“Adult” is a loaded thing to call someone in this day and age, since adults have basically wrecked our planet. But for Chromeo, to be an adult doesn’t mean being a cog in the square world’s machinery. Rather, it signifies evolution, sophistication, and nuance. Aging like wine or cheese, not like fruit or milk. While we do so, how much of our groove do we actually choose to hold on to? Chromeo says: “all of it.” As you already know (unless you’ve been living in a vibes vacuum since the early 2000s), Chromeo is the paramount funk band of our time. Friends since childhood, Dave and Pee have built an empire of soigné, danceable, and intelligent music over the course of two decades. Few duos can claim this kind of psychic togetherness and evergreen staying power. Really, who else? One must venture into the stratosphere to find precedents. And now that Dave’s double-breasted suits are popping and Pee’s turtlenecks are in effect mode, it’s safe to say that we can rely on Chromeo to stick around for years to come.
Wait, do you want to hear something really adult? Try this on for size: the anguish of late-stage capitalist monogamy is very much a thing. Here, we come to the essence of Adult Contemporary, the most lyrically cohesive Chromeo opus to date: it’s a 14-track meditation on mature relationships. This is perhaps best conveyed in the song “BTS,” which sounds like a classic Chromeo funk jam but, as is often the case with these guys, hides a deeper message. An ode to just going to sleep (“rest can be Better Than Sex”), it’s about that moment in an affair of the heart when you can just say, “Baby, this week was a doozy and I really just need to crash.” How real is that? Or there’s a song like “Personal Effects,” in which Dave reminisces over a partner after seeing her phone charger left at his house. Modern romance, indeed. Throughout the album, songs function like short stories, each a variation on what it’s like to be in love in 2024 – from joyful commitment to crippling co-dependency, from the platonic to the profane. It’s no picnic…yet lo and behold, it can also be hilarious, and Dave and Pee tackle it all in their signature straight-faced style. Lest we forget the core Chromeo value: there is no such thing as irony.
Onto that other word. “Contemporary.” An interesting choice for a band who has always been equally of-the-moment and openly indebted to its ancestors. But in an era when everything is available all the time, seamlessly melding together the new and the old might just be the most contemporary act an artist can commit. Chromeo offers us a singularity of funk, with music more elegant and considered than ever before. Take for instance the lush horn arrangements on “Words With You” and “Lost And Found” or the banging electro-synths in “(I Don’t Need A) New Girl.” This is Chromeo in full two-man studio muso mode, danceable and delicate, simultaneously wielding deft live instrumentation and a relentless four-on-the-floor kick drum that scans the entire record. For the first time in a while, it really is a tandem affair. The previous albums were very much about collaborating. Getting other people involved and going big. Adult Contemporary is more ambitious specifically because it revolves solely around two besties at the top of their game, doing absolutely everything on their own. Hence a deeply intimate feel, with Dave and Pee accomplishing two things at once: getting back to basics in terms of method while also expanding the songwriting and atmosphere. The Chromeo blueprint of maximum funk earnestness sits front and center.
So with that in mind, we invite you to join not only our contemporary times but also the ranks of the grown. Contrary to our infantilizing culture – which would prefer you stunted –, adulthood is a blast. And with a soundtrack such as Adult Contemporary, it’s a place of pleasure, discernment, groove, and comradeship. Come now, dip your toe into the infinity pool of maturity. You’ll find yourself, before too long, happy to evolve funkily alongside Chromeo.
Fall Back 2U
Chromeo Lyrics
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'Cause maybe you and I just can't be friends (ohh yeah)
Let's ride the freeway 'til the end
When loving is so good you can't pretend
I know I left you hanging
But I'm a right my wrongs
I'm gonna write you love letters
Gonna put a plan together
Gonna put it all in motion
Every single thing I gotta do to fall back 2U
You ought to know I had a lot, a lot, a lot, a lot on my mind (oh yeah)
But it's never too late to try
You ought to know I had a lot, a lot, a lot, a lot on my mind (oh yeah)
But it's never too late to try, oh baby
Let's finally figure it out
If there's a problem we can air it out
I can't stand to be in a relationship when it stops
If we hit a wall, then watch
That could give us something to talk about
I could be there to catch the ball when it drops
I know I left you hanging
But I'm a right my wrongs
I'm gonna write you love letters
Like I wrote this song
Gonna put a plan together
Gonna put it all in motion
Every single thing I gotta do to fall back 2U
You ought to know I had a lot, a lot, a lot, a lot on my mind (oh yeah)
But it's never too late to try
You ought to know I had a lot, a lot, a lot, a lot on my mind (oh yeah)
But it's never too late to try, oh baby
It's never too late to try
I never wanna make you cry
Our love's too great to attenuate
So let's not say goodbye
It's never too late to try
I never wanna make you cry
Our love's too great to attenuate
So let's not say goodbye
It's never too late to try
I never wanna make you cry
Our love's too great to attenuate
So let's not say goodbye
It's never too late to try
I never wanna make you cry
Our love's too great to attenuate
So let's not say goodbye
It's never too late to try
I never wanna make you cry
Our love's too great to attenuate
So let's not say goodbye
It's never too late to try
I never wanna make you cry
Our love's too great to attenuate
So let's not say goodbye
It's never too late to try
I never wanna make you cry
Our love's too great to attenuate
So let's not say goodbye
It's never too late to try
I never wanna make you cry
Our love's too great to attenuate
So let's not say goodbye
You ought to know I had a lot, a lot, a lot, a lot on my mind (oh yeah)
But it's never too late to try
You ought to know I had a lot, a lot, a lot, a lot on my mind (oh yeah)
But it's never too late to try, ooo ooo
A lot on my mind oh yeah
But it's never too late to try, ooo ooo
A lot on my mind oh yeah
But it's never too late to try, ooo ooo
A lot on my mind oh yeah
But it's never too late to try, ooo ooo
In Chromeo's song "Fall Back 2U," the singer reflects on a past relationship and yearns to rekindle the love that was once shared between them. The lyrics suggest that the relationship ended due to a lack of communication and a failure to work through their problems. The singer acknowledges that they left the other person hanging and that they were preoccupied with other things that consumed their thoughts.
However, the singer is now ready to make amends and put in the effort to win back their former partner. They express a willingness to write love letters and do everything in their power to fall back to the other person. They assert that it's never too late to try and that their love is too great to give up on. The singer invites the other person to join them in working through their issues so that their love can grow stronger.
The song's lyrics express a sense of regret and longing, as well as a hope for a renewed connection. The singer's voice is sincere and emotional, reflecting the intensity of the emotions being conveyed. Overall, "Fall Back 2U" is a powerful love song that explores the complexities of relationships and the importance of communication and effort.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's find the feeling once again
Let's rediscover the spark and love we once had
'Cause maybe you and I just can't be friends (ohh yeah)
Perhaps we need to accept that we have romantic feelings for each other and can't just be platonic friends
Let's ride the freeway 'til the end
Let's go all in and take our relationship to the next level
When loving is so good you can't pretend
When the love is real and intense, you can't fake or deny it
I know I left you hanging
I know I disappointed you and didn't follow through with something
But I'm a right my wrongs
I'm going to make it up to you and correct my mistakes
I'm gonna write you love letters
I'm going to express my love and affection for you through written words
Like I wrote this song
Just like how I poured my heart into this song, I will put my heart and soul into my love letters for you
Gonna put a plan together
I'm going to come up with a detailed plan to win your heart and make things right between us
Gonna put it all in motion
I'm going to take action and make my plan a reality
Every single thing I gotta do to fall back 2U
I will do everything in my power to win you back and be with you again
You ought to know I had a lot, a lot, a lot, a lot on my mind (oh yeah)
You should know that there were many things occupying my thoughts and emotions
But it's never too late to try
It's never too late to work on our relationship and make things right between us
Let's finally figure it out
Let's come to a resolution and find a way to fix our problems
If there's a problem we can air it out
If there's an issue between us, we can communicate and discuss it openly and honestly
I can't stand to be in a relationship when it stops
I don't want to be in a relationship that becomes stagnant, I want to keep our love moving forward
If we hit a wall, then watch
If we encounter an obstacle, let's tackle it together and work through it
That could give us something to talk about
Overcoming challenges and obstacles can bring us closer and give us something to bond over
I could be there to catch the ball when it drops
I will be there to support you and catch you when things get tough
It's never too late to try
We still have a chance to make our relationship work if we try
I never wanna make you cry
I never want to hurt you or bring you to tears
Our love's too great to attenuate
Our love is too strong and valuable to weaken or diminish
So let's not say goodbye
Let's not give up on each other and our relationship
A lot on my mind oh yeah
There is a lot weighing on my thoughts and emotions
But it's never too late to try, ooo ooo
Despite everything, we still have a chance to make it right
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID MACKLOVITCH, PATRICK GEMAYEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Verse 1:]
Lets find the feeling once again
Cause maybe you and I just can't be friends (Ohh yeah)
Lets ride the freeway 'til the end
When loving is so good you can't pretend
[Hook:]
I know I left you hanging
But I'm a right my wrongs
I'm a write you love letters
Like I wrote this song
Gonna put a plan together
Gonna put it all in motion
Every single thing I gotta do to fall back 2U
[Chorus:]
You ought to know I had a lot on my mind (oh yeah)
But it's never too late to try [x2]
[Verse 2:]
Lets finally figure it out
If there's a problem we can air it out
I can't stand to be in a relationship when it stops
If we hit a wall, then watch
That could give us something to talk about
I could be there to catch the ball when it drops
[Hook:]
I know I left you hanging
But I'm a right my wrongs
Gonna write you love letters
Like i wrote this song
Gonna put a plan together
Gonna put it all in motion
Every single thing I gotta do to fall back 2U
[Chorus:]
You ought to know I had a lot on my mind (oh yeah)
But it's never too late to try [x2]
It's never too late to try
I never wanna make you cry
Our love's too great to attenuate
So let's not say goodbye [repeat]
@jem229
jamiroquai, chromeo and daft punk= true perfection
@FunkMasterKRoc
wanna be my best friend?
@jem229
meh K, no harm do- OH MY GOD YOUR PULLING A KNIFE ON ME
@enjoyyourself3129
LazerDuck plus Modjo, and duck sauce now that's what I call true perfection.
@oracle_8947
+ Tuxedo
@MBdia98
please add breakbot haha
@matthewalvarez3335
This honestly would be a number 1 hit back the 80's, grooves so well and that saxophone was too sweet
@johnlocke2676
This is Chromes best piece in my opinion.
@DUDEABIDES001
maybe for this album
@wazjamo
I completely agree. This song has everything that makes Chromeo great. Horns- Check, Strings - Check - Handclaps - Check, Talkbox - Check, Sax Solo - check