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.
Melt
Chet Faker Lyrics
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While you smile at me you've got the whitest teeth
You leave me alone every time I rest here my head
Breaking bones, Breaking bones
You make me lose my time, fall all over the words
I'm not the kind to lose myself and behind
You gotta move and your body is the shape I want
Everything you say is on fire
All you have to do is arrive
Melt my happiness, some kind of fucked up mess
Looking out for you is a kinder way to gain, appease me
Run in circles into my brain
Oh, my loneliness will take no part in this
Oh, Oh, Overdose
Wasting my time with you, no
This only way to sunshine in my watch
Wasting my time with you, stop
I'll be erasing my mind, what you've got
Too much nerve coming into here
Turning loose and make a murder fear
God damn, boy, you so hot
It's no excuse to make my pole stop
I need a bit of coffee and a warm side
Dusty ideas only have spots
The verse I'm singing only half sung
High fretting in the mob's brow
Didn't mean to let it drift this far
I'm playing hard to get, you're playing your guitar
Damn, you should be so shy
Been working hard to drop me inside
Our dreams breaking all, breaking all my bones
Before I break it off, I break it off alone
Melt my happiness, some kind of fucked up mess
Looking out for you is a kinder way to gain, appease me
Run in circles into my brain
Oh, my loneliness will take no part in this
Oh, Oh, Overdose
Melt my happiness, some kind of fucked up mess,
Looking out for you is a kinder way to gain, appease me
Run in circles into my brain
Oh, my loneliness will take no part in this
Oh, Oh, Overdose
The song "Melt" by Chet Faker talks about a toxic relationship where one person is so consumed by the other that they lose their own identity, happiness, and sense of time. The song implies that the other person is manipulative and controlling and yet the singer is still drawn to them. The lyrics use metaphors such as "breaking bones" and "melt my happiness" to represent the physical and emotional damage caused by this relationship.
The first two lines of the song are particularly interesting in their contrast. The words "help me, please" and "you're breaking on my speech" seem to be at odds with each other. It's as if the singer is pleading for help but also unsure of what to say because of the other person's influence. Similarly, the line "everything you say is on fire" gives additional weight to the idea that the other person is manipulative, but also suggests a certain level of admiration from the singer.
The chorus of the song includes the repeated line "melt my happiness, some kind of fucked up mess". This line is both haunting and powerful, conveying the idea that the singer has lost control of their emotions and is consumed by the other person's influence. The word "overdose" at the end of the chorus reinforces the idea that this relationship is toxic and has gone too far.
Line by Line Meaning
Help me, please, you're breaking on my speech
I'm struggling to express myself while you make it difficult for me to speak
While you smile at me you've got the whitest teeth
You may seem friendly, but it feels forced and insincere
You leave me alone every time I rest here my head
I feel isolated when I try to relax around you
Breaking bones, Breaking bones
Metaphorically harming me emotionally and mentally
You make me lose my time, fall all over the words
You cause me to lose my train of thought and struggle with my words
I'm not the kind to lose myself and behind
I don't typically allow myself to get lost and fall behind
You gotta move and your body is the shape I want
Your physical appearance is desirable to me
Everything you say is on fire
Your words are intense and passionate
Can't be easy this position, to destroy my life
It must be challenging for you to be in a position where you can potentially ruin my life
All you have to do is arrive
Simply being present and around me has an impact on my life
Melt my happiness, some kind of fucked up mess
You are a negative influence on my happiness and well-being
Looking out for you is a kinder way to gain, appease me
Helping and taking care of you is a way for me to feel better about myself
Run in circles into my brain
You occupy my thoughts and cause me mental distress
Oh, my loneliness will take no part in this
I won't allow my loneliness to be a factor in my interactions with you
Oh, Oh, Overdose
The intensity of my feelings for you is overwhelming
Wasting my time with you, no
I feel like my time is being wasted when I'm with you
This only way to sunshine in my watch
Being with you may be the only way for me to feel happiness or positivity in my life
Wasting my time with you, stop
I need to stop spending time with you because it's negatively affecting me
I'll be erasing my mind, what you've got
I need to forget about you and what you represent
Too much nerve coming into here
You're being bold and pushy by invading my space
Turning loose and make a murder fear
You're causing me to feel threatened and fearful
God damn, boy, you so hot
You're physically attractive, but it doesn't mean I want to be around you
It's no excuse to make my pole stop
Your looks don't make up for your negative impact on me
I need a bit of coffee and a warm side
I need something comforting to deal with my feelings towards you
Dusty ideas only have spots
My ideas and thoughts are outdated and ineffective
The verse I'm singing only half sung
I'm not fully expressing myself or conveying what I want to say
High fretting in the mob's brow
I'm worried and anxious about the people around me
Didn't mean to let it drift this far
I didn't intend for things to get so complicated or negative between us
I'm playing hard to get, you're playing your guitar
I'm trying to distance myself from you, but you're still trying to charm or impress me
Our dreams breaking all, breaking all my bones
Our shared goals and aspirations are causing me emotional pain
Before I break it off, I break it off alone
I'll end things between us before you have a chance to hurt me further
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: LAKISHA ROBINSON, NICHOLAS JAMES MURPHY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Help me breath, you're breaking up my speech
While you smile at me, you got the whitest teeth
You won't leave me alone, every time I rest you're in my head
Breaking bones, Breaking bones
You make me lose my time, fall all over the words
I'm not the kind of one to lose myself in the hunt
You gotta move and your body is the shape I want
And everything you say is on fire
You've got the easiest position to destroy my life
All you have to do is arrive
Melt my happiness, some kind of fucked up mess
Looking out for you is a kind of waiting game that leaves me
Running circles into my brain
Oh, my loneliness will take no part in this
Oh, Oh, Overdose
Wasting my time with you, no
This only way to sunshine in my watch
Wasting my time with you, stop
I'll be erasing my mind, what you've got
Too much nerve coming into here
Turning loose and make a murder fear
God damn, boy, your so hot
It's no excuse to make my pulse stop
I need a bit of coffee and a warm sun
Dusty ideas only half spun
The verse I'm singing only half sung
Half flirting and I'm half sprung
Didn't mean to let it drift this far
Playing hard to get, you're playing your guitar
Damn, you should be so shy
Been working hard to drop me inside
I've had dreams of breaking all, breaking all my bones
Before I break it off, I break it off alone
Melt my happiness, some kind of fucked up mess
Looking out for you is a kinder way to gain, it leaves me
Running circles into my brain
Help, my loneliness will take no part in this
Oh, Oh, Overdose
@sophiehorseman7875
I saw Chet at Red Rocks, Colorado, and it was the best concert of my life. His talent is unbelievable, I can't wait to see him again ❤
@Fldaveeee
I saw him in 2014 at iii points festival in Miami FL & got to meet him too
@GnarlyZude
I love this song so much! Kilo kish is great and with Chet faker this is just gold!
@matheff71
No, gold is the other track.
@evaerdan2248
why am I only hearing this now? this is soooo good. where the heck have I been? :O
@aldricr5234
Nick, I love all your music. Since Chet to NM. Greetings from Mexico
@klarabalaskova7242
I love his bored and lazy voice... <333
@gavenvillarreal9003
chet faker is new to me i found out about him on talk is cheap and drop the game both really good including this one. tell people about this guy he got talent.
@luisaros7372
I am in love with Chet Faker! I love all songs. ❤❤❤
@Artrial
Love this song!