Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you
I drink too much and that’s an issue
But I’m OK
Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them
But I hope I never see them
Again
I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke-down car
And four years, no calls
Now you’re looking pretty in a hotel bar
And I, I, I, I, I can’t stop
No, I, I, I, I, I can’t stop
So, baby, pull me closer
In the back seat of your Rover
That I know you can’t afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of that mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain’t ever getting older
We ain’t ever getting older
We ain’t ever getting older
You look as good as the day I met you
I forget just why I left you,
I was insane
Stay and play that Blink-182 song
That we beat to death in Tucson
OK
I know it breaks your heart
Moved to the city in a broke-down car
And four years, no call
Now I’m looking pretty in a hotel bar
And I, I, I, I, I can’t stop
No, I, I, I, I, I can’t stop
So, baby, pull me closer
In the back seat of your Rover
That I know you can’t afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of that mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain’t ever getting older
We ain’t ever getting older
We ain’t ever getting older
So, baby, pull me closer
In the back seat of your Rover
That I know you can’t afford
Bite that tattoo on your shoulder
Pull the sheets right off the corner
Of that mattress that you stole
From your roommate back in Boulder
We ain’t ever getting older
We ain’t ever getting older
No, we ain’t ever getting older
We ain’t ever getting older
No, we ain’t ever getting older
We ain’t ever getting older
We ain’t ever getting older
We ain’t ever getting older
No, we ain’t ever getting older
We ain’t ever getting older
No, we ain’t ever getting older
Reliving Youthful Romance
“Closer” by The Chainsmokers captures the intoxicating nostalgia of rekindled love. The song’s narrative revolves around two former lovers who run into each other after years apart. Through playful, bittersweet lyrics, it explores the tension between past regrets and present desires, painting a picture of young adulthood marked by impulsive decisions and unforgettable memories. The recurring line, “We ain’t ever getting older,” becomes a mantra for refusing to let go of youth, even as time inevitably moves forward. The vivid storytelling—the stolen mattress, the Rover, the Blink-182 song—invites listeners to reminisce about their own reckless adventures and first loves.
Song Credits
- Artists: The Chainsmokers featuring Halsey
- Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Halsey (Ashley Frangipane), Shaun Frank, Frederic Kennett, Isaac Slade, Joe King
- Release Year: 2016
- Label: Disruptor Records, Columbia Records