“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.
Lost On The Way Home
Chromeo Lyrics
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Who's gonna have your time?
Who's gonna have your back, when the shove comes a pushin'? (Uh, ooh baby)
Who's gonna have your back?
I know you do
I'm pretty sure you had it since I've met you
I listen to you talk,
But I've paid my dues, whatever you choose
I took the burden off of you too
I don't know why it's such a struggle to make you come around to my point of view
And I know it's gonna take time
But you know that I care
But baby I know it's gonna take time
But you know that I'm there
And when it gets down to it
I can never leave I'm too proud
I've got my mind made up, my feet on the ground
When you're up all night and you never make a sound
Where I'm not too far if you look around
Who's gonna have your right, when your left needs leanin'? (Ooh baby)
Who's gonna take your side?
Who's gonna hold you down, when your heart beat's beatin'?
Ooh baby you know
I know it's you
That's no excuse
And we can't go back, cause there's no pact and there's no truce
In other words, it's just no use
I told you first, when you know the truth
I know you're thirsty for a change,
But nothing can arrange the strangeness that we're goin' through
And I know it's gonna take time
But you know that I care
But baby I know it's gonna take time
But you know that I'm there
And when it gets down to it
I can never leave I'm too proud
I've got my mind made up, my feet on the ground
When you're up all night and you never make a sound
Where I'm not too far if you look around
And I know it's gonna take time
But you know that I care
But baby I know it's gonna take time
But you know that I'm there
And when it gets down to it
We had much of everything
Your touch was everything
Went dutch on everything
But got lost on the way home
We had much of everything
Your touch was everything
Went dutch on everything
But got lost on the way home
Lost on the way home
Lost on the way home
Lost on the way home
Lost on the way home
Lost on the way home
Lost on the way home
The lyrics to Chromeo's song Lost On The Way Home describe a rough patch in a relationship where both parties are unsure of each other's loyalty and support. The chorus poses questions about who will be there for the other person through thick and thin, and the verses explore the struggle to communicate and come to a mutual understanding. The singer expresses their dedication to the relationship and their frustration with the other person's difficulty in seeing things from their perspective.
The repeated line "lost on the way home" suggests a feeling of being adrift or directionless, possibly representing the muddled emotions and conflicting priorities of the two characters. Despite all of the challenges, the singer remains committed to the relationship and willing to work through the difficulties.
Overall, the song is a melancholy yet hopeful reflection on the ups and downs of relationships and the importance of sticking together through the tough times.
Line by Line Meaning
Who's gonna to have your time, when it's down to the minute? (Baby)
Who will prioritize you and spend time with you when you're busy? (Baby)
Who's gonna have your back, when the shove comes a pushin'? (Uh, ooh baby)
Who will support you in times of trouble and stress? (Uh, ooh baby)
I know you do
I know that you care about me and have my back
I'm pretty sure you had it since I've met you
I believe that you've had my back since we met
I listen to you talk, And it's like you forgetin' about all the bullshit that we've been through
When I hear you speak, it seems like you're ignoring the issues we've faced
But I've paid my dues, whatever you choose, I took the burden off of you too
I've done my part and helped you, regardless of your decisions and struggles
I don't know why it's such a struggle to make you come around to my point of view
I don't understand why it's difficult for you to see things from my perspective
But you know that I care, And when it gets down to it
You know that I care about you, especially in difficult situations
I can never leave I'm too proud, I've got my mind made up, my feet on the ground
I'm too proud to abandon you, and I'm firm in my decisions
When you're up all night and you never make a sound, Where I'm not too far if you look around
When you're struggling silently and need help, I'm not too far away to lend a hand
Who's gonna have your right, when your left needs leanin'? (Ooh baby), Who's gonna take your side?
Who will support you when you need it most? (Ooh baby) Who will stand by your side?
Who's gonna hold you down, when your heart beat's beatin'? Ooh baby you know
Who will comfort you in times of emotional distress? You know it's me
And we can't go back, cause there's no pact and there's no truce, In other words, it's just no use
We can't return to the past because there's no agreement or understanding, so it's pointless
I know you're thirsty for a change, But nothing can arrange the strangeness that we're goin' through
I know you want things to be different, but the situation we're in is too strange to fix
We had much of everything, Your touch was everything, Went dutch on everything
We had a lot together, your touch meant everything, and we shared expenses equally
But got lost on the way home, Lost on the way home, Lost on the way home, Lost on the way home, Lost on the way home, Lost on the way home
But somewhere along the way, we lost our way and couldn't find our path home
Lyrics © OBO APRA/AMCOS
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@sarahfryday9458
The most beautiful track I've heard in 2 years!
Like her all round gorgeous sister, Solange is amazing with her vocals!
My sister introduced me to this Don of all tunes! :)))
Chromeo are the kind of creative geniuses that I pay good money to see in any country they happen to be performing in!
SO IMPRESSED!
Music at it's best people!
Please don't leave any negative unnecessary comments unrelated to this, as that would indicate either stupidity, ignorance or mental health issues and is embarrassing to you, your friends and family!
Love and peace everyone!
Thank God, people can make music like this!
Xxxx
@misshoneynevercame4832
Feels like the 80's/90's quality of music again! Love this!
@shadowknight3035
Why do you need to put exclamation point in this comment? To prove you like the song? You could've just said so and people would get it but i guess you gotta be extra.
@sonyapeach
QuickSketch Student Apparently you don't know how to use a exclamation point. Your last comment need one yet you failed to use it. The Original commentator clearly was enthused, so he/she used the correct end mark to show it.
@rakshithshetty2787
@@shadowknight3035 Why so salty? Calm tf down!
@JoeUrbanYYC
Could totally hear this during an emotional Miami Vice scene.
@tylershepard4269
@@shadowknight3035Jesus Christ. Pull that stick out of your ass.
@formoftherapy
Wish this song had a music video. Feel like this is the standout of this album.
@leighgawtry4463
Need chromeo in my life!!
@DoubleUD
Sometimes treasures are meant to be buried, we're just lucky to have found this one.
@johndonohue3756
45s is better