Nick Murphy settled on the stage name Chet Faker as an homage to Chet Baker. Other influences he has cited include Bob Dylan, as well as his mother's Motown albums and his father's "chilled out Ibiza CDs".
He first rose to prominence after his cover of Blackstreet's "No Diggity" went viral online, reaching #1 on the Hypemachine chart in May 2011. He released his first EP Thinking In Textures in 2012 to positive reviews, being described as "wonderfully loungey" and praised for its ability to "mix subtlety with impressive beauty". The EP was also popular with fans, with single "I'm Into You" landing at number 24 on the 2012 Triple J Hottest 100 chart.
Faker has worked with several other artists since the release of his debut EP, including collaborations with Flume and remixes of songs by MS MR and The Temper Trap. He was a featured vocalist on Say Lou Lou's "Fool of Me", which was named Best New Track by Pitchfork in May 2013.
He released a new single featuring Kilo Kish on 12 August 2013. In September of 2013, Flume announced that he and Faker had recorded an EP, stating that the final result "doesn't sound particularly like Flume or specifically like, you know, a Chet Faker record it really is kinda like a hybrid of both sounds going to one" and he feels like everything they did with the EP "was collaborative about the whole effort, and I think that shines through." Faker's debut album, "Built on Glass", was released on 11 April 2014, which was preceded by the release of lead single "Talk Is Cheap" and its accompanying music video on February 11. The album debuted at number 1 on the ARIA Charts.
Blush
Chet Faker Lyrics
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Should be calling,
Calling for your help
The question stands is there somebody else?
Or am I falling?
Falling far from help
Visions run across my scalp like insects in the night
Repetition breaks the room I'm living in a hole
How does one remove the thoughts that dig a deeper hole?
I kiss you blush
Some kind of lust
I want to feel my head overthrown
I've got enough
It's in the touch
I kiss your knees and I try to be bold
I kiss you blush
Some kind of lust
I want to feel my head overthrown
I've got enough
It's in the touch
I kiss your knees and I try to be bold
The lyrics of "Blush" by Chet Faker suggest a strong desire to connect with someone else, although there is a sense of insecurity and hesitancy. The singer is experiencing intense emotions and is struggling to come to terms with the intensity of their feelings. The opening lines suggest that the singer is conflicted and is trying to rationalize their emotions. Despite the fact that they are feeling helpless, they avoid asking for help, for fear that their request will be ignored.
The lyrics go on to describe the singer's thoughts in vivid detail. The line "Visions run across my scalp like insects in the night" paints a picture of sensory overload and chaos. The singer is trying to process a rush of emotions and thoughts, with little success. The repetition of the line "I kiss you blush, some kind of lust" underscores the intensity of the singer's desire. The act of kissing someone causes a physical reaction, a "blush", that seems to validate the singer's feelings. However, even as the singer is seized by passion, there is a sense of uncertainty and self-doubt.
The final lines of the song, "I kiss your knees and I try to be bold", suggest a yearning for intimacy and vulnerability. The singer wants to connect with the object of their desire on a deeper level, but is held back by their insecurities. Ultimately, "Blush" is a song about the intensity of longing and the conflicting emotions that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
I try not to reason with myself.
I avoid overthinking and analyzing my own thoughts.
Should be calling,
I should reach out and ask for help.
Calling for your help
I am specifically seeking your assistance.
The question stands is there somebody else?
I am uncertain if you are involved with someone else.
Or am I falling?
I may be falling in love with you.
Falling far from help
I feel like I am alone in this, without any support or guidance.
Visions run across my scalp like insects in the night
I am experiencing vivid and unsettling thoughts and images that are hard to ignore.
The only thing to lose their way is the reason they're in flight
The more I dwell on these thoughts, the harder it becomes to understand their origin or purpose.
Repetition breaks the room I'm living in a hole
The repetition of these thoughts is making me feel trapped and stuck in a negative cycle.
How does one remove the thoughts that dig a deeper hole?
I am struggling to find a way to stop these thoughts from exacerbating my negative feelings.
I kiss you blush
When I kiss you, your face turns red with embarrassment or excitement.
Some kind of lust
I am feeling a strong sexual attraction towards you.
I want to feel my head overthrown
I want to experience something so intense and overwhelming that it feels like I am losing control.
I've got enough
My desires and needs are being fulfilled.
It's in the touch
The physical sensation of touching you is what makes me feel fulfilled.
I kiss your knees and I try to be bold
I am trying to show affection and desire in a bold and daring way, by kissing a vulnerable part of your body.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS JAMES MURPHY, MARSHALL E JONES, ANN PEEBLES, CARL WILLIAM SMITH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jacquelinepomme7220
Lyrics:
I try not to reason with myself.
Should be calling,
Calling for your help
The question stands is there somebody else?
Or am I falling?
Falling far from help
Visions run across my scalp like insects in the night
The only thing to lose their way is the reason they're in flight
Repetition breaks the room I'm living in a hole
How does one remove the thoughts that dig a deeper hole?
I kiss you blush
Some kind of lust
I want to feel my head overthrown
I've got enough
It's in the touch
I kiss your knees and I try to be bold
I kiss you blush
Some kind of lust
I want to feel my head overthrown
I've got enough
It's in the touch
I kiss your knees and I try to be bold
@K80music
this song is incredible. uncrushable vibe.
@sammunnings9124
This guy can do no wrong
@goaway3529
Stuck in my head for weeks now. Love this, and on the album it's followed by the incredibly catchy "1998" - a perfect pairing.
@jacquelinepomme7220
Lyrics:
I try not to reason with myself.
Should be calling,
Calling for your help
The question stands is there somebody else?
Or am I falling?
Falling far from help
Visions run across my scalp like insects in the night
The only thing to lose their way is the reason they're in flight
Repetition breaks the room I'm living in a hole
How does one remove the thoughts that dig a deeper hole?
I kiss you blush
Some kind of lust
I want to feel my head overthrown
I've got enough
It's in the touch
I kiss your knees and I try to be bold
I kiss you blush
Some kind of lust
I want to feel my head overthrown
I've got enough
It's in the touch
I kiss your knees and I try to be bold
@RedSauce1
Mid 2021 and this song is still so trippy. I love it.
@tsholofelooageng2965
Chet Faker you God
@zombiie21
How does one remove the thoughts that dig a deeper hole?
@cidfits9219
replace them
@larrycapija4037
Let them go.
@Jordan-yf5jx
this song makes me feel an immense pain, especially with that rolling beat