Closer

“Closer” is a millennial romance anthem that celebrates youth and heartbreak. It features vocals from singer-songwriter Halsey and Chainsmokers member Andrew Taggart, marking the first time The Chainsmokers sung on their own track and the first time they’ve collaborated with Halsey. On Twitter, the duo wrote about the meaning of the song: This song is dedicated to anyone that hooked up with their EX and right after remember all the reasons why they broke up. “Closer” was premiered at Bonnaroo by Halsey and she later confirmed its release on her Instagram: "You heard it tonight. My phone hasn’t had service in 2 days, bonnaroo but I’m pullin enough juice to inform you that @thechainsmokers and I have a BRAND NEW SONG coming out soon. Those of you who got to witness it tonight, lucky you. 💋💋💋" Halsey also teased the track on Twitter a week prior to the release by releasing a cropped version of the photo featured the single’s art.

[Verse 1: Andrew Taggart] Hey, I was doing just fine before I met you I drink too much and that's an issue, but I'm okay Hey, you tell your friends it was nice to meet them But I hope I never see them again [Pre-Chorus: Andrew Taggart] I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car And four years, no calls Now you're lookin' pretty in a hotel bar And I-I-I can't stop No, I-I-I can't stop [Chorus: Andrew Taggart] So, baby, pull me closer In the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever gettin' older [Drop: Andrew Taggart] We ain't ever gettin' older We ain't ever gettin' older [Verse 2: Halsey] You look as good as the day I met you I forget just why I left you, I was insane Stay and play that blink-182 song That we beat to death in Tucson, okay [Pre-Chorus: Halsey, Halsey & Andrew Taggart] I know it breaks your heart Moved to the city in a broke-down car And four years, no call Now I'm lookin' pretty in a hotel bar And I-I-I can't stop No, I-I-I can't stop [Chorus: Andrew Taggart & Halsey] So, baby, pull me closer In the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever gettin' older [Drop: Andrew Taggart & Halsey] We ain't ever gettin' older We ain't ever gettin' older [Chorus: Andrew Taggart] So, baby, pull me closer In the backseat of your Rover That I know you can't afford Bite that tattoo on your shoulder Pull the sheets right off the corner Of the mattress that you stole From your roommate back in Boulder We ain't ever gettin' older [Refrain: Andrew Taggart, Halsey & Both] We ain't ever gettin' older No, we ain't ever gettin' older We ain't ever gettin' older No, we ain't ever gettin' older We ain't ever gettin' older We ain't ever gettin' older We ain't ever gettin' older No, we ain't ever gettin' older [Drop: Halsey, Halsey & Andrew Taggart] Older We ain't ever gettin' older Older No, we ain't ever gettin' older