The Chainsmokers, You Owe Me 2018 Music Video Review

The Chainsmokers is a DJ duo who on occasion also belts out the lyrics to their very cool and catchy songs. In this video that could fit in any short film festival; two guys prepare for a dinner party. This is a music video of the horror variety featuring the sub-genre of Vampires. Read on to find out why I loved it and watch the clip yourself.

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The Chainsmokers — You Owe Me

The “You Owe Me” film video was written and directed by Rory Kramer.

Rory directed videos for Justin Bieber and Avicci. He also stars in Avicci’s music video for Two Angels (Avicci) and the TV series Tailgaters (2014.)

• You Owe Me music video cast: Alex Pall (Himself), Drew Taggart (Himself), Nicole Reddinger (Dinner Guest 1), Chris Silcox (Dinner Guest 2), Kelsey Risher (Dinner Guest 3), Steve Brown (Dinner Guest 4).
• Released through Disruptor Records and Columbia Records in February 2018.
• Music Genre: Pop-punk. The song was written by Drew Taggart and Alex Pall.
• Video Genre: Horror | Thriller | Comedy

Do the Chainsmokers Smoke

No; there is no evidence that this DJ duo hit the smokes or has ever been fond of tobacco products.

Synopsis

Two friends hold a dinner party for their friends. Unbeknownst to them, the men hold a dark secret and the dinner does not go as expected.

Was This Music Video Awesome?

The lyrics concern depression stemming from fame and the effect the media has had on their personal lives. There is a decent amount of disconnect between the lyrics and the film in that the antagonists look reasonably happy in their home while readying themselves for the dinner guests about to arrive. Candles adorn the table and Drew is seen in the background pouring himself a bloody mary.

The short film that accompanies the You Owe Me song has some Dexter (TV Series) influences with the plastic sheeting adorning the room. Living Among Us, a film that also has a bunch of vampires masquerading as the family unit reminded me of the story within the music video; Drew makes eye contact with the camera to give it a smirk. The final scenes depicting severed limbs and blood spray take the video into a slow-motion killing wonderland.

Not only is the song extremely catchy, but the clip itself also does a lot in its short run time of just over three minutes. There is even a hint of comedy in that the lyrics talk about checking pulses. We all know vampires don’t have them which hints that Drew and Alex may find the scenario a little humorous.

The Chainsmokers Horror Music Video

The Chainsmokers Lyrics

You don’t know me
Don’t you think that I get lonely?
It gets dark inside my head
Check my pulse and if I’m dead, you owe me
If you’re lonely
Don’t you think you’re on your own
When it gets dark inside your head
Check my pulse and if I’m dead, you owe me

Lyrics from You Owe Me by the ChainSmokers