I don’t really say this that often
But there’s something that the papers forgot
Every time I read them, I know I feed them
But I know, they’re painting but they can’t leave a mark
Because my friends don’t read the papers
And they don’t really care if we’re awesome or not
So every time I read them, I know I feed them
But I know, they wanna see me hang on the wall
You don’t know me
Don’t you think that I get lonely?
It gets dark inside my head
Check my pulse and if I’m dead you owe me
If you’re lonely
Don’t you think you’re on your own
When it gets dark inside your head
Check my pulse and if I’m dead you owe me
Say it to my face if you mean it
Say it to my face, but you won’t
I know I’m not losing
But I’m losing my mi-ind
Does anybody know what that’s like?
You don’t know me
Don’t you think that I get lonely?
It gets dark inside my head
Check my pulse and if I’m dead you owe me
If you’re lonely
Don’t you think you’re on your own
When it gets dark inside your head
Check my pulse and if I’m dead you owe me
If I’m dead, you owe me
If I’m dead, you owe me
You owe me, you owe me
You owe me, you owe me
If I’m dead, you owe me
If I’m dead, you owe me
(If I’m dead, if I’m dead, If I’m dead, you owe me)
You don’t know me
Don’t you think that I get lonely?
It gets dark inside my head
Check my pulse and if I’m dead you owe me
If you’re lonely
Don’t you think you’re on your own
When it gets dark inside your head
Check my pulse and if I’m dead you owe me
Peeling Back the Layers of “You Owe Me”
“You Owe Me” by The Chainsmokers delivers a raw and introspective look at the complexities of fame, mental health, and public scrutiny. The lyrics reveal a tension between public perception and personal reality, as the duo addresses the way media narratives shape their image. There’s a recurring sense of isolation, especially in the line, “It gets dark inside my head,” highlighting internal battles that often go unseen. The chorus, repeating “If I’m dead, you owe me,” expresses a deep yearning for recognition and understanding, perhaps only realized when it’s too late. This track stands out for its vulnerability, inviting listeners to reflect on their own struggles with loneliness and the desire for genuine connection.
Song Credits
- Artist: The Chainsmokers
- Songwriters: Andrew Taggart, Alex Pall, Emily Warren, Chelsea Jade Metcalf
- Release Year: 2018
- Label: Disruptor Records / Columbia Records