TONGUE LYRICS - FONTAINES D.C. | DOPAMINE CHAMBER

Tongue by Fontaines D.C. — the second single from the Irish band's forthcoming fifth album Dopamine Chamber (out October 16, 2026), a distorted, downbeat sludge-rock tune built on manipulated tape-speed bass and sampled vocals, released September 30, 2026 with a New York-shot video by John Angus Stewart.

Image: Fontaines D.C. / XL Recordings (official music video still)

Tongue Song Credits

Song: Tongue
Artist: Fontaines D.C.
Album: Dopamine Chamber
Music Label: XL Recordings
Release Date: September 30, 2026
Video Director: John Angus Stewart
Songwriters: Carlos O'Connell, Conor Curley, Conor Deegan III, Grian Chatten, Tom Coll

"Tongue" arrives as the second single from Dopamine Chamber, following "Marianne". The new album follows 2024's Romance, which earned UK platinum certification, and was produced by James Ford. It features Rosalía on "Where Is Gone?" — the band's first guest feature on a studio album. Fontaines D.C. have also announced a fall/winter 2026 Europe and UK tour, with a 2027 run including a show at Slane Castle.

Tongue Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Oh, she has a tongue to take apart your life
Oh, she has a, oh she has a tongue to take apart your life, life
Oh, she has a tongue to take apart your life
Oh, she has a, oh she has a tongue to take apart your life, life
[Chorus]
Am I allowed to say it if nobody's gonna listen?
Am I allowed to say it if nobody's gonna listen?
Always imagined that we would've shared the competition
You say you don't, I say your happiness is going missing
Am I allowed to say it if nobody's gonna listen?
Am I allowed to say it if nobody's gonna listen?
Always imagined that we would've shared the competition
You say you don't, I say your happiness is going missing
[Verse 2]
Deep inside your pain
I feel the same
Deeper as we go
I think you know
[Chorus]
More abuse than an Adderall
Shit, I'm sorry, didn't realise I called
More abuse than an Adderall
Shit, I'm sorry, didn't realise I called
More abuse than an Adderall
Shit, I'm sorry, didn't realise I called
Shit, I'm sorry, didn't realise I called
Shit, I'm sorry, didn't realise I called
[Chorus]
Am I allowed to say it if nobody's gonna listen?
Am I allowed to say it if nobody's gonna listen?
Always imagined that we would've shared the competition
You say you don't, I say your happiness is going missing
Am I allowed to say it if nobody's gonna listen?
Am I allowed to say it if nobody's gonna listen?
Always imagined that we would've shared the competition
You say you don't, I say your happiness is going missing
[Chorus]
More abuse than an Adderall
Shit, I'm sorry, didn't realise I called
More abuse than an Adderall
Shit, I'm sorry, didn't realise I called
More abuse than an Adderall
Shit, I'm sorry, didn't realise I called
Shit, I'm sorry, didn't realise I called
Shit, I'm sorry, didn't realise I called

Want more from the band? Read our Fontaines D.C. biography and check out the Roman Holiday lyrics from the same era.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is Fontaines D.C.'s new song Tongue?
The second single from Dopamine Chamber, released September 30, 2026, with a John Angus Stewart-directed video shot in New York City.

2. When is Dopamine Chamber released?
October 16, 2026 via XL Recordings, produced by James Ford; it follows 2024's UK platinum-certified Romance.

3. What does "Tongue" sound like?
A distorted, downbeat sludge rock tune built on tape-speed-manipulated bass and sampler-processed vocals.

4. Who is on the new album?
Rosalía guests on "Where Is Gone?" — the band's first-ever guest feature on a studio album.