Flutes
Hot Chip Lyrics
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But something in my heart is loose
There's never been a better day
And if there is nothing more
Then nothing more will add us say
There's never been a better day
Work that inside outside
Work that more
Work that right side left side
More that more
Inside outside left side work the floor
Inside outside up top down with more
Work that inside outside
Work that more
Work that right side left side more that more
Inside outside left side work the floor
Inside outside up top down with more
I put up on a string today
Deciding never taught me a thing
A wooden box breathes the way
Never again
Never again
Never again
Never again
All this talk is getting me down
Nothing's making sense in my brain
I'm moving words in coarse of today
Trying hard to fix through the pain
I'm waiting to the thought that we came
Only to discover I'm aged
And blow a quart of love in your frame
And watch things drop down
And watch things drop down
And watch things drop down
And watch things drop down
(work that inside outside)
All this talk is getting me down (work that more)
Nothing's making sense in my brain (work that right side left side)
I'm moving words in coarse of today (more that more)
Trying hard to fix through the pain (inside outside left side work the floor)
I'm waiting to the thought that we came (inside outside up top down with more)
Only to discover I'm aged (work that inside outside)
And blow a quart of love in your frame (work that more)
And watch things drop down (work that right side left side more that more)
And watch things drop down (inside outside left side work the floor)
And watch things drop down (inside outside up top down with more)
And watch things drop down
One day you might realize
That you might need to open your eyes
One day you might realize
That you might need to open your eyes
Work that inside outside (Open your eyes)
Work that more
Work that right side left side
More that more (Open your eyes)
Inside outside left side work the floor
Inside outside up top down with more (Open your eyes)
Work that inside outside
Work that more
Work that right side left side more that more (Open your eyes)
Inside outside left side work the floor
Inside outside up top down with more
One day you might realize
That you might need to open your eyes
One day you might realize
That you might need to open your eyes
In "Flutes," Hot Chip uses a frenetic electronic beat and disjointed lyrics to create a disorienting experience. The lyrics themselves seem to be about reveling in the joy and abandon of the moment, as if in a trance. The phrase "I know it's nothing more than flutes" evokes the idea of a simple, primal pleasure, something so pure and unadulterated that it needs no explanation, even if it doesn't "make sense in my brain."
However, the song also contains moments of doubt and pain. The singer speaks of trying hard to "fix through the pain" and feeling weighed down by all the talking that is getting him down. The repeated phrase "And watch things drop down" at the end of each verse seems to imply a sense of futility or even despair, as if everything is ultimately going to fall apart.
The song seems to be ultimately about the tension between these two states - the joy and abandon of the moment, and the doubts and fears that creep in around the edges. The repeated exhortation to "work that inside outside" and "open your eyes" could be seen as a call to embrace both sides of this tension and find a way to integrate them.
Line by Line Meaning
I know it's nothing more than flutes
I am aware that this music is nothing extraordinary
But something in my heart is loose
But there is something inside me that is unsettled
There's never been a better day
Today is an exceptional day
And if there is nothing more
And if there is nothing beyond this moment
Then nothing more will add us say
Then there's nothing left to say
Work that inside outside
Move your body actively in every way possible
Work that more
Work harder, with more energy
Work that right side left side
Work every part of your body from left to right
More that more
Put in even more effort
Inside outside left side work the floor
Move your body in every direction, from the ground up
Inside outside up top down with more
Move your body in every direction, from top to bottom
I put up on a string today
I put something on a string today
Deciding never taught me a thing
Making decisions has not taught me anything valuable
A wooden box breathes the way
A wooden box makes sound like it is breathing too
Never again
I won't do it again
All this talk is getting me down
All this conversation is depressing me
Nothing's making sense in my brain
I can't understand anything in my mind
I'm moving words in coarse of today
I am trying to articulate myself today
Trying hard to fix through the pain
I am working hard to solve the problem despite the hardships
I'm waiting to the thought that we came
I am anticipating the thought we had
Only to discover I'm aged
But I finally realize that I am old and lost my youthfulness
And blow a quart of love in your frame
I want to show you affection
And watch things drop down
And see everything fall into place
One day you might realize
Maybe one day you'll understand
That you might need to open your eyes
That you might have to start paying more attention
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOSEPH GODDARD, ALEXIS BENJAMIN TAYLOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@difert7294
Work that inside outside
Work that more
Work that right side left side
Work that more
Inside outside left side work the floor
Inside outside upside down with more
Work that inside outside
Work that more
Work that right side left side
Work that more
Inside outside left side work the floor
Inside outside upside down with more
@kraftdnb
People does not know how good these guys are. They have an incredible talent to create music, despite how they look or how their videos are, their music has nothing to do with their look or image, it is something totally different, in fact I think they do not want you to watch their videos, just completely hear their song and apply it to your life context. They are incredible and maybe are recognized several years later from now. I love music and made it one of the most important things in my life, and i can assure they are definately going to be remembered.
@holdmyseatbelt1184
M3RKINFINITE OFWGKTA Someone looking for attention?
@nicklopez8004
The message is to open your eyes and I can relate people want to be asleep but they really need to wake, all the talk is getting me down I think it's the way society acts is different than how they act like they're good people compare to society
@molnet999
fucking well said
@mrtnhnlo
Joe Goddard always has been that way, hes one behind Hot Chip, listen to his tracks, just masterpiece after masterpiece
@CarlosSalazar-jb5jt
Agree but they should've put a bit of effort on the videoclip, it is a shame such a piece of art is not matched with visuals, that would make it even better!
@zuvachatora5756
this is the most underrated song ever - it’s so good
@tfowl
For sure one of the best tracks Hot Chip have created.
@firstname__lastname
Just saw them in Seattle tonight 19 May 2023. This was by far the best song live!!
@DonjiroGodma
Dang; I wish I knew