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'.
Wrong Opinion
Chairlift Lyrics
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If you cut it down then you will never know
I laid my guts out on the table
Laid my guts out and you said no
You got a wrong opinion
Wrong opinion
If you don't get it
If you don't get it it's fine by me
Because I see sun
I see sun
Over the counter underground
And through the world that you will never know
But to stay and contemplate could make you late
So you take a photo
You got a wrong opinion
Wrong opinion
If you don't get it
You don't get to have it
If you don't get it it's fine by me
If you don't get it
You don't get to have it
If you don't get it it's fine by me
Because I see sun
I see sun
You don't get it no
You don't get it
Yeah the leaves grow where light goes
I see the sun rising over the edge
Did you miss it or ignore it
I see beginning where you see the end
Yeah the leaves grow where light goes
I see the sun rising over the edge
Did you miss it or ignore it
I see beginning where you see the end
Because I see sun
I see sun
I see sun
I see sun
I see sun
The lyrics to Chairlift's song Wrong Opinion are open to interpretation, but they touch upon themes of individual perspective and the value of experiences. The lyrics "overhead and underfoot" suggest that every experience is significant, from small to big things happening around us, and "if you cut it down then you will never know" can be interpreted as the importance of keeping an open mind and not dismissing experiences as unimportant. The line "laid my guts out on the table" might indicate a literal or metaphorical instance where the singer may have poured their heart out, possibly to someone close to them but received rejection in the form of the phrase "you said no." This rejection further illustrates the theme of personal perspective, where one's response to another person's emotions or experiences reflects their own perspective and biases.
The refrain "wrong opinion" emphasizes the idea that everyone's perspective is different and subjective. The following lines "if you don't get it, you don't get to have it" suggest that each individual's perception is unique and that not everyone will understand or appreciate the same things in life. The singer seems to be content with this and suggests that they are fine with others not understanding their perspective.
The lyrics "yeah the leaves grow where light goes" suggests a metaphorical growth that can occur from having an open mind and being receptive to new experiences. The lines "did you miss it or ignore it" indicate that there are opportunities for growth and introspection everywhere, but one must be willing to see them to benefit fully. The chorus "because I see sun" could portray the idea that the singer is optimistic and sees the beauty in life despite the challenges they may face.
Line by Line Meaning
Overhead and underfoot
Above and below, everywhere
If you cut it down then you will never know
If you destroy something, you'll never understand it
I laid my guts out on the table
I was very open and honest
Laid my guts out and you said no
You rejected my honesty
You got a wrong opinion
You don't understand correctly
Wrong opinion
Incorrect understanding
If you don't get it
If you don't understand it
You don't get to have it
You can't possess it
If you don't get it it's fine by me
If you don't understand it, that's okay with me
Because I see sun
I see positivity and hope
Over the counter underground
Invisible yet all around
And through the world that you will never know
In places you'll never experience
But to stay and contemplate could make you late
Thinking too much can hinder progress
So you take a photo
You take a picture of the surface without deep understanding
You don't get it no
You really don't understand
Yeah the leaves grow where light goes
Things grow towards positivity
I see the sun rising over the edge
I see positivity in every situation
Did you miss it or ignore it
Did you fail to see or choose to disregard it
I see beginning where you see the end
I see potential and opportunity where you see failure
I see sun
I see positivity and hope
I see sun
I see positivity and hope
I see sun
I see positivity and hope
I see sun
I see positivity and hope
I see sun
I see positivity and hope
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Caroline Elizabeth Polachek, Jonathan Patrick Wimberly
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
blessmeish
this album is so underrated
Iván Flores Vázquez
Since it's been years since all the comments I see, oh, god, definitively
zlog
Yeah, it still is...never found anything so easy to listen yet so unique, dreamy and catchy
mcvafh2o
how many bad ass tracks are on this record? no wonder your vinyl is sold out on amazon... i need this in my life!
Jose Acevedo
i love your lyrics and all your hard work you really put in to the art i feel the spirit and the message keep up the spirit to keep living much love joseph your fan
charlie z
Imo this one of their most criminally overlooked tracks, it is still so addictive!! Bridge from after 3:00 is gorge
emma durieux
Elle a une voix magique...
Joel Gandia
Jeez, her voice is ridiculously gorgeous.
pooop795
you guys remind me of the band chairlift
paul werth
Right??