The State Were In
Chemical.Brothers Lyrics
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Just wanna get next to you boy
I've been searchin' baby, a way to tell you how
Gotta get through to you boy
Never said it was sunshine but you took it all of the time
Never said it was sunshine but you took it all of the time
All of the time, all of the time, all of the time
There's no escaping now
Let me show you how
What it feels to be true
I've been workin' baby for too long now
Just wanna get next to you boy
I've been searchin' baby, a way to tell you how
Gotta get through to you boy
Never said it was sunshine but you took it all of the time
Never said it was sunshine but you took it all of the time
All of the time, all of the time, all of the time
You took it all of the time
There's no escaping now
Let me show you how
What it feels to be true
There's no escaping now
Let me show you how
What it feels to be true
I've been workin' baby for too long now
I've been searchin' baby, a way to tell you how
The lyrics in Chemical Brother's song "The State We're In" speak of the singer's longing to be with someone they deeply care about. The singer has been working and searching for a way to express their feelings to the person they care about, but they have been met with resistance. The person has taken their affections for granted and not acknowledged the singer's love.
The line "Never said it was sunshine but you took it all the time" refers to the singer's effort to show their feelings even when things were not perfect, but it was all taken for granted. The singer wants to show the person what it truly means to be in love and be honest with their feelings.
Overall, the song is about the struggle to express one's love and devotion to someone who may not appreciate it. It highlights the importance of being open and honest with one's feelings, even if it is difficult.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been workin' baby for too long now
I have been putting in too much effort for too long now
Just wanna get next to you boy
I simply want to be close to you
I've been searchin' baby, a way to tell you how
I have been trying to find a way to express myself to you
Gotta get through to you boy
I must find a way to make you understand me
Never said it was sunshine but you took it all of the time
I never promised you good times, but you expected them anyway
All of the time, all of the time, all of the time
Consistently, always, repeatedly
You took it all of the time
You consistently expected more, even though I did not promise
There's no escaping now
There is no way out or avoiding the situation
Let me show you how
Allow me to demonstrate what I mean
What it feels to be true
What it means to be honest and genuine
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: EDMUND JOHN SIMONS, THOMAS OWEN MOSTYN ROWLANDS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ananda Okinagro
Lyrics:
Verse]
I've been workin', baby, for too long now
Just wanna get next to you, boy
I've been searchin', baby, a way to tell you how
Gotta get through to you, boy
[Chorus]
Never said it was sunshine, but you took it all of the time
Never said it was sunshine, but you took it all of the time
All of the time, all of the time, all of the time
You took it all of the time
[Post-Chorus]
There's no escaping now
Let me show you how
What it feels to be true
[Verse]
I've been workin', baby, for too long now
Just wanna get next to you, boy
I've been searchin', baby, a way to tell you how
Gotta get through to you, boy
[Chorus]
Never said it was sunshine, but you took it all of the time
Never said it was sunshine, but you took it all of the time
All of the time, all of the time, all of the time
You took it all of the time
Brian Jørgensen
This is one of those track that will stick to your mind for life
James Kütney
Yeah, it’s like if that ear worm crawled right into your soul and spread its wings
Olga Kolesnikova
The Chemical Brothers are the best. I’m getting more and more impressed with every single song I listen to.
Steve Froom
And they're timeless. I enjoy more and more of their music as the years go by. Been a fan since the beginning and always will be!
Rafael Cruz Podcast
This is a great chill down tempo song with full melodic and synths background and vocals. I like it since second 1 through the end.
Raphael Fritzler
Oh my God! I totally forgot about this song! Feelings are kicking up for sure now. Her voice makes me cry. Baby, I need to be held! My Everything!! Love and blessings to all!! Peace from NYCITY!! 🕉☯️❤️🙏
Maia X
Came here from This is going to hurt , really beautiful and kind of haunting
Parahi Amin
Me too!
PS my son is currently an FY1 at the hospital he worked at - Northwick Park.
James Kütney
Welcome. It is a beauty!
angl fairy
Same