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.
Everything I Wanted
Chet Faker Lyrics
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believe in the truth,
Cos I'm young he won't let it go
Problem with you, ohhh
When it's done, it will be done
If it stops, something's wrong
When it's gone, I'll be gone
If I sleep scared what comes...
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, it's all a warning sign
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, just a warning sign
It's only done long enough
Believe me, it's all
Cos I'm young, I won't let it go
Believe in the tongue
And we're done, and we're done
And we're done, leave it right now
And we're done, and we're done
And we're done, leave it right now
Gonna be myself right for falling
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, it's all a warning sign
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, just a warning sign
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, it's all a warning sign (hold your breath)
Sometimes I feel (I feel alright)
It's just a warning, just a warning sign (hold your breath, hold your breath...)
In Chet Faker's song "Everything I Wanted," the lyrics depict the struggle of navigating life as a young person. The silver-tongued devil tries to convince the singer to believe in the truth, but the problem is, they are still young and naive. The lyrics suggest that the singer will fall and fail sometimes, but that's part of living and learning. The repeated refrain of "sometimes I feel it's just a warning, it's all a warning sign" emphasizes the idea that challenges and failures should be taken as signs to learn and grow from rather than be feared.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that the struggles being faced are only temporary and that they will eventually pass, as illustrated by the repeated refrain "and we're done, leave it right now." The singer chooses to be true to themselves, even if that means falling down, suggesting that one must stay true to who they are in order to grow and achieve their dreams.
Overall, "Everything I Wanted" is a reminder to not be afraid of failing and to embrace the journey of life rather than just the destination. The lyrics suggest that the struggles and failures one faces along the way will only make them stronger if they choose to learn and grow from them.
Line by Line Meaning
Silver tongue told me to believe in the truth
Someone with a smooth and convincing way of speaking advised me to trust in what is real and factual
Cos I'm young he won't let it go
Because of my youth, he doesn't want me to let go of something
Problem with you, ohhh
There is an issue with you
When it's done, it will be done
Once a situation is resolved, it will be completely finished
If it stops, something's wrong
If something suddenly comes to a halt, there is likely a problem
When it's gone, I'll be gone
If whatever is causing me trouble disappears, then I will also disappear
If I sleep scared what comes...
If I give in to fear while I'm sleeping, what will happen?
Gonna be myself right into falling
I am going to be true to myself and take risks anyway, even if it means failing
Sometimes I feel It's just a warning, it's all a warning sign
At times, I get the sense that something is signaling me to be cautious and proceed with care
It's only done long enough Believe me, it's all
Whatever is causing me stress or anxiety will only be present for a limited time; trust me, it will all turn out okay in the end
Believe in the tongue
Have faith in the words that were spoken to you
And we're done, and we're done And we're done, leave it right now And we're done, and we're done And we're done, leave it right now
The situation is over and we should move on from it immediately
Sometimes I feel It's just a warning, it's all a warning sign (hold your breath) Sometimes I feel (I feel alright) It's just a warning, just a warning sign (hold your breath, hold your breath...)
Despite the warning signs, I feel okay for now, but I can't hold my breath forever; the danger is still there
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: NICHOLAS JAMES MURPHY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@AceRokoshu
"Everything I Wanted"
Silver tongue told me to
believe in the truth,
Cos I'm young he won't let it go
Problem with you, ohhh
When it's done, it will be done
If it stops, something's wrong
When it's gone, I'll be gone
If I sleep scared what comes...
Gonna be myself right into falling
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, it's all a warning sign
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, just a warning sign
It's only done long enough
Believe me, it's all
Cos I'm young, I won't let it go
Believe in the tongue
And we're done, and we're done
And we're done, leave it right now
And we're done, and we're done
And we're done, leave it right now
Gonna be myself right for falling
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, it's all a warning sign
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, just a warning sign
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, it's all a warning sign (hold your breath)
Sometimes I feel (I feel alright)
It's just a warning, just a warning sign (hold your breath, hold your breath...)
@shinigami_3094
"So many lies to expose,"
"So many to lose hope,"
"Through the ruins... Hanging on amongst those ropes,"
"Barely standing, those jokes,"
"The count down floats,"
"Every punch, one totes,"
"Black and blue eyes, taste of blood running down throats"
Sons of a battle cry
@YouAreStrong96
I love the sound of the record cracking. It gives the music such a vintage sound.
@paulelliott7170
only liked it so it wouldnt have 69
god bless
@akshitasharma3731
its called lo-fi
@br789user
wow, I love this side of youtube for showing me these amazing artists i would never heard of
@bestusedmotorcycles
IKR.. I love it when you discover another Bad Ass artist to add to your playlist.
@AceRokoshu
"Everything I Wanted"
Silver tongue told me to
believe in the truth,
Cos I'm young he won't let it go
Problem with you, ohhh
When it's done, it will be done
If it stops, something's wrong
When it's gone, I'll be gone
If I sleep scared what comes...
Gonna be myself right into falling
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, it's all a warning sign
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, just a warning sign
It's only done long enough
Believe me, it's all
Cos I'm young, I won't let it go
Believe in the tongue
And we're done, and we're done
And we're done, leave it right now
And we're done, and we're done
And we're done, leave it right now
Gonna be myself right for falling
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, it's all a warning sign
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, just a warning sign
Sometimes I feel
It's just a warning, it's all a warning sign (hold your breath)
Sometimes I feel (I feel alright)
It's just a warning, just a warning sign (hold your breath, hold your breath...)
@asiminalnd5537
Seriously,God bless you dude!
@Ric4526
indeed
@MrFengom
ty dudeeeeee !!! EBANIEEEEEEEE !!!
@eliasortiz866
Alexandru Stratila few years too late but thanks dude