David Macklovitch is currently earning his Ph.D in French literature from Columbia University, where he also teaches undergraduate French classes.
Highlights of their 2004 debut album She's In Control include club tracks Needy Girl, Mercury Tears, Rage!, and Destination: Overdrive. In 2005, Chromeo released a mix CD of funky dance tracks on Eskimo Belgium records entitled Un Joli Mix Pour Toi (A Pretty Mix For You). During early 2007 Chromeo supported indie rock group Bloc Party on their British tour.
Their second album "Fancy Footwork", produced by Chromeo themselves with the help of Tiga and mixed by Philippe Zdar from Cassius, was released on June 26th, 2007.
The album took them on a two-year world tour performing in festivals such as Glastonbury, Reading and Leeds in the UK, Fujirock in Japan, Iceland Airwaves in Iceland, Pemberton Music Festival in Canada and Coachella, Bonnaroo, Rothbury Festival and Lollapalooza in the US.
Chromeo contributed to K7's mixed series titled DJ-Kicks: Chromeo. In summer 2010 the track ' Fancy Footwork' was used as the sound track for a VO5 Extreme Hair Gel advertisement in the UK. The YouTube video of the original release in 2008 had over 666,000 hits by late July 2010.
Chromeo released their third studio album entitled "Business Casual" on September 14, 2010.
Their song " Don't Turn The Lights On" is featured on the video game FIFA 11 exposing them to a new group of listeners. In 2011 the same song was also featured on the video game Dirt3. Their song Bonified Lovin (Yuksek remix) is also on the video game FIFA 09.
At the beginning of March 2011, Chromeo sent out notice that it had recorded the "world's smallest album," entitled Drive Time, which consists of 55 songs in only 183 seconds. About a week later, it was revealed that Drive Time is actually a free musical Nokia Own Voice satellite navigation pack for Ovi Maps, made for usage with Nokia's compatible cell phones. A red vinyl 5" single consisting of regular, instrumental and a cappella versions of "Turn Left" and "Follow" was released to promote it, with a sticker on the shrink wrap saying that it was a numbered limited edition of 40 copies.
Trivia:
Guitarist and lead singer David Macklovitch is the older brother of A-Trak (Alain Macklovitch), who in 1997 was the youngest-ever winner of the DMC World DJ Championship and is currently Kanye West's tour DJ.
Macklovitch is currently earning his Ph.D in French Literature from Columbia University.
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Play The Fool
Chromeo Lyrics
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I was in the mood for loving
And later that night when I fell asleep
I kept thinking of it
I saw her in the mirror
Thought I could get near enough to whisper
It's just one of those types of memoriesI could barely miss her
Don't let me play the fool, yeah
And get carried away (carried away)
Don't let me play the fool, yeah
And get carried away
Because I might end up fooling around with you
Yeah, I might end up fooling around with you
A smoky atmosphere
I had nothing to fear
The night was young
A message loud and clear
She spoke into my ear
My heart was stung
So I looked to the left, looked to the right
Only one girl was outta sight
And I wanted her
It's just one of those types of memories
And I'm still thinking of her
Don't let me play the fool, yeah
And get carried away (carried away)
Don't let me play the fool, yeah
And get carried awayBecause I might end up fooling around with you
Yeah, I might end up fooling around with you
And the sparks are flying, it's no wonder why
And the lights are shining bright enough
They're almost blinding my eye
I feel like my fate and your fate are combined
On the floor tonight
'Cause no one escapes from lust
Yeah, I might end up fooling around with you
Yeah, I might end up fooling around with you
Because, I might end up fooling around with you
Yeah, I might end up fooling around with you
The song "Play The Fool" by Chromeo is all about a hazy memory of a potential love affair. The lyrics are vivid and suggestive, with imagery that paints a picture of a smoky, sultry room. The song starts with the singer reminiscing about the night when he was in the mood for loving. He saw a girl that he was attracted to in the mirror and tried to get near enough to whisper to her. However, she disappeared into the night, leaving him to think about her.
The chorus repeats throughout the song, with the singer pleading not to be played for a fool and get carried away. He knows that he could end up fooling around with the girl that he can't get out of his head. The second verse talks about how the girl spoke into his ear, leaving him stunned. He looked around but couldn't find her. The singer knows that he still wants her, but he's trying not to be played for a fool.
Overall, the song is a cautionary tale about the risks of getting too carried away with your emotions. It's a reminder to be careful with your heart and not to let your desire blind you to the potential consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just one of those hazy memories
This is a vague recollection from the past.
I was in the mood for loving
I felt romantic and desirous.
And later that night when I fell asleep
I dreamed about what had happened.
I kept thinking of it
It stayed in my mind.
I saw her in the mirror
I looked at myself and imagined being near her.
Thought I could get near enough to whisper
I hoped to be close to her so I could speak privately.
It's just one of those types of memories
This is a common and recurring memory.
I could barely miss her
I almost touched her.
Don't let me play the fool, yeah
Please don’t let me do something foolish.
And get carried away (carried away)
And lose control.
Because I might end up fooling around with you
I could end up having a physical encounter with you.
A smoky atmosphere
The air was foggy and hazy.
I had nothing to fear
I was unafraid.
The night was young
It was still early in the evening.
A message loud and clear
What she said was very clear.
She spoke into my ear
She whispered to me.
My heart was stung
My emotions were aroused.
So I looked to the left, looked to the right
I searched for her presence.
Only one girl was outta sight
She was the only one missing.
And I wanted her
I desired her affection.
And the sparks are flying, it's no wonder why
I feel an electric attraction to you.
And the lights are shining bright enough
The illumination is intense.
They're almost blinding my eye
It’s almost too bright for me to handle.
I feel like my fate and your fate are combined
Our destinies feel intertwined.
On the floor tonight
Here and now, in this moment.
'Cause no one escapes from lust
We’re giving in to physical desire.
Yeah, I might end up fooling around with you
I could end up having an intimate encounter with you.
Yeah, I might end up fooling around with you
I could end up having an intimate encounter with you.
Because, I might end up fooling around with you
I’m aware I could have a physical encounter with you.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID MACKLOVITCH, PATRICK GEMAYEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@OnlyUpto9
It's just one of those hazy memories
I was in the mood for loving
And later that night when I fell asleep
I kept thinking of it
I saw her in the mirror
Thought I could get near enough to whisper
It's just one of those types of memories
I could barely miss her
Don't let me play the fool, yeah
And get carried away (carried away)
Don't let me play the fool, yeah
And get carried away
Because I might end up fooling around with you
Yeah I might end up fooling around with you
A smoky atmosphere
I had nothing to fear, the night was young
A message loud and clear
She spoke into my ear, my heart was stung
So I looked to the left, looked to the right
Only one girl was outta sight and I wanted her
It's just one of those types of memories
And I'm still thinking of her
Don't let me play the fool, yeah
And get carried away (carried away)
Don't let me play the fool, yeah
And get carried away
Because I might end up fooling around with you
Yeah I might end up fooling around with you
And the sparks are flying it's no wonder why
And the lights are shining bright enough
They're almost blinding my eye
I feel like my fate and your fate are combined
On the floor tonight, cause no one escapes from lust
Yeah I might end up fooling around with you
Yeah I might end up fooling around with you
Because I might end up fooling around with you
Yeah I might end up fooling around with you
@OzduSoleilDATA
Why am I just now hearing about Chromeo? This is some good stuff!
@douwevenema3748
+Oz du Soleil yes baby, it is, nice name you have... sunny, should look up nickodemus sun children, because.. that's my vibe
@chrisnorman1183
+Oz du Soleil As they were still hammering/flogging all that pop BS.
@OzduSoleilDATA
Douwe Venema that's some good stuff!
@MonkeyBarsEveryday
That's what I'm sayin. I'm so late
@gamersresidence6040
I have literally wasted years....just found them.
@saratoga123321
That synthesizer...
@techieswreckies
This track makes me feel so free and airy <3
@cristianloza5472
Dear Chromeo, I wish you played this track on your 2014 tour.
Love,
A Fan
@kmibrlnd
Cristian Loza Espero que vengan a México de nuevo ;_;
Me los perdí en pal norte 2014...