I’ll tell you a story before it tells itself
I lay out all my reasons, you say that I need help
We all got expectations, and sometimes they go wrong
But no one listens to me, so I put it in this song
They tell me think with my head, not that thing in my chest
They got their hands at my neck this time
But you’re the one that I want, if that’s really so wrong
Then they don’t know what this feeling is like
And I say yeah-eah
Yeah-eah-eah-eah
Yeah-eah
Yeah-eah-eah-eah
And I say yeah-eah
Yeah-eah-eah-eah
Yeah-eah
Yeah-eah-eah-eah
I’ll tell them a story, they’ll sit and nod their heads
I tell you all my secrets, and you tell all your friends
Hold on to your opinions, and stand by what you say (stand by what you say)
In the end, it’s my decision, so it’s my fault when it ends
They tell me think with my head, not that thing in my chest
They got their hands at my neck this time
But you’re the one that I want, if that’s really so wrong
Then they don’t know what this feeling is like
And I say yeah-eah
Yeah-eah-eah-eah
Yeah-eah
Yeah-eah-eah-eah
And I say yeah-eah
Yeah-eah-eah-eah
Yeah-eah
Yeah-eah-eah-eah
I’ll tell you a story before it tells itself
I lay out all my reasons, you’ll say that I need help
We all got expectations, and sometimes they go wrong
But no one listens to me, so I put it in this song
They tell me think with my head, not that thing in my chest
They got their hands at my neck this time
But you’re the one that I want, if that’s really so wrong
Then they don’t know what this feeling is like
My friends say no-o, no-o-o
Then they don’t know
No-o, no-o-o
Yeah, no-o, no-o-o
They don’t know
No-o, no-o-o
No, no
And I say no, oh, oh
And I say no, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
They don’t know, oh
The Power of Following Your Heart
“This Feeling” by The Chainsmokers captures the internal struggle between following one’s heart and succumbing to societal expectations. The lyrics explore the tension between logical reasoning and strong emotions, as the protagonist faces criticism for choosing love over reason. The repeated advice to think with the head rather than the heart highlights the pressure to conform, while the chorus’s emphatic “yeah” signals defiance and liberation. Through personal storytelling, the song resonates with anyone who has faced judgment for their feelings, ultimately promoting authenticity and self-trust.
Song Credits
- Artists: The Chainsmokers featuring Kelsea Ballerini
- Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Emily Warren
- Release Year: 2018
- Label: Disruptor Records, Columbia Records