“Kills You Slowly” is the second single of the year for The Chainsmokers, w… Read Full Bio ↴“Kills You Slowly” is the second single of the year for The Chainsmokers, who are continuing their release schedule established last year, with Sick Boy. “Kills You Slowly” follows up the massive collaboration with 5 Seconds of Summer, “Who Do You Love,” and talks about a couple that is fighting and on edge, trying to salvage what’s left of a seemingly broken relationship. Both sides put on fake personas to do so, and try to hold in arguments, fights, and disagreements to please others, even if it does kill them slowly.
The song features a classic Chainsmokers guitar riff in the background but also has a down-beat trap influence with London on Da Track doing Misc. Production on the track.
The song was initially teased on March 21, 2019, when The Chainsmokers shared a video on their Instagram account featuring a recap of their tour in Australia and South Africa. At the end of the video, a snippet of the song is played. The release date was eventually revealed through an Instagram comment by The Chainsmokers.
"haha yes this is drew singing, and yes he takes a ton of lessons so his voice is changing and what he is capable of… the song is a real vibe but make sure you listen to the lyrics also :)"
— Alex via Reddit
Mysteriously, the artwork for “Kills You Slowly” changed after its release from a burning car to an empty field. It is unknown as to why.
The song features a classic Chainsmokers guitar riff in the background but also has a down-beat trap influence with London on Da Track doing Misc. Production on the track.
The song was initially teased on March 21, 2019, when The Chainsmokers shared a video on their Instagram account featuring a recap of their tour in Australia and South Africa. At the end of the video, a snippet of the song is played. The release date was eventually revealed through an Instagram comment by The Chainsmokers.
"haha yes this is drew singing, and yes he takes a ton of lessons so his voice is changing and what he is capable of… the song is a real vibe but make sure you listen to the lyrics also :)"
— Alex via Reddit
Mysteriously, the artwork for “Kills You Slowly” changed after its release from a burning car to an empty field. It is unknown as to why.
Kills You Slowly
The Chainsmokers Lyrics
Made plans with me and all your friends
I'm late again, I hate to keep you waiting
Tried to be a gentleman, got drunk again before I even made it
Tried to call a car for you, you're tired of me
I know you wouldn't take it
You walked a mile in Louis Vuitton and fucked 'em up
You know that they're my favorite
But we dress up and play pretend
Then we act like we're good again
I do things I can't defend
And even when you hold it in
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly
Explosions, hidden when we're in the open
Keep on smilin' until it's over
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly
Arguments that never end
You're talkin' shit to spice up conversation
I'm so sick of back and forth
These fights with you are startin' to feel contagious
Said that I'm no good for you
Right before we walk into your parents
Then you put on that smile again
And grab my hand even though you hate it
But we dress up and play pretend
Then we act like we're good again
I do things I can't defend
And even when you hold it in
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly
Explosions, hidden when we're in the open
Keep on smilin' until it's over
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly
Oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said
You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't
Oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said
You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly
Explosions hidden when we're in the open
And keep on smilin' until it's over
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly (oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said)
(You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't)
Explosions hidden when we're in the open (oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said)
(You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't)
Keep on smilin' (oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said)
Until it's over (you hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't)
Holdin' even though it kills you slowly (oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said)
(You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't)
I'm late again, I hate to keep you waiting
Tried to be a gentleman, got drunk again before I even made it
Tried to call a car for you, you're tired of me
I know you wouldn't take it
You walked a mile in Louis Vuitton and fucked 'em up
You know that they're my favorite
But we dress up and play pretend
Then we act like we're good again
And even when you hold it in
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly
Explosions, hidden when we're in the open
Keep on smilin' until it's over
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly
Arguments that never end
You're talkin' shit to spice up conversation
I'm so sick of back and forth
These fights with you are startin' to feel contagious
Said that I'm no good for you
Right before we walk into your parents
Then you put on that smile again
And grab my hand even though you hate it
But we dress up and play pretend
Then we act like we're good again
I do things I can't defend
And even when you hold it in
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly
Explosions, hidden when we're in the open
Keep on smilin' until it's over
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly
Oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said
You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't
Oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said
You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly
Explosions hidden when we're in the open
And keep on smilin' until it's over
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly
Hold it, even though it kills you slowly (oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said)
(You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't)
Explosions hidden when we're in the open (oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said)
(You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't)
Keep on smilin' (oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said)
Until it's over (you hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't)
Holdin' even though it kills you slowly (oh, but, but it, it won't, but I said)
(You hold on, hopin' it gon' stop, but it don't)
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander Pall, Andrew Taggart, Diederik Van Elsas, Gino Borri, Krystin Landryn Watkins, Liam O'donnell, Max Schneider, Nathaniel Motte, Parrish Warrington
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Unity Music
Chainsmokers drop a song every month or twice a month still come with the best music , beats , lyrics , theme
This is pure talent 😍
Twisha kapadia
This song is a masterpiece and Drew's voice just made it so much better.
Well the lyrics of this song are extremely deep and relentlessly moving to people who actually go through this. Ruptured relationships with your girlfriend, wife, parents, kids.......all of them.
How we all dress up and play pretend to prove to this fake world that we are perfect when actually the people for whom we are pretending are also fake.
atul dwivedi
Sometimes things makes sense sometimes they don't.The fact is each of us carrying a lot inside our hearts but we just coward enough to pretend it cool.
Sumit Mitra
Your comment summarizes how this world operates. Play pretend & the agonising journey called life ....
Jayms Entertainment Channel
Very true
Lutendo Ratshibvumo
You comment really made me see things in a deeper prospective, I used to inspect only on the surface
Mannelijke Warrior
This song deserves 100+ million views
Gary Rampersad
I'm leaving this comment here so after a month or a year when someone likes it, I get reminded of this song ❤
laurisa carnello
Same
Chanel Dunlap
Just remembered this song.