It’s two in the morning and you want it
But we’re better off friends
And it doesn’t have to end like this
‘Cause you’re honest and I start shit
You call it toxic
It’s a problem
I gave you hope once and you lost it
I’m just being honest
She said repeat-eat
I don’t look back-back-back though
Love is so short-ort
Why can’t I forget it-it at all?
Try to keep it on the low but it’s me I gotta go high
I swear, I can hold my own but I really feel my lows now
She said repeat-eat
I don’t look back-back-back though
Love is so short-ort
Why can’t I forget it-it at all?
Try to keep it on the low but it’s me I gotta go high
I swear, I can hold my own but I really feel my lows now
High
Love is so short-ort
Why can’t I forget it-it at all?
High
Love is so short-ort
Why can’t I forget it-it at all?
Am I part of the plan or a scandal?
Asking where I stand
When it’s you that’s got a man
He loves you
You’re a mess
I’m the vessel
But you don’t even want me
You just wanna kiss somebody
In it for the ride
But you gotta pick a line
When you cross somebody
She said repeat-eat
I don’t look back-back-back though
Love is so short-ort
Why can’t I forget it-it at all?
Try to keep it on the low but it’s me I gotta go high
I swear, I can hold my own but I really feel my lows now
I really feel my lows, yeah
High
Love is so short-ort
Why can’t I forget it-it at all?
High
Love is so short-ort
Why can’t I forget it-it at all?
She said repeat-eat
I don’t look back-back-back though
(I swear, I can feel my lows, I really feel my lows)
Love is so short-ort
Why can’t I forget it-it at all?
(I’m better on my own in my hotel room)
Try to keep it on the low but it’s me I gotta go
(Eighteen month on the road somehow)
I swear, I can hold my own but I really feel my lows now
(I’d rather be alone, I’d rather be alone now)
Exploring Emotional Turmoil in “Channel 1”
“Channel 1” by The Chainsmokers dives into the complexities of modern relationships, capturing the tension between desire and restraint. The lyrics paint a picture of two people caught in a cycle of longing, honesty, and emotional baggage. The refrain, with its rhythmic repetition, mirrors the cyclical nature of their connection—unable to fully let go, yet recognizing the need for boundaries. There is an ongoing struggle between wanting more and knowing it’s better to remain friends, highlighting the pain of unreciprocated feelings and the difficulty of moving on. The song also touches on themes of self-awareness, vulnerability, and the search for emotional stability amid personal highs and lows.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Release Year: 2024