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Chemical Lyrics

Lyricist: Post Malone

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Chemical Lyrics

[Verse 1] Oxytocin makin' it all okay When I come back down, it doesn't feel the same Now, I'm sittin' 'round waitin' for the world to end all day 'Cause I couldn't leave you if I tried [Pre-Chorus] You break me, then I break my rules Last time was the last time, too It's fucked up, I know, but I'm still [Chorus] Outside of the party, smokin' in the car with you Seven-nation army fightin' at the bar with you Tell you that I'm sorry, tell me what I gotta do 'Cause I can't let go, it's chemical No, I can't let go, it's chemical [Verse 2] Every time I'm ready to make a change (Mmm) You turn around and fuck out all my brains (Woo) I ain't tryna fight fate, it's too late to save face I can't get away, maybe there's no mistakes (Maybe there's no mistakes) [Pre-Chorus] You break me, then I break my rules Last time was the last time, too It's fucked up, I know, but I'm still (Still) See Post Malone Live Get tickets as low as $84 You might also like WHERE SHE GOES Bad Bunny AMERICA HAS A PROBLEM (Remix) Beyoncé Wish You The Best Lewis Capaldi [Chorus] Outside of the party, smokin' in the car with you Seven-nation army fightin' at the bar with you Tell you that I'm sorry, tell me what I gotta do 'Cause I can't let go, it's chemical (Chemical) No, I can't let go, it's chemical (Ooh) [Bridge] I can't let go, it's chemical Ah-ah, ah, ah-ah, ah, ah, ah-ah [Outro] Tell you that I'm sorry, tell me what I gotta do No, I can't let go, it's chemical

Meaning of Chemical

The song explores the destructive and addictive nature of a toxic relationship. The narrator is trapped in a cycle of pain and obsession, unable to break free despite recognizing the harm caused by his partner. The 'chemical' reference likely symbolizes the intoxicating and overwhelming feelings that keep him bound to her, even as he acknowledges the devastation. The lyrics depict a volatile dynamic characterized by emotional manipulation, self-destructive behavior, and a desperate attempt at reconciliation. He repeatedly tries to express remorse ('Tell you that I’m sorry') and seek guidance ('tell me what I gotta do'), but his efforts are futile due to the deeply ingrained addiction to this relationship.

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