Dropping bombs in cups of coffee
You said it hits you all at once
I’m already tired and it’s the morning
Then you clear your throat
Deep down I know that this is done
You tell me you’re sorry and I’m laughing
You say sometimes these things just don’t work out
‘Cause you’re only human, this shit happens
Wait, I don’t mean to stop you
But darling, I have to cut you off
Don’t say, don’t say you’re human
Don’t say, don’t say it’s not your fault
I won’t take the bait or these excuses that you’re using
Don’t say, don’t say you’re human
Don’t say, don’t say
Don’t say, don’t say
Don’t say you’re human
You say you’ve regret the way you acted
Come on, admit you let me down
Say that I’m better in your absence
Go right ahead, say almost anything you want
Just don’t say, don’t say you’re human
Don’t say, don’t say it’s not your fault
I won’t take the bait or these excuses that you’re using
Don’t say, don’t say you’re human
Don’t say, don’t say
Don’t say, don’t say
Don’t say you’re human
Don’t say, don’t say you’re human
Don’t say, don’t say it’s not your fault
I won’t take the bait or these excuses that you’re using
Don’t say, don’t say you’re human
Just don’t say, don’t say you’re human
Don’t say, don’t say it’s not your fault
I won’t take the bait or these excuses that you’re using
Don’t say, don’t say you’re human, oh
Don’t say, don’t say
Don’t say, don’t say
Don’t say you’re human
No way, no way you’re human
Facing the End: A Poignant Conversation
“Don’t Say” by The Chainsmokers captures the raw, vulnerable moment when a relationship unravels. The song opens with subtle, everyday imagery—coffee, tired mornings—hinting at the routine that’s about to be broken. As the conversation unfolds, the narrator is confronted by a partner offering familiar excuses, like being “only human.” Instead of accepting these clichés, the speaker demands honesty and accountability, refusing to be comforted by vague justifications. The repeated plea to “don’t say you’re human” is a powerful rejection of easy outs, urging the other person to confront the real reasons for their actions. This track’s emotional core lies in its insistence on genuine communication, even in the face of heartbreak.
Song Credits
Artist: The Chainsmokers
Release Year: 2024