When looking deeper into the song, we can notice a financial barrier between the two and that seems to have been part of what helped them to define themselves as separate from each other. The video ends with Halsey leaving the party and Taggert following her until she stops to turn around and look at each other. It’s a constant back and forth between the two as they indulge in the moment of being together only to remember why things ended to begin with. When we get to Halsey’s verse, we see her side as to how the relationship turned around. They are in the moment that they will never leave and they can enjoy it for all that it is worth. The chorus ends with the line “we ain’t never getting older.” This line is about living in the moment and acting for a little while like there are no consequences to one’s actions. The chorus describes the couple having sex, but also the attitude of the woman leading to her “rich kid” lifestyle that possibly was one of the reasons the relationship didn’t work out in the first place. The pre-chorus suggests that rush of memories and emotions, mostly physical, leading to a hook up. Taggart’s verse acknowledges that part of their relationship didn’t work out because he would get drunk. We get to Taggart’s verse and we are shown throughout the video flashbacks of their first meeting to the spark that ignited in the bedroom between them. The video starts with them at a party talking to their friends separately until they turn and recognized each other. So let’s break down the music video.Īs anyone who’s heard the song knows, it is a duet between the lead singer Andrew Taggart and Halsey as they reminisce about the good that came out of the relationship. The song is considered a dedication to anyone that hooked up with their ex and right after remembered all the reasons why they broke up. As of today, it has reached over 50 million views as it finally brings to life the millennial romance anthem that celebrates youth and heartbreak. 24, the duo released the music video to the EDM chart-topper. The single dropped in late July and was received as an insta-smash debuting on the Hot 100 all the way up to number nine and zipping to number one in just three weeks. The Collage EP may have helped promote a selection of rising artists, but it lacks originality for embracing the most stale sound of today’s electropop.With the rising success of Chainsmokers’ two singles “Roses” and “Don’t Let Me Down”, comes the third, most successful and best-selling song to hit the Billboard charts, “Closer.” The Chainsmokers continue to produce what seems to be the 2016 formula of generic electropop music: predictable chorus melodies, snare drums substituted by snaps and claps, moderately soothing female vocals and half-assed EDM texture accompanied by cliché lyrics about some summer paradise. This track ultimately shows that there is still some hope for the Chainsmokers and the future of electropop music.Īlthough Collage is not entirely terrible, it is unbelievably average. “Inside Out” is an interesting track with a decent drop and trap influenced drums, and it can even qualify as a legitimate EDM track.
This track stands out because it’s different from the rest of the so-so tracks on the EP, and it’s actually bearable. “Inside Out” is possibly the best track on the EP. “All We Know” starts off with a gentle, electronic melody followed by a subtle buildup that prepares for the chill drop, which also turns out to be the chorus-of course, that’s the usual Chainsmokers formula right? The only real highlight of this song is Phoebe Ryan’s heartwarming vocals that blend well with the song. The key tracks worthy of attention are not the suggested singles, but “All We Know (ft. In all seriousness, don’t expect a lot from this release only a few songs are actually worth your time. Daya )” by now it’s one of those overplayed songs in stores like Forever 21 and H&M, and that is probably the only acceptable occasion to have these songs played. In this five-track EP, The Chainsmokers bring in new artists as a lousy attempt to not only spice up the EP, but also to attract more mainstream listeners with up-and-coming artists. The DJ duo The Chainsmokers once again prove themselves to be mediocre artists in their latest release, Collage. Key Tracks: “All We Know,” “Closer,” “Inside Out”
By Marvin Dotiyal, Contributor Rating: 3/10
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