Your heart for takeaway, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
Your heart for takeaway, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
Your heart for takeaway, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Your heart for takeaway, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
Hey, hey, hey
Where do you think you’re going?
It’s so late, late, late, what’s wrong?
I said, “I can’t stay, do I have to give a reason?”
It’s just me, me, me, it’s what I want
So how did we get here?
Three weeks now, we’ve been so caught up
Better if we do this on our own
Before I love you, na-na-na
I’m gonna leave you, na-na-na
Before I’m someone you leave behind
I’ll break your heart so you don’t break mine
Before I love you, na-na-na
I’m gonna leave you, na-na-na
Even if I’m not here to stay
I still want your heart
Your heart for takeaway, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
Your heart for takeaway, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
Your heart for takeaway, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Your heart for takeaway, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
Your heart for takeaway
(Your heart for takeaway, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
Your heart for takeaway, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
Fate, fate, fate
Is that what came between us?
Or did we do this on our own?
So how did we get here?
I’m asking myself why I’m so caught up
Better if we do this on our own
Before I love you, na-na-na
I’m gonna leave you, na-na-na
Before I’m someone you leave behind
I’ll break your heart so you don’t break mine
Before I love you, na-na-na
I’m gonna leave you, na-na-na
Even if I’m not here to stay
I still want your heart
Your heart for takeaway, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
Your heart for takeaway, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
Your heart for takeaway, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah
Your heart for takeaway, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
Your heart for takeaway
(Your heart for takeaway, yeah-yeah, yeah-yeah)
Your heart for takeaway, yeah, yeah, yeah-yeah
Before I love you, na-na-na
I’m gonna leave you, na-na-na
Before I’m someone you leave behind
I’ll break your heart so you don’t break mine
Before I love you, na-na-na
I’m gonna leave you, na-na-na
Even if I’m not here to stay
I still want your heart
Breaking Down the Meaning of “Takeaway”
“Takeaway” by The Chainsmokers is a heartfelt exploration of the fear of vulnerability in relationships. The lyrics dive into the push and pull between wanting love and the instinct to protect oneself from heartbreak. The recurring motif of taking a heart “for takeaway” suggests a transient connection—something to hold onto, but never truly keep. The song captures the emotional struggle of leaving before becoming too attached, hinting at past wounds and self-preservation. It’s a modern anthem for those who crave intimacy but are equally afraid of its consequences, using catchy melodies and a relatable storyline to connect with listeners.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Illenium, Sorana, Freedo, Jacob Kasher Hindlin, Sly
- Release Year: 2019
- Label: Disruptor Records, Columbia Records