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.
Low
Chet Faker Lyrics
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It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out
Just because I feel low, right now
It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out
Look, whatever, I'm good
Doesn't mean that I'm perfect
Still, I gotta find purpose
Like, whatever, I should
Doesn't mean that I'm worth this
I don't know if it's worthless
Just to sing a damn song
So what if I don't tell? (Don't)
What if I do it?
What if I see you all in hell?
So what if it's not real?
And what if I'm still here?
So what if a fire is just a light for you to get to know?
Just because I feel low, right now
It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out
Just because I feel low, right now
It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out
You know I think you look good
For whatever it's worth, yeah
I think you got purpose
I think you got song
You know I think that you should
Do whatever is worth it
Just to get to that place there
I don't think it takes long
So what if I don't tell?
And what if I do it?
What if I see right through it waiting to call?
So what if it's not real?
And what if I'm still here?
So what if a fire is just a light for you to get to know?
Just because I feel low, right now
(It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out)
It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out
(Just because I feel low, right now)
Just because I feel low, right now
It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out
(Oh)
Right now
It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out (aye)
Just because I feel low, right now (aye, aye)
It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out (yeah, yeah)
Oh, right now
It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out
Just because I feel low, right now
It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out
The song "Low" by Chet Faker represents a sense of hopelessness and disappointment, where the artist admits to feeling low and lost in life. He expresses that just because he feels down, it doesn't mean that everything he has worked for has gone to waste or has run out. He reminds himself that he is still worthy and that he needs to find his purpose and create something valuable out of the things he has done.
Chet talks about the struggle of understanding one's worth, which lies beyond feeling good or perfect. He acknowledges that sometimes it may feel like singing a song or doing something you're passionate about may be worthless. Still, he acknowledges that it's essential to find meaning in small things.
The chorus emphasizes the idea that feeling low doesn't indicate that everything valuable in life has come to an end. It is a message of hope that a person can still find strength and hold on to what's meaningful during difficult times.
Overall, "Low" is a song about fighting through the tough times and trying to find solace in the things one has done while acknowledging that it's alright to feel low sometimes. Gradually, one can improve and hold on to the things that matter.
Line by Line Meaning
Just because I feel low, right now
Feeling down at the moment does not imply that I am devoid of all that I possess
It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out
Momentary emotions do not determine the abundance of my resources
Look, whatever, I'm good
I'm okay, irrespective of the circumstances
Doesn't mean that I'm perfect
Acknowledging that I'm fine is not the same as claiming perfection
Still, I gotta find purpose
But I recognize the need to discover my reason for being
In whatever I've done
Regardless of the actions I take
Like, whatever, I should
I don't know what I should do, but
Doesn't mean that I'm worth this
Not knowing the next step does not imply my worthlessness
I don't know if it's worthless
I'm unaware if it's futile
Just to sing a damn song
To simply make music
So what if I don't tell?
What if I don't reveal anything?
What if I do it?
What if I take the chance?
What if I see you all in hell?
What if we end up in misery?
So what if it's not real?
What if what we believe to be true isn't?
And what if I'm still here?
And what if I remain in this position?
So what if a fire is just a light for you to get to know?
What if a disaster or setback is an opportunity for growth?
You know I think you look good
In my opinion, you appear well
For whatever it's worth, yeah
Despite how little my perception is valued
I think you got purpose
I believe you're here for a reason
I think you got song
You have a unique voice
You know I think that you should
You should consider
Do whatever is worth it
Pursue what has significance
Just to get to that place there
To reach your destination
I don't think it takes long
I believe it doesn't need to take much time
And what if I do it?
What if I take the risk?
What if I see right through it waiting to call?
What if I discover it's just a facade and exposing it might prove beneficial?
(Oh)
Exclamation of emotion
Right now
Currently
It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out (aye)
Feeling low doesn't equate to depletion of resources
Just because I feel low, right now (aye, aye)
Despite my present situation
It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out (yeah, yeah)
I still possess the things I have
Oh, right now
Currently
Just because I feel low, right now
Feeling down at the moment
It doesn't mean all that I've got has run out
My present emotions don't indicate a lack of resources
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Nicholas James Murphy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@PAZxxPAZ
Nick is like Bruce Wayne and Chet is like Batman
@debora6929
100% yes!
@71hammyman
Vice versa
@austintrousdale2397
Then Nick is the mask and Chet is The Knight 🦇
@diegoG21
you know the bridge between feeling sad and trying to get happy again, this is that bridge made song.
@06jadee
I hear that 🙂
@VictorYeeStuff
Want more songs like this yoo
@jaymorgan3600
💯
@Shri100percent
That's where I am rn 🤣
@06jadee
@Swathi DeLeela see you on the other side of that bridge ✌