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.
Dead Body
Chet Faker Lyrics
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Someone told they bet I'll be sorry
I can't be wrong enough
So do we fell if you don't want me now
Is this wrong to see life under the life
I can be wrong if not then live without me
Nobody grows for free
Sometimes is good to be here
Lost in your head
I said, over my dead body
I'll never shake this feeling away
Someone told they bet I'll be sorry
But I can't be wrong enough
So do we fell if you don't want me now
Is this wrong to see life under the life
I can be wrong if not then live without me
For me to see similar
The lyrics to Chet Faker's song Dead Body speak to themes of heartbreak, rejection, and the difficulty of moving on from a failed relationship. The chorus, "Over my dead body, I will never shake this feeling away," conveys a sense of hopelessness and despair, that the pain of separation will never truly leave the singer. The verses delve into the aftermath of a breakup, with lines like "Is this wrong to see life under the life" suggesting a sense of disorientation and loss of direction.
The lyrics also touch on the concept of personal growth, with the line "Nobody grows for free" implying that the pain of heartbreak can ultimately lead to self-improvement. However, this growth comes at a cost, as the singer acknowledges that "sometimes it's good to be here, lost in your head."
Overall, Dead Body is a deeply emotional song that captures the rawness of heartbreak and the difficulty of letting go.
Line by Line Meaning
Over my dead body I will never shake this feeling away
I am so attached to this feeling that it seems impossible for me to let go of it.
Someone told they bet I'll be sorry
Someone implied that I will regret this feeling at some point in the future.
I can't be wrong enough
No matter how much I may be mistaken, it still seems preferable to me over changing my mind and the emotions tied to this feeling.
So do we fell if you don't want me now
Do we fall apart if you don't accept me at this moment?
Is this wrong to see life under the life
Is it misguided to focus on mundane existence when there is a deeper truth about life that I am seeking?
I can be wrong if not then live without me
If I am not mistaken about this feeling, then you may have to live without me.
'Cause you don't belong with me
You are not meant to be with me because we do not blend well together.
Nobody grows for free
Everyone has to pay a price of some sort to experience growth in life.
Sometimes is good to be here
At times, it is beneficial to stay in this present moment and appreciate what we have right now.
Lost in your head
You are caught up in your thoughts and emotions, and it is difficult for me to reach you.
I said, over my dead body
I am resolute in my decision and will not change my mind, even if it costs me my life.
I'll never shake this feeling away
This feeling is so strong and deeply rooted in me that it is unlikely I will ever be able to dispel it fully.
Someone told they bet I'll be sorry
Someone has predicted that I will come to regret this feeling in the future.
But I can't be wrong enough
I am so convinced of the validity of this feeling that even if it is wrong, it still feels right to me.
So do we fell if you don't want me now
Do we collapse if you do not want to be with me right now?
Is this wrong to see life under the life
Is my desire to seek deeper meaning and truth in life misguided or misplaced?
I can be wrong if not then live without me
If I am not mistaken about this feeling, then it may be best for us to part ways rather than force a union that does not work.
Lyrics © IMAGEM U.S. LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS JAMES MURPHY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@grantyhaus
Lyrics:
Over my dead body I will never shake this feeling away
Someone told they bet I'll be sorry
I can't be wrong enough
So do we fell if you don't want me now
Is this wrong to see life under the life
I can be wrong if not then live without me
'Cause you don't belong with me
Nobody grows for free
Sometimes is good to be here
Lost in your head
I said, over my dead body
I'll never shake this feeling away
Someone told they bet I'll be sorry
But I can't be wrong enough
So do we fell if you don't want me now
Is this wrong to see life under the life
I can be wrong if not then live without me
For me to see similar
@JohnHesecond
This is my favorite song from the album
@OfficialMyxomatosis
I agree with you completely. I love singing this. So many ways. In his temper. "Nobody grows for free" always seeps out of me with this Bill Withers ease. And whoa. That line is so powerful. When I am alone in my house, I am allowed to feel completely free my with voice. That's when I belt this out Gospel style. My beginning roots of signing. Back when my Jr. High music teacher said to my father, "Have you heard her sing? Have you thought about lessons?" She gave me private lessons for years. The tiny redhead nicknamed "Freckles" with the deep voice of an old soul. Shout out to Mrs. Breidenburg! I'm 40 now. :)
@JonathanRaulGomez
@@OfficialMyxomatosis Im in love with your story 🙏🏻
@jakejones6327
I love this song. Shows how much can be said in between the lines.
@benitopalomino
so god give us chet faker´s masterpieces ,for enjoy the best music. saludos desde México.
@grantyhaus
Lyrics:
Over my dead body I will never shake this feeling away
Someone told they bet I'll be sorry
I can't be wrong enough
So do we fell if you don't want me now
Is this wrong to see life under the life
I can be wrong if not then live without me
'Cause you don't belong with me
Nobody grows for free
Sometimes is good to be here
Lost in your head
I said, over my dead body
I'll never shake this feeling away
Someone told they bet I'll be sorry
But I can't be wrong enough
So do we fell if you don't want me now
Is this wrong to see life under the life
I can be wrong if not then live without me
For me to see similar
@alissonnicole2295
Amo esta canción, excelente trabajo ❤️
@jasmindastan7313
This was the first song I ever heard by you this is when I became a fan!!!!!!!
@drcrazypopcornguy
Pure awesome
@gersonsamano5303
The best song in the world