“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.
Must've Been
Chromeo Lyrics
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Ooh, babe, yeah yeah
One hit of you, I went through the roof
Your love's so strong, that's a hundred proof
Too much of you, I ain't drivin' home
No, I ain't spendin' the night alone
Tell me why you keep me guessin'
I wish I'd have learned my lesson
But I wanted you, yeah, I wanted you
I must've been high when I met you
Out of my mind when I decided to love you
Now I'm just tryin' to forget you
I must've been, I must've been
I must've been high when I met you (met you)
Out of my mind when I decided to love you
I must've been drunk off your words
Twisted off your kisses, I know
I must've been, I must've been
High
I must've been high
I must've been high
I must've been high
Could be Mary, could be Molly, could be you
Y'all girls got me in a trance
Hypnotized, can't wake up
Fantasizing, could be Christina or Lucy
Can't believe this how y'all do me
You only call me to use me and abuse me
All this lyin' got me stressin'
Tell me why you keep me guessin'
I wish I'd have learned my lesson
But I wanted you, yeah, I wanted you
I must've been high when I met you (met you)
Out of my mind when I decided to love you
Now I'm just tryin' to forget you (forget you)
I must've been, I must've been
I must've been high when I met you
Out of my mind when I decided to love you
I must've been drunk off your words
Twisted off your kisses, I know
I must've been, I must've been
High
I must've been, I must've been high
I must've been, I must've been high
I must've been, I must've been high
High when I met you
I'm comin' down like a flight of stairs
I guess I'm finally seein' clear
I know I promised I wouldn't call
I guess I'm just goin' through withdrawal
I must've been high when I met you
Out of my mind when I decided to love you
I must've been drunk off your words
Twisted off your kisses, I know
I must've been, I must've been
High
I must've been, I must've been high
I must've been, I must've been high
I must've been, I must've been high
I must've, must've been
The song "Must've Been" by Chromeo feat. DRAM is a catchy pop song with hints of electronica and funk. The opening lyrics provide a glimpse into the almost euphoric feeling of falling in love unexpectedly, with the singer singing, "I must've been, babe / Ooh, babe, yeah yeah". As the song progresses, the lyrics demonstrate the intense highs and lows of a passionate but ultimately doomed love affair. The singer acknowledges that their partner's love is potent ("Your love's so strong, that's a hundred proof"), but also recognizes the dangerous consequences of indulging too much ("Too much of you, I ain't drivin' home / No, I ain't spendin' the night alone").
The chorus of the song repeats the refrain, "I must've been high when I met you / Out of my mind when I decided to love you". This repetition emphasizes the idea that love can feel like an addictive substance that clouds one's judgment and makes them behave irrationally. The second verse of the song shifts to a more accusatory tone, with the singer listing off a series of women who have supposedly "got [him] in a trance" and "only call [him] to use [him] and abuse [him]". This verse suggests that the singer is struggling to move on from their past relationships and is perhaps projecting their feelings of hurt and betrayal onto their current partner.
Overall, "Must've Been" is a fun and upbeat song that explores the ups and downs of falling in love. Its catchy melody and relatable lyrics make it a great addition to any pop or electronica playlist.
Line by Line Meaning
I must've been, babe
I am stunned by your love
One hit of you, I went through the roof
Your love is so strong, it has taken over me completely
Your love's so strong, that's a hundred proof
Your love has a powerful effect on me
Too much of you, I ain't drivin' home
Your love has me intoxicated to the point where I can't safely go home
No, I ain't spendin' the night alone
I want to spend the night with you
All this lyin' got me stressin'
Your dishonesty is causing me a lot of anxiety
Tell me why you keep me guessin'
I am confused about your intentions
I wish I'd have learned my lesson
I regret falling for you
But I wanted you, yeah, I wanted you
Despite the negative consequences, I still desire you
I must've been high when I met you
Meeting you and falling in love with you has turned my world upside down
Out of my mind when I decided to love you
Loving you has made me crazy, but I couldn't resist your charms
Now I'm just tryin' to forget you
I am struggling to move on from our relationship
Could be Mary, could be Molly, could be you
I am entranced by multiple women and can't choose between them
Y'all girls got me in a trance
All of these women have a hold on me
Hypnotized, can't wake up
I feel powerless to resist their allure
Fantasizing, could be Christina or Lucy
I am daydreaming about the possibilities with different women
Can't believe this how y'all do me
I am surprised by how these women are manipulating me
You only call me to use me and abuse me
I feel like these women are only interested in me for their own selfish reasons
I'm comin' down like a flight of stairs
I am experiencing a harsh reality check
I guess I'm finally seein' clear
I am starting to understand the true nature of my relationships
I know I promised I wouldn't call
I am struggling to resist the temptation of staying in contact with these women
I guess I'm just goin' through withdrawal
I am addicted to the excitement and attention from these women
High when I met you
You had an incredible impact on me from the very beginning
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: David Macklovitch, Patrick Gemayel, Shelley Marshaun Massenburg-Smith, Isaiah Tejada, Ammar Malik, Jacob Hindlin, William Bastian
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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[Intro: DRAM]
I must've been, babe
Ooh, babe, yeah yeah
[Verse 1: Dave 1]
One hit of you, I went through the roof
Your love's so strong, that's a hundred proof
Too much of you, I ain't drivin' home
No, I ain't spendin' the night alone
[Pre-Chorus: Dave 1]
All this lyin' got me stressin'
Tell me why you keep me guessin'
I wish I'd have learned my lesson
But I wanted you, yeah, I wanted you
[Chorus: DRAM & Dave 1]
I must've been high when I met you
Out of my mind when I decided to love you
Now I'm just tryin' to forget you
I must've been, I must've been
I must've been high when I met you (met you)
Out of my mind when I decided to love you
I must've been drunk off your words
Twisted off your kisses, I know
I must've been, I must've been
[Post-Chorus: Dave 1 & P Thugg]
High
I must've been high
I must've been high
I must've been high
I must've been high
[Verse 2: DRAM]
Could be Mary, could be Molly, could be you
Y'all girls got me in a trance
Hypnotized, can't wake up
Fantasizing, could be Christina or Lucy
Can't believe this how y'all do me
You only call me to use me and abuse me
[Pre-Chorus: Dave 1]
All this lyin' got me stressin'
Tell me why you keep me guessin'
I wish I'd have learned my lesson
But I wanted you, yeah, I wanted you
[Chorus: DRAM & Dave 1]
I must've been high when I met you (met you)
Out of my mind when I decided to love you
Now I'm just tryin' to forget you (forget you)
I must've been, I must've been
I must've been high when I met you
Out of my mind when I decided to love you
I must've been drunk off your words
Twisted off your kisses, I know
I must've been, I must've been
[Post-Chorus: DRAM, Dave 1 & P Thugg]
High
I must've been, I must've been high
I must've been, I must've been high
I must've been, I must've been high
High when I met you
[Bridge: Dave 1]
I'm comin' down like a flight of stairs
I guess I'm finally seein' clear
I know I promised I wouldn't call
I guess I'm just goin' through withdrawal
[Chorus: Dave 1 & DRAM]
I must've been high when I met you
Out of my mind when I decided to love you
I must've been drunk off your words
Twisted off your kisses, I know
I must've been, I must've been
[Post-Chorus: DRAM, Dave 1 & P Thugg]
High
I must've been, I must've been high
I must've been, I must've been high
I must've been, I must've been high
I must've, must've been
@Maroon5
What a song!
@queenae1796
Maroon 5 l LLove you
@queenae1796
😢💕💕💕👑
@kenosisnetwork3976
Maroon 5 you guys are awesome
@EdwinMichaelBoo
🕴💫🥂 🔥💦🍌🚔
@pappabuN
After the remix they did, im sure they're friends/friendly with eachother
@naz4444
Love how Chromeo always sticks to their foundation of creating cool hip songs that EVERYONE can dance to, we need another album boys!
@drumsandroses22
naz4444 it's coming its coming soon but not soon enough!
@chromeo
❤️🕺🏽
@leayegge9595
Any day now