The would-be next album, "Dear Tommy" (2016), was scrapped, and was meant to be re-worked for a subsequent release, however the fate of album is unclear, as on August 10, 2021, Ruth Radelet, Adam Miller and Nat Walker announced the breaking up of Chromatics. Later that day the label, Italians Do It Better, and Johnny Jewel's representative, also confirmed the breakup. Their last album is "Closer to Grey" (2019), which has a companion album, "Faded Now" (2020).
The band originally hailed from Seattle and formed in 2002 as a quartet featuring vocalist Adam Miller, drummer Hannah Blilie, guitarist Devin Welch, and bassist Michelle Nolan. That lineup debuted in 2002 with a Calvin Johnson-produced 7" on Gold Standard Laboratories -- a split with Die Monitr Batss -- and followed with the similarly GSL-issued Chrome Rats vs Basement Ruts LP.
While Chrome Rats was critically hailed, Chromatics couldn't keep it together, and Miller was soon the only member in good standing (Blilie, Welch, and Nolan went on to form the similar-sounding Shoplifting). Unworried, Miller added guitar and drum programming to his vocal duties and tapped bassist Nat Sahlstrom for the 2003 GSL 7" Ice Hatchets. That was followed by the February 2004 full-length Plaster Hounds (which featured the percussion work of Get Hustle's Ron Avila), and a repositioning of the Chromatics axis to greater reflect its dub and no wave influences.
This lineup too dissolved and Adam Miller relocated Chromatics to Portland, teaming up with Glass Candy's Johnny Jewel, Ruth Radelet on lead vocals, and Nat Walker on percussion and saxophone. The new lineup of Chromatics had a more lo-fi electronic sound as opposed to the earlier dub and no-wave sounds.
Looking For Love
Chromatics Lyrics
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Still Looking
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
I'm Still
Still Looking
Looking For Love
I'm Still
Still Looking
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
I'm Still
Still Looking
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
For love
Looking For Love
For love
For love
For love
For love
For love
For love
For love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
Looking For Love
For Love
Love
Love...
The repetitive lyrics of Chromatics's song "Looking For Love" express the persistent search for an elusive emotion. The phrase "Looking For Love" is repeated over 20 times, emphasizing the desperation of the singer to find love. The repetition also reinforces the idea that love is a universal human experience that can feel unattainable. The use of the present continuous tense in "I'm still looking" suggests that the search for love is ongoing and never-ending.
The sparse, dreamy instrumentation further emphasizes the introspective nature of the lyrics. The repetition of the phrase is accompanied by a pulsing synth and ethereal background vocals, creating a hazy and unresolved feeling. The unresolved nature of the song reflects the idea that love is an ever-evolving emotion that cannot be simply defined or captured. The song's dreamy aesthetic creates a sense of emotional distance from the search for love, while also emphasizing its importance.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm Still
I haven't found it yet
Still Looking
I keep searching for someone to love
Looking For Love
The thing I seek is an intimate connection with another person
Looking For Love
I'm hoping to find someone who will reciprocate my romantic feelings
I'm Still
Despite past disappointments, I haven't given up hope
Still Looking
Continuing my search, even though it's difficult
Looking For Love
It's something I desire greatly
Looking For Love
I long for a partner to share my life with
Looking For Love
I want to experience the emotions and commitment that come with a deep romantic connection
Looking For Love
I'm searching for that special someone who will complete me
For love
Love is what I'm seeking
Looking For Love
My heart yearns for a romantic partner
Looking For Love
I'm on a quest to find that elusive feeling
For Love
It's the ultimate goal
Love
The most important thing to me
Contributed by Ellie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@RossardJames
Another masterpiece. Chromatics can do no wrong.
@gerritlikestohike
This song will not get old.
@3myluckynumber
Although electronic music is not something new to people's ears you have to admit that this band is creating a new era!!!
@bakjak
I want a 10 hour version.
@Knight_Of_Eleum_Loyce
This song is so hypnotizing. I can't stop listening to it and that beat. That bass is so good. Also, there's a lot of gorgeous women in the video. The eyes of the girl at 3:41 though, good lord. Eyes like that pierce my soul.
@syddiesel698
Love this band
Awesome sound....
@Gigsiphonic
До сих пор больно думать о том что группа распалась. Негодую. Невероятно крутой и очень талантливый коллектив и распались((
P.S. Рут красавица!
@GGPTVISION
The Vibe is so freaking Cool!!!!!!
@dugmoore
Adam and Ruth are magicians of sound
@Paulgray2001
absolutely loving this tune!