In June 1998, McFadden auditioned for the new Irish male band (at the time), Westlife with Nicky Byrne and eventually both joined the group alongside Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan. McFadden left Westlife in March 2004 to spend more time with his family - he was married with two children to ex-Atomic Kitten's Kerry Katona - and to work on solo projects.
Following his departure from Westlife, McFadden released his debut solo album, Irish Son which peaked within the top 5 on both the Denmark and Ireland Albums Charts, and produced his first two No. 1 solo singles "Real to Me" in four European countries and also "Almost Here", a duet with his fiancée Delta Goodrem which gained a platinum accreditation in Australia. "Like Only a Woman Can", the lead single from his second album, Set in Stone (2008), became his third No. 1 single as a solo artist. In 2010, McFadden scored his fourth No. 1 with the hit single, "Just Say So" featuring American rapper, Kevin Rudolf and gained his second Australian platinum accreditation. The single received a nomination at the 2010 ARIA Music Awards for Most Popular Australian Single.
Following the release of "Just Say So", McFadden release his third studio album, Wall Of Soundz in Australia on 23 April, 2010. The album was originally going to be released as a side-project McFadden embarked on with American songwriter Rob Conley but both decided to release it as McFadden's third solo album. It debuted at No. 27 on the ARIA Albums Chart and spent only three weeks in the ARIA top 50. "Chemical Rush" was the second single released from the album in June 2010 and peaked at No. 12 on the charts. In September 2010, McFadden released the third single titled, "Mistakes", a duet with his fiancé Delta Goodrem.
On 25th February 2011, McFadden released a new single "Just The Way You Are (Drunk at the Bar)".
Chemical Rush
Brian McFadden Lyrics
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You're the queen, I'm the throne
Take me out tonight
Make your move, pick and choose
Anywhere I'm gonna lose
Give it to me black or white
Like a pulse in my head
Sending chills right through my bones
Keep coming on strong
An external emotion
I'm waiting to implode
You give me a rush
A chemical rush
A chain reaction is taking me
You give me a rush
I can't get enough, of your chemical rush
Push the buttons, flick the lights on in my head
A vision's of you and I
You read me like a letter
Oh girl you make me st-stutter
With your magic I'll be hypnotized
Feel it coming on
Like a pulse in my head
Sending chills right through my bones
Keep coming on strong
An external emotion
I'm waiting to implode
You give me a rush
A chemical rush
A chain reaction is taking me
You give me a rush
I can't get enough, of your chemical rush
Of your chemical rush
Of your chemical rush
Chess game, I'm the pawn
You're the queen, I'm the throne
Take me out tonight
Make your move, pick and choose
Anywhere I'm gonna lose
Give it to me black or white
You give me a rush
A chemical rush
A chain reaction is taking me
You give me a rush
I can't get enough, of your chemical rush
Of your chemical rush
Of your chemical rush
Of your chemical rush
The lyrics of Brian McFadden's song "Chemical Rush" express a strong desire for someone's attention and love. The singer compares himself to a pawn in a chess game and his love interest to a queen who sits upon a throne, emphasizing his feelings of inferiority compared to her. He is willing to do anything for her and admits to losing at any game she wants to play. He pleads with her to take him out tonight and make a move, giving him the thrill he desires.
The chorus of the song talks about the physical and emotional effect that the potential love interest has on the singer. He describes it as a "chemical rush," using vivid imagery to explain how the feeling is pulsating in his head and sending chills throughout his body. He is waiting to "implode" from the intense emotions that her presence provokes in him. He can't seem to get enough of her, and her power makes him feel helpless and addicted.
Overall, the lyrics communicate how deeply the singer is in love with this woman and how much he desires her attention and love, even though it seems like he might not be the one in control.
Line by Line Meaning
Chess game, I'm the pawn
I am insignificant and easily controlled in this situation.
You're the queen, I'm the throne
You are the one in control and I am at your mercy.
Take me out tonight
Let's go out and do something, take me with you.
Make your move, pick and choose
You have all the power to determine the direction of this interaction.
Anywhere I'm gonna lose
No matter what I do, I will not come out on top.
Give it to me black or white
Be clear and direct with me, don't beat around the bush.
Feel it coming on
I'm sensing a build-up towards something.
Like a pulse in my head
The feeling is very strong and attention-getting.
Sending chills right through my bones
I am affected by this feeling even on a physical level.
Keep coming on strong
The feeling is growing and intensifying.
An external emotion
This feeling is being caused by something outside of myself.
I'm waiting to implode
I feel like I am going to burst from the intensity of the feeling.
You give me a rush
You are the source of this intense feeling.
A chemical rush
This feeling is almost like a drug-induced high.
A chain reaction is taking me
This feeling is causing other things to happen inside of me as well.
I can't get enough, of your chemical rush
I am addicted to this feeling and I want more of it.
Push the buttons, flick the lights on in my head
You are triggering something inside of me that is making me feel this way.
A vision's of you and I
I am picturing us together in my mind.
You read me like a letter
You know exactly how to affect me and make me feel this way.
Oh girl you make me st-stutter
I am almost overwhelmed by the power of this feeling.
With your magic I'll be hypnotized
I am under your spell and completely captivated by you.
Of your chemical rush
I am completely fixated on this feeling that you give me.
Contributed by Colton O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Devi Lewis
I love this song!
Ayako N
I love this song!! It's like the BOMB!!
cre8tivespace
i love this song!!! fantastic =)
McFly Fan
oh gosh, this song is amazing!
Pat Milmlow
Love the direction you're going Mr McFadden, luv ya work Pops xxx
Betray1936
THIS SONG IS AWESOME. I GIVE YOU FULL CREDIT FOR UPLOADING!!!
lgee44
This song is soo freaken savage!! I love it! I'd hella put on a short dress and dance to this... =) Freaken 10/10.
JamesDrummo_
it is so catchy :)
Emma Gaschk
i really like this song :-)
eman yeahh
Lovee it <3