In 2015, they issued the Bouquet EP on Disruptor Records, a softer and more indie-flavored effort that featured the single "Roses," which was certified double-platinum and hit number one on the Top Dance Songs chart. The song also earned the Chainsmokers nominations for the Billboard Music Awards in the Top Dance/Electronic Artist and Top Dance/Electronic Song categories. After playing over 300 shows in 2015, including dates at festivals like Lollapalooza, Firefly, Tomorrowland, and Ultra, the duo returned in 2016 with the platinum-certified "Don't Let Me Down," a collaboration with Pittsburgh pop singer Daya that topped the Billboard dance chart and would later win a Grammy. That year, the Chainsmokers also performed as part of the Tilt Tour, the first ever fan-sourced tour. In addition, Pall and Taggart host two SiriusXM shows: Nice Hair, a monthly mix; and the weekly YouTube EDM 15.
The follow-up single to "Don't Let Me Down" would carry the duo to new heights. Featuring Halsey on vocals, "Closer" began its slow climb to the top of the singles chart in the summer of 2016. Once it hit number one, it remained in the top spot for over ten weeks, breaking the record previously held by Drake's "One Dance." As their chart dominance continued, they released the Collage EP, which joined their two Top Three singles with new collaborations featuring Phoebe Ryan, XYLØ, and Charlee. Their debut record, Memories: Do Not Open, arrived in 2017. Featuring guests Emily Warren, Jhene Aiko, Florida Georgia Line, and hit singles "Paris" and the Coldplay collaboration "Something Just Like This," Memories debuted at the top of the Billboard chart. At the start of 2018, the pair veered in a more contemplative and lyrical direction with the single "Sick Boy," which landed on the EP of the same name. Sick Boy debuted on the Billboard 200 just outside the Top 50.
Don't Say
The Chainsmokers Lyrics
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You said it hits you all at once
I'm already tired and it's the morning
Then you clear your throat
Deep down I know that this is done
You tell me you're sorry and I'm laughing
You say sometimes these things just don't work out
Wait, I don't mean to stop you
But darling, I have to cut you off
Don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
So, don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say you're human
You say you've regret the way you acted
Come on, admit you let me down
Say that I'm better in your absence
Go right ahead, say almost anything you want
Just don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
So, don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
So, don't say, don't say you're human
Just don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
So, don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say
Don't say
Don't say
No way
Don't say you're human
No way, no way you're human
The lyrics to The Chainsmokers & Emily Warren's song Don't Say seem to be about a person who has hurt their significant other and is trying to apologize but the other person is not interested in hearing their apologies anymore. The person seems to be tired of hearing the same excuses and apologies after being hurt many times. The line "Dropping bombs in cups of coffee, You said it hits you all at once, I'm already tired and it's the morning" seems to indicate that the person is tired of hearing bad news or apologies that they knew were coming, but still hurt them. The line "Then you clear your throat, Deep down I know that this is done" indicates that the singer is not interested in hearing any more apologies or excuses.
The chorus, "Don't say, don't say you're human, Don't say, don't say it's not your fault, I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using, So, don't say, don't say you're human" seems to be a rejection of the apology and the excuses offered by their partner. The singer seems to be saying that they are tired of hearing these excuses and apologies and they don't want to hear them anymore. The repetition of "Don't say, don't say" seems to emphasize that the singer is not interested in hearing these words from their partner.
Line by Line Meaning
Dropping bombs in cups of coffee
You start the conversation with a serious issue while I am still waking up and having my morning coffee.
You said it hits you all at once
You made a mistake and it has only just occurred to you all at once.
I'm already tired and it's the morning
I am already tired from all of our previous discussions and it's too early for another argument.
Then you clear your throat
You take a breath and prepare to explain your mistake.
Deep down I know that this is done
I know deep down that this is the end of our relationship.
You tell me you're sorry and I'm laughing
You apologize to me and I find it ridiculous considering this wasn't the first time you made this mistake.
You say sometimes these things just don't work out
You try to justify your actions by saying that sometimes relationships just don't work out.
'Cause you're only human, this shit happens
You try to say that your mistake was unavoidable as you are human and make mistakes.
Wait, I don't mean to stop you
I interrupt you because I don't want to hear any more excuses.
But darling, I have to cut you off
I cut you off because I cannot listen to you make excuses anymore.
Don't say, don't say you're human
Do not try to use your humanity as an excuse for your mistake.
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
Do not try to say that it's not your fault, as you are responsible for your own actions.
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
I am not going to get baited into accepting your flimsy reasons or excuses.
So, don't say, don't say you're human
I am telling you again to not blame your mistake on being a human.
You say you've regret the way you acted
You acknowledge regret for your actions or behavior.
Come on, admit you let me down
I need you to confess that you disappointed me with your behavior.
Say that I'm better in your absence
You try to say that I am doing a better job without you, which is just an attempt to make me feel good.
Go right ahead, say almost anything you want
You can say whatever you want, but it won't change the fact that your mistake was your fault.
No way, no way you're human
I reject your use of your humanity as an excuse for your mistake.
Don't say you're human
I am telling you once again to not blame your mistake on being human as it is not an acceptable excuse.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Andrew Taggart, Brenton Duvall, Emily Warren Schwartz, Imad Roy El-Amine, Joni Celeste Fatora
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@LittleNerdMusic
✔️ Lyrics :
Dropping bombs in cups of coffee
You said it hits you all at once
I'm already tired and it's the morning
Then you clear your throat
Deep down I know that this is done
You tell me you're sorry and I'm laughing
You say sometimes these things just don't work out
'Cause you're only human, this shit happens
Wait, I don't mean to stop you
But darling, I have to cut you off
[Chorus]
Don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
Don't say, don't say you're human
[Hook]
Don't say, don't say
Don't say, don't say
Don't say you're human
[Verse 2]
You say you've regret the way you acted
Come on, admit you let me down
Say that I'm better in your absence
Go right ahead, say almost anything you want
[Chorus]
Just don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
Don't say, don't say you're human
[Hook]
Don't say, don't say
Don't say, don't say
Don't say you're human
[Chorus]
Don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
Don't say, don't say you're human
Just don't say, don't say you're human
Don't say, don't say it's not your fault
I won't take the bait or these excuses that you're using
Don't say, don't say you're human, oh
[Hook]
Don't say, don't say
Don't say, don't say
Don't say you're human
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@wavemusic
Personal favorite on the album for sure!
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OMG is that Real WAVE MUSIC?!! OMG I LOVE YOUR SONG SO MUCH
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Hi
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😍
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This one hit the closet home 🔥
@AirwaveMusicTV
Emily Warren's voice sounds heavenly 😍🔥
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ikr
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AirwaveMusicTV You have been noticed by chainsmokers lol
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I agree