The band formed in Boulder, Colorado in early 2006 to make live music for haunted houses. Frequenting the Broker Inn on the edge of town for empty late-night jazz shows, Polachek, Pfenning and Wimberly were mystified by the 1980's faux-gothic architecture, oak-cabinet aquariums, vacant dancefloors, fake trees, crystal chandeliers and dark velveteen booths. Relocating to Brooklyn in the summer of 2006, the trio continued on to develop a hypnotic yet tongue-in-cheek style, playing shows around Brooklyn and the Lower East Side.
'Evident Utensil', released on 7" vinyl featuring a remix by MGMT, marked Chairlift's first release on Kanine. Chairlift unleashed their first full-length album, "Does You Inspire You", on Kanine Records on September 30th, 2008. The duo completed their sophomore album, "Something" in 2011 for release in January 2012. Recorded between New York and London, they recruited producers Alan Moulder (Depeche Mode, My Bloody Valentine, Nine Inch Nails) and Dan Carey (MIA, Franz Ferdinand, Lily Allen) and Carey also mixed the majority of the record. Three singles, 'Amanaemonesia', 'Sidewalk Safari' and 'Met Before' preceded the album's release. "Moth", the third and final album was released January 22, 2016, preceded by the single 'Ch-Ching'.
Planet Health
Chairlift Lyrics
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In the state of being well
So I altered my self conscious messes
And body images
I visited the food pyramid
In the desert of vitamins
I found a desired heart rate
I am feeling great tonight
I am feeling great tonight
I am feeling great tonight
I am feeling great tonight
I was trained in diversity
In the garden of puberty
Where they Heimlich maneuvered me
And they showed me how to make a baby
I found my friends in the forest of loves
Where we just said no to drugs
Our intercourse was well protected
We made love with each others' eyes
We're feeling great tonight
We're feeling great tonight
We're feeling great tonight
We're feeling great tonight
Then I found out where you're sent
When you're sick and sad and old
They kick you off of planet health
Into a universe of cold
Stop drop and roll
Just stop drop and roll
Stop drop and roll
Gotta stop and put out the fire
Stop drop and roll
Just stop drop and roll
Stop drop and roll
Gotta stop and put out the fire
Feeling great tonight
I am feeling great tonight
I am feeling great tonight
I am feeling great tonight
The song "Planet Health" by Chairlift speaks about arriving on a planet called "Planet Health" where one is in a state of being well. The lyrics explain that upon arrival, the individual decides to alter their self-conscious messes and body images. The individual then visits the food pyramid and finds a desired heart rate, as well as a mouth to resuscitate. The theme of feeling great is reiterated throughout the song, with the chorus stating "I am feeling great tonight" and "We're feeling great tonight."
The lyrics are a commentary on the obsession with health and fitness in contemporary culture. Chairlift's "Planet Health" critiques the pressure to be in a constant state of being well, even when it means that people are obsessing over their appearance and diet. Furthermore, the song highlights that good health is often associated with youth, suggesting that society disregards and discards the elderly when they fall ill or struggle with their health. Moreover, the lyrics are a commentary on the overemphasis on sex education in the United States.
Line by Line Meaning
When I arrived on planet health
On achieving good health.
In the state of being well
Being in a healthy condition.
So I altered my self-conscious messes
Changed my low self-esteem.
And body images
How I saw myself physically.
I visited the food pyramid
I ate a balanced diet.
In the desert of vitamins
In a place where vitamins were scarce.
I found a desired heart rate
Attained an appropriate heart rate during exercises.
And a mouth to resuscitate
Learned CPR techniques.
I am feeling great tonight
Feeling very good today.
I am feeling great tonight
Feeling very good today.
I was trained in diversity
Learned to accommodate and accept differences in people.
In the garden of puberty
During adolescence.
Where they Heimlich maneuvered me
Learned how to perform Heimlich maneuver.
And they showed me how to make a baby
Learned about reproductive health and sex education.
I found my friends in the forest of loves
Found people I love in life.
Where we just said no to drugs
Say no to drugs and substance abuse.
Our intercourse was well protected
Had safe sex practices.
We made love with each others' eyes
Shared a deep emotional bond.
We're feeling great tonight
Having a great time together.
We're feeling great tonight
Having a great time together.
We're feeling great tonight
Having a great time together.
Then I found out where you're sent
Discovered what happens when someone loses good health.
When you're sick and sad and old
When one is unwell, unhappy, and aged.
They kick you off of planet health
You are no longer in good health.
Into a universe of cold
Into a life of discomfort and pain.
Stop drop and roll
Quell the fire.
Just stop drop and roll
Do not panic; follow the procedure.
Stop drop and roll
Extinguish the fire.
Gotta stop and put out the fire
Stop the fire from spreading.
Feeling great tonight
Feeling wonderful today.
I am feeling great tonight
Feeling wonderful today.
I am feeling great tonight
Feeling wonderful today.
I am feeling great tonight
Feeling wonderful today.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AARON MARSHALL DAVIS, CAROLINE ELIZABETH POLACHEK, JONATHAN PATRICK WIMBERLY
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Yuke Weiß
I first heard this song when I was 15. Listening to it at 27, I feel like I'm sick, sad and old and it hits different.
Yady R.
I’m 26 and first heard this at around 15-16… coincidence :’) so much has happened since then…
apback
SAME
gyloir
This is one of the best Chairlift songs imo, shame it's so underrated.
Michael Orecchia
I saw these guys live last night. It was the most refreshing thing I have seen in 10 years. Great musicianship... the vocalist is like woah. They are straight out of the 2080's.
Rodo
This was the first song i ever heard of Chairlift. It was on Nylon Magazine's myspace hahaha so many years ago. ♡ I felt in love of them immediately.
rebel32degrees
SOMETHING IS THE SHITTTTTTT. Favorite album of the month for sure. Hoping to see this crew live this summer!
Moon Orchid
this sounds very 80s i'm loving it chairlift, keep doing what you're doing :)
mgilme1
I saw this band at lollapalooza, never had heard of this band but went to see them. When they played this song, it was crazy, one of the best songs of the whole festival, great live band.
anaktis
I really like this song, it has this melodic, dreamy quality to it, even as its underlying message is disturbing.