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.
See You Again
The Chainsmokers Lyrics
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And talk to anyone who picks up
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
Act like it didn't mean that much
When I see you again, I hope you're out with your friends
And you're not thinking about me 'cause you're happy again
When I see you again
When I see you again
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I hope you moved on
Don't wanna pick up where we left off
When I see you again, I hope you found peace
And you're not looking in the wrong place
When I see you again, just like the smoke of your breath
I promise I'll disappear just like your last cigarette
When I see you again
When I see you again
When I see you again
When I see you again, when I see you again
When I see you again, when I see you again
When I see you again, when I see you again
When I see you again, when I see you again
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I, when I see you again, I'll be on guard, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard, oh
When I, when I see you again, I'll be on guard, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard, guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard, ah
The lyrics of "See You Again" by The Chainsmokers, ILLENIUM, and Carlie Hanson explore the emotions and mindset of someone who is preparing to see their ex-lover again. The recurring theme throughout the song is the need to protect oneself from the memories and emotions that may resurface when encountering this person.
The opening lines indicate that the singer plans to make a phone call and talk to anyone who picks up, possibly as a distraction or a way to avoid directly addressing their feelings. They want to create a sense of detachment, acting as if the past relationship didn't hold much significance. The mention of hoping the ex-lover is out with their friends and happy suggests a desire for them to have moved on, indicating a need for the singer to see them thriving without them.
The repeated phrase "be on guard" signifies a defensive mindset. The singer is aware of the potential pain and vulnerability that could arise from seeing their ex-lover again. They want to protect themselves, keeping their emotions in check and not allowing themselves to be affected by the encounter. The mention of disappearing "just like your last cigarette" implies a willingness to vanish from their ex-lover's life completely, like the dissipation of smoke, further emphasizing the need for self-preservation.
Overall, "See You Again" portrays a complex mix of emotions: a longing for the ex-lover to have moved on, a desire to find peace without them, and a determination to guard oneself against potential heartache.
Line by Line Meaning
When I see you again, I'll make a phone call
In the future, when I encounter you once more, I will reach out and communicate through a phone conversation
And talk to anyone who picks up
Engaging in conversation with anyone who answers the phone
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
Upon spotting you again, I will remain cautious and alert
Act like it didn't mean that much
Behaving as though our previous encounter held little significance
When I see you again, I hope you're out with your friends
When our paths cross anew, I desire for you to be enjoying the company of your companions
And you're not thinking about me 'cause you're happy again
And your thoughts are not occupied by me, as you have regained your state of joy
When I see you again
When I encounter you once more
When I see you again
When I encounter you once more
When I see you again, I hope you moved on
During our next meeting, I pray that you have progressed
Don't wanna pick up where we left off
I do not wish to resume from where we last concluded
When I see you again, I hope you found peace
When I lay my eyes upon you once more, I hope you have discovered serenity
And you're not looking in the wrong place
And you are not searching in an incorrect location
When I see you again, just like the smoke of your breath
When I come across you again, akin to the dissipating smoke resulting from exhaling breath
I promise I'll disappear just like your last cigarette
I assure you that I will vanish comparable to how your final cigarette withers away
When I see you again
When I encounter you once more
When I see you again
When I encounter you once more
When I see you again
When I encounter you once more
When I see you again
When I encounter you once more
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
Upon spotting you again, I will remain cautious and alert
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
Upon spotting you again, I will remain cautious and alert
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
Upon spotting you again, I will remain cautious and alert
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
Upon spotting you again, I will remain cautious and alert
When I see you again, I hope you moved on
During our next meeting, I yearn for you to have progressed
Don't wanna pick up where we left off
I do not desire to resume from where we last concluded
When I see you again, I hope you found peace
When I lay my eyes upon you once more, I hope you have discovered serenity
And you're not looking in the wrong place
And you are not searching in an incorrect location
When I see you again, just like the smoke of your breath
When I come across you again, akin to the dissipating smoke resulting from exhaling breath
I promise I'll disappear just like your last cigarette
I assure you that I will vanish comparable to how your final cigarette withers away
When I see you again
When I encounter you once more
When I see you again
When I encounter you once more
When I see you again, when I see you again
When I encounter you once more, when I encounter you once more
When I see you again, when I see you again
When I encounter you once more, when I encounter you once more
When I see you again, when I see you again
When I encounter you once more, when I encounter you once more
When I see you again, when I see you again
When I encounter you once more, when I encounter you once more
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
Upon spotting you again, I will remain cautious and alert
When I, when I see you again, I'll be on guard, I'll be on guard
When I, when I encounter you once more, I will be watchful and cautious, I will be watchful and cautious
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
Upon spotting you again, I will remain cautious and alert
When I see you again, I'll be on guard, guard
Upon spotting you again, I will remain cautious and attentive, attentive
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
Upon spotting you again, I will remain cautious and alert
When I see you again, I'll be on guard, ah
Upon spotting you again, I will remain cautious and attentive, ah
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alexander J. Pall, Andrew Taggart, Carlie Hansen, Charlotte Grace Victoria Lee, Gabe Reali, Nicholas Daniel Miller, Nick Long, Robert James Earley
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When I see you again, I'll make a phone call
And talk to anyone who picks up
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
Act like it didn't mean that much
When I see you again, I hope you're out with your friends
And you're not thinking about me, 'cause you're happy again
When I see you again
When I see you again
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I hope you moved on
Don't want to pick up where we left off
When I see you again, I hope you found peace
And you're not looking in the wrong place
When I see you again, just like the smoke of your breath
I promise I'll disappear just like your last cigarette
When I see you again
When I see you again
When I see you again, I'll be on guard, oh
When I, when I see you again, I'll be on guard, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard, guard
When I see you again
(When I see you again, when I see you again
When I see you again, when I see you again
When I see you again, when I see you again
When I see you again, when I see you again)
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I, when I see you again, I'll be on guard, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard
When I see you again, I'll be on guard, ah
@andrew.vincent
Been waiting for this one for months. 2016 vibes never get old, thank you for this masterpiece.
@AftabHK5
Yes exactly! I've been waiting for such music from them but they haven't produced those same vibes in their previous some songs!
@stanleynzerue8705
Yes. Feels like their 2016 to 2017 vibes.
@parkerflorence5332
Agreed
@Dayz3O6
WWJ 2.0 this album will be a bunch of singles.
@alphabetsim
the only last music i loved was the fall
this song is boring to me
@phaseblaze
Vocals are mesmerising. And ILLENIUM drops it hard, as always.
The only sad thing about this, is it's a little short. Can't get enough of it
@Pancake.or.nothing
I need a whole album with the chainsmokers and illenium. They are soo amazing i hope the views dont affect your progress, we EDM fans will always back you♥️♥️
@THATONEBLONDKID
It's a thing!
@ryanmcknight8583
❤ EDM DROPS