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[Chorus: PARTYNEXTDOOR] You're the only one that makes me wait all the time Oh, yeah, you blow my mind Boom, boom, you blow my mind You're the only one that gets under my skin You're doin' damage That nobody's ever did, oh [Verse 1: PARTYNEXTDOOR] Do I gotta chase you every summer? Do I have to replace you every summer? You're the only woman on my mind (mind) You're the only way I spend my time Tick, tick, tick, boom Can't get you out of the room of my head This shit takes two Is it too soon to get you into my bed? I want you now I need you off the ground I want you screamin' out loud I want your body right now I can't help it right now [Chorus: Halsey] You're the only one that makes me wait all the time Oh, yeah, you blow my mind Boom, boom, you blow my mind You're the only one that gets under my skin You're doin' damage Nobody's ever did, oh [Verse 2: Halsey] Do I gotta face you with another? I'll never replace you with another You're the only man that's in my mind You know that nobody hit it right Tick, tick, tick, boom This ain't a honeymoon, we all night instead Sleep until noon I still assume that you'll be in my bed I want it here, don't make me wait all year Already facin' my fears Come closer to my ears I gotta hear 'em all clear [Chorus: PARTYNEXTDOOR & Halsey] You're the only one that makes me wait all the time Oh, yeah, you blow my mind Boom, boom, you blow my mind You're the only one that gets under my skin You're doin' damage That nobody's ever did, oh You're the only one that makes me wait all the time Oh, yeah, you blow my mind Boom, boom, you blow my mind Ooh, yeah [Bridge: Halsey & PARTYNEXTDOOR] You're the only one that makes me feel some type of way You're the only one that makes me feel, night and day Night and day (ooh yeah) You're the only one that makes me feel some type of way You're the only one that makes me feel, night and day Night and day (ooh yeah) You're the only one that makes me feel some type of way You're the only one that makes me feel, night and day Night and day (ooh yeah) You're the only one that makes me feel some type of way Type of way [Chorus: PARTYNEXTDOOR & Halsey] You're the only one that makes me wait all the time Oh, yeah, you blow my mind Boom, boom, you blow my mind You're the only one that gets under my skin You're doin' damage That nobody's ever did, oh, oh
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Meaning of "Damage" by PARTYNEXTDOOR
The lyrics to "Damage" plunge into the chaotic heart of an irresistible, frustrating attraction. Both speakers are caught in a push-and-pull dynamic, constantly waiting for someone who simultaneously "blow[s] my mind" and "gets under my skin." It's a raw depiction of desire that feels both exhilarating and disruptive. The core tension lies in this paradox: the person causing the "damage" is also the only one who truly matters. The repeated line, "You're the only one that makes me wait all the time," highlights a central conflict between intense longing and the agony of delayed gratification. This waiting isn't just passive; it's an active source of frustration that paradoxically deepens the obsession. The interplay between PARTYNEXTDOOR and Halsey's verses is particularly sharp. While PARTYNEXTDOOR questions, "Do I gotta chase you every summer? Do I have to replace you every summer?", Halsey counters with a firm, "I'll never replace you with another." This subtle contrast reveals two sides of the same intense coin: one grappling with the effort, the other affirming unwavering commitment, yet both are equally consumed. The onomatopoeic "Tick, tick, tick, boom" further amplifies this sense of impending explosion, whether from desire or frustration. The lyrics effectively convey the all-consuming nature of this connection by framing it as a kind of beautiful destruction. Phrases like "doin' damage" and "gets under my skin" aren't presented as negatives to escape, but as inherent parts of an unparalleled bond. This suggests that true, deep connection often comes with a loss of control, a disruption of peace, making the emotional impact profound and undeniably real for anyone who's felt such an intense pull.
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Credits
- Writers
- Ging
- T-Minus
- Halsey
- PARTYNEXTDOOR