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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Sexy Socialite
Chromeo Lyrics
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All you do is socialize
And you're always so polite
And your outfits tantalize
When you wanna spend the night
All you do is roll your eyes
They crush on you
(Ooh, they crush on you)
You're a sexy socialite
All you do is socialize
And you're always so polite
And your outfits tantalize
When you wanna spend the night
All you do is roll your eyes
They crush on you
(Ooh, they crush on you)
You're out alone
So young and full of promise
(Young and full of promise)
I could be your boyfriend and your counselor
'Cause the night might damage ya'
You're out alone
So young and full of promise
(Young and full of promise)
I could be your boyfriend and your counselor
'Cause the night might damage ya'
You're a sexy socialite
I wish you were a socialist
Instead of worrying about your name on the list
(You insist)That you should get in there for free
You're too cool to pay a fee
And the owner is like your family
Somebody help me!
You're a sexy socialite
All you do is socialize
As you make your way to the back of the VIP
Watch out for girls that push
Guys that grab your tush
At any moment they'll make you flip
But you're a sexy socialite
And I guess it pays
'Cause you've been out and about for the last four days
And now everybody knows ya'
They all want to approach ya'
And I can't even catch your gaze
What a shame
It's so lame
You're out alone
So young and full of promise
(Young and full of promise)
I could be your boyfriend and your counselor
'Cause the night might damage ya'
You're out alone
So young and full of promise
(Young and full of promise)
I could be your boyfriend and your counselor
'Cause the night might damage ya'
Women are eyeing me
Their men are buying me
Drinks at the bar
You can't go far
In this society
So why you coming at me, homie
With so much acrimony?
Your testimony's phony
And the truth is you don't know me
You're a sexy socialite
(No I'm not, no I'm not)
You're a sexy socialite
(No I'm not, no I'm not)
You're a sexy socialite
(No I'm not, no I'm not)
You're a sexy socialite
(No I'm not, no I'm not)
Sexy socialite
Always so polite
Wanna spend the night
Ooh, they crush on you
Ooh, they crush on you, girl
Sexy socialite
Always so polite
Wanna spend the night
Ooh, they crush on you
Ooh, they crush on you, girl
Sexy socialite
Always so polite
Wanna spend the night
Ooh, they crush on you
Ooh, they crush on you, girl
Sexy socialite
Always so polite
Wanna spend the night
Ooh, they crush on you
Ooh, they crush on you, girl
Sexy socialite
Always so polite
Wanna spend the night
Ooh, they crush on you
Ooh, they crush on you, girl
Sexy socialite
Always so polite
Wanna spend the night
Ooh, they crush on you
Ooh, they crush on you, girl
Sexy socialite
Always so polite
Wanna spend the night
Ooh, they crush on you
Ooh, they crush on you, girl
Sexy socialite
Always so polite
Wanna spend the night
In Chromeo's "Sexy Socialite," the singer is expressing his admiration for a woman who is very active in social circles. The woman in question is always dressed in tantalizing outfits and is polite to everyone she meets, despite only being interested in socializing. The singer sees her as someone young and full of promise, but also as someone who may be in danger given the nature of the social scene. He offers himself as both her boyfriend and counselor, someone who can help guide her through the potentially damaging aspects of the nightlife she participates in. Despite her flaws, the singer is still drawn to her and the social status she holds.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on the perils of society and social status. The woman the singer admires is a product of her environment, and the singer is both attracted to and repelled by her because of it. At the same time, the singer sees himself as someone who can offer a way out of the system, helping her see the danger of the lifestyle she leads.
Line by Line Meaning
You're a sexy socialite
You are an attractive person who enjoys socializing and attending public events.
All you do is socialize
You spend most of your time meeting people and socializing with them.
And you're always so polite
You treat people with respect and good manners.
And your outfits tantalize
Your clothing choices are very alluring and tempting to others.
When you wanna spend the night
When you are interested in spending the night with someone for romantic purposes.
All you do is roll your eyes
You express your annoyance with a dismissive gesture of rolling your eyes.
They crush on you
People are infatuated and attracted to you.
You're out alone
You are by yourself and not with a companion or group of friends.
So young and full of promise (Young and full of promise)
You are still in your youth and have a lot of potential to achieve great things in the future.
I could be your boyfriend and your counselor
I can offer emotional support and guidance as a romantic partner and advisor.
'Cause the night might damage ya'
The nightlife and partying lifestyle can potentially harm your well-being and reputation.
I wish you were a socialist
I wish you were someone who prioritizes the welfare of others and the community over your own personal interests.
Instead of worrying about your name on the list
Instead of being concerned with being on exclusive guest lists for events and parties.
(You insist) That you should get in there for free
You are adamant that you should be allowed into these events and venues without having to pay a fee.
You're too cool to pay a fee
You believe that you are too important or well-liked to have to pay the admission cost like other attendees.
And the owner is like your family
You are very familiar and friendly with the owner of the establishment or event venue.
Somebody help me!
The artist is feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with the situation.
As you make your way to the back of the VIP
You proceed to enter the exclusive VIP section of the event venue.
Watch out for girls that push
Beware of other female attendees who may try to assert themselves or compete with you.
Guys that grab your tush
Be aware of male attendees who may try to make unwanted physical advances towards you.
At any moment they'll make you flip
You may become angry or upset with these actions at any given moment.
And I guess it pays
You benefit financially and socially from attending these events regularly.
'Cause you've been out and about for the last four days
You have been attending social events and parties consistently for the past four days.
And now everybody knows ya'
You have become well-known and familiar to many people in the social scene.
They all want to approach ya'
Many people are interested in getting to know you more closely or romantically.
And I can't even catch your gaze
You are not paying attention or acknowledging the singer's attempts to engage with you.
What a shame
The singer feels disappointed and frustrated with the situation.
It's so lame
The artist thinks the situation is boring and uninteresting.
Women are eyeing me
Other women at the event are looking at the artist and showing interest towards him.
Their men are buying me
The male companions of these women are purchasing drinks for the singer.
Drinks at the bar
Alcoholic beverages being served at the event venue.
You can't go far
You cannot escape or leave the event easily.
In this society
In this particular social circle or group of people.
So why you coming at me, homie
Why are you approaching me in a confrontational or aggressive manner, friend?
With so much acrimony?
With so much bitterness or hostility.
Your testimony's phony
Your story or explanation is insincere or untruthful.
And the truth is you don't know me
The singer asserts that the other person does not truly know or understand him.
(No I'm not, no I'm not)
The singer is denying or disputing the label of being a sexy socialite.
Sexy socialite
A term used to describe someone who is attractive and excels in socializing and attending exclusive events.
Always so polite
You consistently demonstrate good manners and respect towards others.
Wanna spend the night
Interested in having a romantic or sexual encounter for the night.
Ooh, they crush on you
People are infatuated and attracted to you.
Ooh, they crush on you, girl
People are attracted to you and interested in getting to know you better.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID MACKLOVITCH, PATRICK GEMAYEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@adamjensen8702
Chromeo is just perfect.
@stev6963
Fucking LOVE "You're a sexy socialite." "No I'm not, no I'm not."
I cannot stop replaying that part.
@MrRandycolby
It
@macthinno
stev6963 thats amazing
@fernandofeik
Yea
@SomeOne-rq4sv
i strongly dislike that part
@McCallahanIndustries
Always so polite...
@StayClutchAmpd
When you find a popular youtuber on a song randomly many years later lol
@IsraeliDino
Hahaha SAME
@SomeOne-rq4sv
girl...