Where will you go when it’s over?
Who will you know when it’s over?
I know yeah I saw you, you know that right?
Just know, yeah I saw you
Where will you go when it’s over?
Do you get lost on your own?
I know, yeah I saw you, you know that right?
Just know, yeah, I saw you
Late night, zip ties
Make you wanna miss your flight
Flipping through your feelings like a Gemini
I’m staring at your dark side
So far, so gone
Standing with a white dress on
Only say you need me when your friends gone home
And you’re tryna get your mind right
But if I only get one life, this is what I wanna do
And if I only get one life, I wanna live it with you
And if I only have one night, yeah, I’d spend it with you
So if I only get one life, I wanna live it with you
I’m gonna live it with you
Say something like “It’s only you, it’s only you”
New wave, riptide
Hopin’ I can change your life
If you need a second chance you can take mine
See you in a new light (See you in a new-)
Skin tight, cocaine
You don’t wanna feel this way
You know I’d do anything to make you stay
I’m pulling out my best lines
But if I only get one life, this is what I wanna do
And if I only get one life, I wanna live it with you
And if I only have one night, yeah, I’d spend it with you
So if I only get one life I wanna live it with you
Say something like “It’s only you, it’s only you”
Say something like “It’s only you, it’s only you”
Where will you go when it’s over?
Who will you know when it’s over?
I know, yeah I saw you, you know that right?
Just know, yeah, I saw you
Exploring the Depths of ‘Riptide’
“Riptide” by The Chainsmokers dives into the turbulence of fleeting relationships, self-discovery, and the desire for meaningful connection. The lyrics question what remains when the night ends and the party is over, echoing a sense of vulnerability and uncertainty. The repeated motif of seeing and being seen underscores the longing for genuine understanding. Vivid imagery—late nights, missed flights, and emotional riptides—captures the push and pull between intimacy and distance. The chorus, with its focus on living fully with one person, highlights the yearning for significance in the chaos of modern life.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Release Year: 2022
- Label: Disruptor Records, Columbia Records
- Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Alex Pall