（いけいけ 団長、頑張れ 頑張れ 団長！）
[Ike ike danchō, ganbare ganbare danchō!]
In the range outside and I’m thinking about loose ends
Even though we cut ties I don’t wanna be just friends
From the day I got your number like Paris in the summer it ends
Every day that goes by I wish I was in your bed
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I love you
Oh God
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Tryin’ to find a reason why we can’t work this out
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I love you
Oh my God
Ooh, ooh, ooh
It’s hard to find a reason why we can’t work this out
Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh-ooh
I love you, I love you
Oh my God
You were on the West side I was driving down the I-10
And the song came on got me thinking who you chose instead
Oh I never thought twice but I wonder what you see in them
Another day goes by that I can’t get you out of my head
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I love you
Oh God
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Tryin’ to find a reason why we can’t work this out
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I love you
Oh my God
Ooh, ooh, ooh
It’s hard to find a reason why we can’t work this out
Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh-ooh
Ooh-ooh-ooh, Ooh-ooh-ooh
(I love you)
(I love you)
When it hits, I’m convinced that you know it’s not over
All my love’s counterfeit unless you’re comin’ over
Do you think of my voice when your city gets colder?
（いけいけ 団長、頑張れ 頑張れ 団長！）
[Ike ike danchō, ganbare ganbare danchō!]
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I love you
Oh God
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Tryin’ to find a reason why we can’t work this out
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I love you
Oh my God
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I love you
Ooh, ooh, ooh
I love you
Ooh, ooh, ooh
Tryin’ to find a reason why we can’t work this out
Longing and Unresolved Love
“I Love U” by The Chainsmokers dives deep into the emotional turbulence of post-breakup feelings. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of someone grappling with the end of a relationship, where the desire to be more than friends lingers despite going separate ways. Through evocative lines about wishing to be together and struggling to understand why things can’t work out, the song captures the universal pain of letting go. The refrain, “I love you, oh my God,” echoes the raw intensity of longing that persists, no matter how much time passes or how far apart the lovers are.
Nostalgia and Hope
The verses hint at moments of nostalgia, referencing memories and wondering about the other person’s choices. The repeating Japanese chant adds a unique touch, symbolizing encouragement and resilience, perhaps pushing the narrator to move forward. Ultimately, “I Love U” is a heartfelt anthem about the difficulty of moving on and the hope that love might find a way back.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Release Year: 2024