A return to form for The Chainsmokers after a series of pop hits, “Save Yourself” features The Chainsmokers frontman Andrew Taggart’s despairing vocals over a hard-hitting dubstep beat produced in collaboration with NGHTMRE. The song’s lyrics focus on the anger-filled aftermath of a breakup where both sides are to blame but also coming to terms with one’s own actions.

The song was officially announced a day before its release in an Instagram video previewing the song. However, the song was initially unveiled as an ID during The Chainsmokers’ Ultra Miami set on March 24th, 2018.