Helium Lyrics – The Chainsmokers

Helium Lyrics Meaning

[Chorus: Anna Sofia]
Here the singer is torn between wanting to love someone and knowing they’ll probably end up hurting them. They admit the love is real, but they fear they can’t give their partner the depth of emotion they deserve. Instead, they might unintentionally cause pain, leaving the other person feeling unseen and pushed away, even though that was never the intention. It shows love mixed with guilt and hesitation.

[Verse: Anna Sofia]
In this part, she tries to explain that her actions come from habit or how she’s wired, not from cruelty. She says it isn’t really her fault because it’s all she knows. If she wasn’t interested, the other person wouldn’t even care, so she wonders how to communicate her feelings without sounding confusing.

[Chorus: Anna Sofia]
Once again, she expresses her struggle between wanting love and being afraid of hurting the person she loves. She can’t stop herself from holding on, but she knows she might not give them everything they need. Her fear is that she’ll unintentionally cause pain, almost like keeping someone close but never fully connecting.

[Verse: Anna Sofia]
She repeats her thoughts about not knowing better and acting the only way she knows how. She points out that the relationship would mean nothing if she didn’t show interest, but since she does, it complicates things. She’s frustrated about how to explain her inner conflict in a way that the other person can understand.

[Chorus: Andrew Taggart]
This time the chorus feels like it’s from the other side, echoing the same dilemma. He admits he loves but shouldn’t hold onto someone’s heart if he can’t give them what they deserve. There’s awareness that he could cause unintentional hurt by not being fully present, while still being unable to let go.

[Verse: Anna Sofia & Andrew Taggert]
Together, they show that both sides feel the same confusion and frustration. Neither of them wants to hurt the other, but both are stuck in patterns they can’t seem to break. They’re questioning how to handle the situation and whether their honesty is even being understood by the other person.

[Chorus: Anna Sofia]
She returns to the same conflict, but this time it feels heavier. She loves deeply but knows she shouldn’t take someone’s heart if she can’t handle it with care. Even though her intentions aren’t to hurt, she admits her actions might push the other person away until they can’t take it anymore.

[Verse: Anna Sofia]
Here, she again highlights the cycle she’s stuck in, saying it’s the only way she knows how to act. She believes the other person cares only because she shows interest, which makes the bond both real and fragile. She struggles with finding the right words so the other person truly understands her.

[Outro: Anna Sofia & Andrew Taggert]
The ending feels unfinished, almost like love itself—messy and unresolved. They confess their love but break off mid-thought, showing hesitation and guilt. They admit they’d likely hurt each other without meaning to, leaving things unsaid. It captures that painful space between wanting someone deeply but being afraid you’ll only break their heart.