Bloodstream

About this song

The song was left off the original teaser of photos for the duo's debut album, Memories...Do Not Open, but was added as the album's third track after the original posts were deleted and new versions surfaced. The Chainsmokers previewed its chorus at concerts as an alternate opening for "Paris" and teased it in online videos in early January. Phoebe Ryan provides subtle background vocals on the chorus, and the track marks the first collaboration with UK-based producers and writers KIN and Mac & Phil.

What it's about

The song follows a teenager who becomes disillusioned with the world around him as he experiences the downsides of fame.

Summary written with AI, based on the song's page on Genius.

Fun facts

• Covered once, including “Bloodstream (Instrumental) by Molotov Cocktail Piano”.
• Written by Matthew Holmes, KIN, Plested, Phoebe Ryan, Andrew Taggart and Philip Leigh.
• Produced by DJ Swivel, KIN, Mac & Phil and The Chainsmokers.