Lyrics & Translation
Dive into the raw emotions of Post Malone's "Chemical," a song that beautifully intertwines a catchy pop-rock sound with the complex narrative of an inescapable, tumultuous relationship. By exploring its lyrical themes of 'chemical' attraction and the struggle to break free, you can grasp common English idioms related to love, addiction, and emotional conflict, making it a powerful and relatable piece for language learners.
[English]
[CRICKETS][ENGINE STARTS]
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♪ OXYTOCIN MAKING IT ALL OK ♪
♪ WHEN I COME BACK DOWN IT DOESN’T FEEL THE SAME ♪
♪ NOW I’M SITTING AROUND WAITING FOR THE WORLD TO END ALL DAY ♪
♪ CUZ I COULDN’T LEAVE YOU IF I TRIED ♪
♪ 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 ♪
♪ OUTSIDE OF THE PARTY SMOKING IN THE CAR WITH YOU ♪
♪ SEVEN NATION ARMY FIGHTING AT THE BAR WITH YOU ♪
♪ TELL YOU THAT I’M SORRY ♪
♪ TELL ME WHAT I GOTTA DO ♪
♪ CUZ I CAN’T LET GO ♪
♪ IT’S CHEMICAL ♪
♪ NO I CAN’T LET GO ♪
♪ IT’S CHEMICAL ♪
♪ EVERY TIME I’M READY TO MAKE A CHANGE ♪
♪ YOU TURN AROUND AND FUCK OUT ALL MY BRAINS ♪
♪ I AIN’T TRYNA FIGHT FATE ♪
♪ IT’S TOO LATE TO SAVE FACE ♪
♪ I CAN’T GET AWAY ♪
♪ MAYBE THERE’S NO MISTAKES ♪
♪ YOU BREAK ME THE I BREAK MY RULES ♪
♪ LAST TIME WAS THE LAST TIME TOO ♪
♪ IT’S FUCKED UP I KNOW BUT I’M STILL ♪
♪ STILL OUTSIDE OF THE PARTY SMOKING IN THE CAR WITH YOU ♪
♪ SEVEN NATION ARMY FIGHTING AT THE BAR WITH YOU ♪
♪ TELL YOU THAT I’M SORRY ♪
♪ TELL ME WHAT I GOTTA DO ♪
♪ CUZ I CAN’T LET GO ♪
♪ IT’S CHEMICAL ♪
♪ NO I CAN’T LET GO ♪
♪ IT’S CHEMICAL ♪
♪ NO I CAN’T LET GO ♪
♪ IT’S CHEMICAL ♪
♪♪♪
♪ I CAN’T LET GO ♪
♪ IT’S CHEMICAL ♪
♪ TELL YOU THAT I’M SORRY ♪
♪ TELL ME WHAT I GOTTA DO ♪
♪ NO I CAN’T LET GO ♪
♪ IT’S CHEMICAL ♪
[CRICKETS]
Key Vocabulary
Vocabulary | Meanings |
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chemical /ˈkɛmɪkəl/ B2 |
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party /ˈpɑːrti/ A2 |
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sorry /ˈsɔːri/ A2 |
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break /breɪk/ B1 |
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world /wɜːrld/ A1 |
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change /tʃeɪndʒ/ A2 |
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fight /faɪt/ B1 |
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wait /weɪt/ A1 |
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end /ɛnd/ A1 |
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try /traɪ/ A2 |
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leave /liːv/ A2 |
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still /stɪl/ A2 |
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make /meɪk/ A1 |
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brain /breɪn/ B1 |
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Key Grammar Structures
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