You don’t gotta say it, I know you ain’t stayin’ over
And I won’t even mention the fact that you’re never sober
I never know which side I’m gonna get tonight
And the closer we get, the less I think I know you
But you’re just my type
The kind that only calls me late at night
You can’t decide if you’ll be yours or mine
I hate to say it, but you’re just my type
Yeah, you’re just my type, yeah, yeah
Just my type
Yeah, you’re just my type, yeah, yeah
Just my type
Yeah, you’re just my type, yeah, yeah
And I’m foolin’ myself, ’cause I know that I’ll never change ya
But you told me the truth, so I guess I can’t really blame ya
No, you’re not the one, but you’re all I want, yeah
People say I’ll get hurt, I don’t know what they’re so afraid of
But you’re just my type
The kind that only calls me late at night
You can’t decide if you’ll be yours or mine
I hate to say it, but you’re just my type
Yeah, you’re just my type, yeah, yeah
Just my type
Yeah, you’re just my type, yeah, yeah
Just my type
Yeah, you’re just my type, yeah, yeah
But you’re just my type
The kind that only calls me late at night
You can’t decide if you’ll be yours or mine
I hate to say it, but you’re just my type
Yeah, you’re just my type, yeah, yeah
Yeah, you’re just my type (oh, I hate to say it, but you’re)
Yeah, you’re just my type, yeah, yeah
Just my type
Yeah, you’re just my type, yeah, yeah
My type
Oh, I hate to say it, but you’re just my type
My type
Oh, I hate to say it, but you’re just my type
Unpacking the Push and Pull of Desire in “My Type”
“My Type” by The Chainsmokers delves into the emotional complexities of attraction and self-awareness. The lyrics paint a vivid portrait of a relationship defined by fleeting moments and unresolved intentions. The song’s narrator recognizes the instability of the other person, acknowledging both the late-night calls and the uncertainty they bring. Despite the clear warning signs and the knowledge that the relationship may never become something more, there’s a magnetic pull that keeps them coming back. This tension between desire and rationality is relatable, highlighting the universal struggle of wanting someone who isn’t truly available, yet fits an irresistible “type.”
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Release Year: 2024