Chrome largely abandoned conventional rock compositions, instead employing cut up and collage techniques and heavily processed sound to create a kind of sci-fi punk sound. They made use of tape loops, samples, noisescapes, synthesizers and strange guitar sounds.
Following Alien Soundtracks, John Lambdin left Chrome, and Gary Spain gradually played less of an active role in the band, leaving a core of Helios Creed and Damon Edge to explore their own experiments with new members. The Creed/Edge collaboration lead to a number of more albums, including Half Machine Lip Moves (making best album lists by Wire Magazine and Julian Cope), Read Only Memory, Red Exposure, Blood On the Moon, 3rd from the Sun and No Humans Allowed.
In 1983 Edge moved to Paris with his wife, where he formed a new lineup of Chrome, releasing a number of albums without Helios Creed, starting with Into the Eyes of the Zombie King, until Edge's death in 1995. Helios Creed formed a new version of Chrome with both new and previous members, shortly after Edge's passing. The Helios-lead Chrome releasing their first album, Retro Transmission, in 1997, and have never officially broken up. They also toured from 1997 to 2001. The last released Chrome album was 2002's Angel of the Clouds, which was pieced together from unused tapes featuring Damon Edge.
Both Damon Edge and Helios Creed have a number of solo, non-Chrome titled albums.
There are other artists with the same name:
2. Chrome is a rapper from North Memphis, Tennessee's Frayser area, the same neighborhood of fellow H.C.P member, Frayser Boy. Chrome is signed to the Hypnotize Minds record label, which is owned by Three 6 Mafia.
Chrome released his first album in the winter of 2005, called Straight To The Pros. The singles off of that album were "So Fresh" and "I Learned".
3. Chrome is a thrash metal band from Kangasniemi, Eastern Finland.
4. Chrome is also a Swedish viking rock band.
5. Chrome is a hip hop artist from Norwich, England.
6. Chrome is an Austrian minimal techno duo. It's a project of Camo and Krooked who are better known for their drum and bass music.
Danger Zone
Chrome Lyrics
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Looking over the skyline
Old places in time
You were there
Yeah yeah
Check, you
I'll prolly never understand em
That's why my squad is rollin with phantom, shit
And I ain't seen nobody going past us
Same for long
I'm on a path ain't change for long
Ain't going back to danger zones money gottem bad, I'm changing on
Look, look
I gotta make a change but I won't switch up
Does niggas see the why in my credentials (yeah)
That's why I think these bitches get predicted they too easy
If they ever need a rapper
I pull up a fucking wheezy (ha ha)
I'm too bad for this shit
Now my homies and my people going mad for this shit
If they ever need a J-Cole, Phoenix to Draco cause my shit no fake hoe
I pull with cako that's easy
I guess my nigga I'll be back
Foreign location when I pull up with the Mac
Same shit with Stevie
He had them niggas going crazy with the keys
Manifested these in my (sssshhh)
Ebonies
I gotta make it back before I sneeze
I gotta lay it back and get her please
Give me all the cash and all the keys and I prevent the injuries (you know)
Girl you falling in
Girl you falling and I, catch you falling in
Catch you follow me know
Girl you falling in (hawyeah)
Girl you falling and I, catch you falling in
Catch you follow me now
Catch you follow me now
Catch you follow me now
Girl you falling in (hawyeah)
Girl you falling and I, catch you falling in
Get you, follow me now
I got a bruise for the pain
In memory of paps, wasn't there for the fame
I gotta make it rock for the kids in the chains
And the ones with the stories, prolly always make it rain
If you ever need a friend lemme talk to you
If you never need a house, I could build for you
If you ever need the love, issa drug
Forever me and paps
Wasn't always there but imagine if he was
I could really need your help with the hugs tho
I could really need your help in the mudd tho
I could really need your help inner peace
Always for the streets
I'mma keep it real enemies
That's real
That's real
That's real
Get you, follow me now
Yeah
I'll prolly never understand em
That's why my squad is rollin with phantom, shit
We got it from the bottom to the back up
And I ain't seen nobody going past us
Same for long
I'm on a path ain't change for long
Ain't going back to danger zones money gottem bad, I'm changing on
Look, look
The lyrics of Chrome's song "Danger Zone" convey a sense of determination and resilience in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "Turn my headphones up, looking over the skyline, old places in time," suggest a reflective and introspective mood. The singer acknowledges that they may never fully understand the people and circumstances around them, which is why they stick with their loyal squad, represented by the mention of a Rolls-Royce Phantom. They boast about their success and how they have risen from the bottom, asserting that no one has surpassed them.
The following verses touch on themes of personal growth and staying true to oneself. The singer expresses their desire for change without compromising who they are, stating, "I gotta make a change but I won't switch up." They emphasize their authenticity and talent, believing that they are on par with acclaimed rappers like Lil Wayne and J. Cole. The mention of Stevie alludes to Stevie Wonder's musical genius, highlighting the influence and impact the singer aims to have through their own craft. They express a determination to succeed, avoid the dangers of their past, and protect themselves and their loved ones from harm.
The chorus implies a sense of protection and support, with the singer reassuring someone that they will catch and guide them through their journey, symbolized by "catch you falling in." The lyrics also touch on the singer's personal history and their deep connection to their late father ("paps") and the desire to make him proud. They express their willingness to be there for others and their resilience in the face of challenges and enemies.
Overall, "Danger Zone" seems to convey a message of self-confidence, determination, and staying true to oneself while offering support and companionship to others.
Line by Line Meaning
Turn my headphones up
Increase the volume in my headphones
Looking over the skyline
Observing the cityscape
Old places in time
Memories from the past
You were there
You were present in those memories
Yeah yeah
Affirmation and agreement
Check, you
Listen, recognize
I'll prolly never understand em
I will probably never comprehend them
That's why my squad is rollin with phantom, shit
That's why my group is associating with mysterious and elusive things
We got it from the bottom to the back up
We started from the lowest point and worked our way up
And I ain't seen nobody going past us
I haven't witnessed anyone surpassing our achievements
Same for long
Consistently unchanged
I'm on a path ain't change for long
I'm on a journey that won't deviate for a long time
Ain't going back to danger zones money gottem bad, I'm changing on
I won't return to risky situations, money has influenced me and I'm transforming
Look, look
Pay attention, observe
I gotta make a change but I won't switch up
I need to make a transformation but I won't change who I am
Does niggas see the why in my credentials (yeah)
Do people understand the reasoning behind my qualifications
That's why I think these bitches get predicted they too easy
That's why I believe these women are easily anticipated or understood
If they ever need a rapper
If they ever require a skilled rapper
I pull up a fucking wheezy (ha ha)
I bring Lil Wayne (aka Wheezy) with me
I'm too bad for this shit
I excel in this industry
Now my homies and my people going mad for this shit
Now my friends and supporters are becoming extremely enthusiastic about my work
If they ever need a J-Cole, Phoenix to Draco cause my shit no fake hoe
If they ever need a rapper like me, who is authentic and skilled
I pull with cako that's easy
I come with confidence and ease
I guess my nigga I'll be back
I suppose my friend, I will return
Foreign location when I pull up with the Mac
When I arrive at a different country with a firearm
Same shit with Stevie
Similar situation with Stevie (possibly Stevie Wonder)
He had them niggas going crazy with the keys
He had people enthralled with his musical skills
Manifested these in my (sssshhh)
Brought these things into existence silently
Ebonies
Black women
I gotta make it back before I sneeze
I must return quickly
I gotta lay it back and get her please
I need to relax and satisfy her
Give me all the cash and all the keys and I prevent the injuries (you know)
Provide me with money and control, and I will avoid harm
Girl you falling in
Girl, you are becoming involved
Girl you falling and I, catch you falling in
Girl, you are falling and I'll be there to catch you
Catch you follow me know
Join me, follow my lead
Girl you falling in (hawyeah)
Girl, you are getting emotionally attached
Catch you falling and I, catch you falling in
I will be there to support you as you fall
Get you, follow me now
Follow me immediately
I got a bruise for the pain
I have physical evidence of the suffering
In memory of paps, wasn't there for the fame
In honor of my father, who wasn't present during my rise to fame
I gotta make it rock for the kids in the chains
I must succeed and inspire the children in difficult situations
And the ones with the stories, prolly always make it rain
And those with their own tales to tell, they probably always find success
If you ever need a friend lemme talk to you
If you ever need a companion, let me communicate with you
If you never need a house, I could build for you
If you require shelter, I can construct a home for you
If you ever need the love, issa drug
If you ever desire affection, it's like an addictive substance
Forever me and paps
Forever me and my father
Wasn't always there but imagine if he was
He wasn't always present, but imagine the impact if he had been
I could really need your help with the hugs tho
I could genuinely benefit from your comforting embrace
I could really need your help in the mudd tho
I could truly use your assistance in difficult situations
I could really need your help inner peace
I could truly use your support in finding inner tranquility
Always for the streets
I am constantly dedicated to the urban community
I'mma keep it real enemies
I will always remain authentic, confronting my adversaries
That's real
That is genuine
Get you, follow me now
Join me, follow my lead right away
Yeah
Yes, indeed
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Juneill Theunissen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@herrneilso
@quazymood- This song is from the Inworlds 12" 45, and came a full 2 years before "Future Ghosts" (and sounds nothing like it imo).
@fantasykissass- They did make a soundtrack to a science-fiction film; unfortunately, the film was never made, but the record is called Read Only Memory, and it's one of Chrome's craziest!
@david moon - That's interesting and doesn't surprise me. But if anyone in The Ramones was a Chrome fan, my money would be on DeeDee (who co-wrote their song Danger Zone).
Here's a paragraph from my book about Chrome, which is available in Cleopatra Records' box set:
At the time, my friends and I considered Chrome to be the craziest band in the world, but when the 12-inch 45 Inworlds came out we all agreed they were the coolest thing ever. Glowering from the monochromatic cover, they looked like guys who'd clearly earned their over-the-top names. Both songs “Danger Zone” and “In A Dream” share a stark horror-rock vibe, featuring Helios on lead vocals and Damon’s eeriest synth lines. The former song’s chorus is strikingly reminiscent of Hawkwind’s “Days of The Underground,” (which mentions “chromium heroes”) from the UK spacerockers’ seventh album Quark, Strangeness And Charm – an outstanding 1977 science-fiction themed record that would seem to be the greatest single influence on Chrome’s overall aesthetic – but I daresay Chrome’s chunky groove is more driving and badass than anything from that band (even when Lemmy and Simon King provided the bottom, which is saying a lot). A few years after the release of Inworlds, the Ramones would record a song called “Danger Zone” for their Too Tough To Die album with a chorus featuring identical lyrics to Chrome’s song of the same name. (Curiously, I’ve heard Hawkwind detractors snidely describe the British stoners as “basically, the Ramones playing twenty minute songs.”) Despite their new label’s best efforts, SF’s weirdest outsiders never achieved a fraction of the popularity enjoyed by New York’s loveable lunkheads, nor anywhere near the exposure of the perpetually touring Hawkwind – not that they wouldn’t have liked to, but exposure and popularity were clearly not their main motivations; rather, Chrome was an esoteric rock head’s creepiest wet dream come true. To me, they always evoked the cartoon image of a pair of monkeys clanking around in an old rocketship; loveable losers of the sort one rarely sees any more.
@StevenCormier-od9mg
One of my favorites And I'm living now
@halfcabdisaster7
Everyday is a danger zone, better listen to more Chrome.
@Pablo-zk6ug
aged like wine
@LarzGustafsson
LOL!
@TimGoldieAbjectBloc
INCREDIBLE stuff. Prong got me onto Chrome. I wish I'd known about Chrome in 1981 instead of wasting so much of my 8 year old child energy on Gary Numan. At least i had Siouxsie, Adam Ant and Creatures records phewwwww. Bless you Chrome!
@darkmotion80
What a bloody dynamite! Greetings from Hellas.Happy to discover you!
@briandp22269
Oh man. The absolute worst thing that could happen! I'm listening to Chrome, getting in the groove, and then all the sudden Youtube breaks into a Christmas commercial. Oh brother. Talk about a mood breaker!
@paulvanreesch2493
Jingle bells... Batman smells, Robin laid an egg...
@LarzGustafsson
I hate Xmas. It's from Satan.
@vomeinsamenmadchensophie
FoReveR fantastic...!!! ♡.