“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.
Somethingood
Chromeo Lyrics
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A blast of lightning through the storm
Should have seen it as an omen
But I chose to carry on
This is what those tales are made of
It was rather true to form
A boy sees girl then his knees just drop
I care for you
And I'll switch the word up if you want me to
I care for you
But caring is so see-through
The sequel is a thing we call love
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
It's just the start and this is something good
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
It's just the start and this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
I can never lie
I'm sweating but my hands are dry
Say the word and I'm the first one running
I'm the first one running
And every little move you make is no mistake
So don't just take me for a pretender
I'm a contender
I care for you
And I'll switch the word up if you want me to
I care for you
But caring is so see-through
The sequel is a thing we call love
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
It's just the start and this is something good
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
It's just the start and this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
I can feel it
I can feel it
(It's just the start and this is something good)
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
I can feel it
I can feel it
(It's just the start and this is something good)
Stop it right there
Stop it right there
Oh, stop it right there
Stop it right there
You think love is a thing of the past
I never felt so real
I want something that's gonna last
I never felt those chills
You think love is a thing of the past
I never felt so real
I want something that's gonna last
I never felt those chills
You think that love is just a thing of the past
I want someone that's gonna make it last
You think that love is just a thing of the past
I want someone that's gonna make it last
Stop it right there
Stop it right there
Stop it right there
Stop it right there
The lyrics of Chromeo's "Somethingood" revolve around the feelings of falling in love, and the excitement and anticipation that come with it. The song begins with a description of a pivotal moment in the singer's love story, a moment that could have been an omen but was instead seen as a sign of something good. The chorus repeats the idea that this is the start of something good, and that the excitement and newness of the relationship are rattling the singer's bones, making it impossible to leave the person alone.
The verses delve deeper into the singer's feelings, acknowledging that caring for someone is not always straightforward, and that love can be both exhilarating and intimidating. The bridge of the song is a call to stop doubting love and to embrace the possibility of something real and lasting.
Overall, "Somethingood" captures the emotions of falling in love, from the uncertainty and the excitement to the hope of finding something that will last. It's a catchy, upbeat song that celebrates the thrill of new love and the transformative power of caring for someone else.
Line by Line Meaning
An electrifying moment
A moment so intense and exciting that it feels like a sudden shock of lightning during a storm
A blast of lightning through the storm
A sudden, powerful burst of emotion amidst a turbulent time
Should have seen it as an omen
It was a sign that something significant was about to happen
But I chose to carry on
Despite the warning sign, I decided to keep going
This is what those tales are made of
This is the classic, archetypal story of boy meets girl
It was rather true to form
It followed a predictable pattern, as many love stories do
A boy sees girl then his knees just drop
The boy is overwhelmed and smitten as soon as he sees the girl
Heartbeat stops
His heart skips a beat, a common reaction to intense attraction
I care for you
I have feelings for you
And I'll switch the word up if you want me to
I'm willing to change my language to make you more comfortable
But caring is so see-through
Expressing care can be transparent or unconvincing
The sequel is a thing we call love
Our story will continue and develop into a romantic relationship
I can't leave you alone
I can't resist being near you
It's rattling my bones
My desire for you is so strong that it's shaking me to my core
I can feel it
The emotion and attraction are tangible and undeniable
It's just the start and this is something good
This is just the beginning of our relationship, and it has the potential to be something great
I can never lie
I will always be honest with you
I'm sweating but my hands are dry
I'm nervous but trying to keep my cool
Say the word and I'm the first one running
If you need me, I'll be there immediately
I'm a contender
I'm someone you can take seriously as a romantic partner
And every little move you make is no mistake
I'm paying attention to everything you do and it only confirms my feelings for you
So don't just take me for a pretender
Don't dismiss me as insincere or superficial
Stop it right there
Pause this moment and appreciate its significance
You think love is a thing of the past
You may be jaded or pessimistic about the possibility of love
I never felt so real
I've never experienced emotions this intensely before
I want something that's gonna last
I'm looking for a relationship that will endure and be meaningful
I never felt those chills
I've never had such a visceral and thrilling reaction to someone before
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID MACKLOVITCH, PATRICK GEMAYEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
El Valhir
An electrifying moment
A blast of lightning through the storm
Should have seen it as an omen
But I chose to carry on
This is what those tales are made of
It was rather true to form
A boy sees girl then his knees just drop
Heartbeat stops
I care for you
And I'll switch the word up if you want me to
I care for you
But caring is so see-through
The sequel is a thing we call love
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
It's just the start and this is something good
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
It's just the start and this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good,…
nifan
An electrifying moment
A blast of lightning through the storm
Should have seen it as an omen
But I chose to carry on
This is what those tales are made of
It was rather true to form
A boy sees girl then his knees just drop
Heartbeat stops
[Pre-Chorus]
I care for you
And I'll switch the word up if you want me to
I care for you
But caring is so see-through
The sequel is a thing we call love
[Chorus]
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
It's just the start and this is something good
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
It's just the start and this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
I can never lie
I'm sweating but my hands are dry
Say the word and I'm the first one running
I'm the first one running
And every little move you make is no mistake
So don't just take me for a pretender
I'm a contender
[Pre-Chorus]
I care for you
And I'll switch the word up if you want me to
I care for you
But caring is so see-through
The sequel is a thing we call love
[Chorus]
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
It's just the start and this is something good
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
It's just the start and this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
Something good, something good, something good, this is something good
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
I can feel it
I can feel it
(It's just the start and this is something good)
I can't leave you alone
It's rattling my bones
I can feel it
I can feel it
I can feel it
(It's just the start and this is something good)
[Tempo slow-down]
Stop it right there
Stop it right there
Oh, stop it right there
Stop it right there
You think love is a thing of the past
I never felt so real
I want something that's gonna last
I never felt those chills
You think love is a thing of the past
I never felt so real
(I never felt so real)
I want something that's gonna last
I never felt those chills
(I never felt those chills)
You think that love is just a thing of the past
(Thing of the past)
I want someone that's gonna make it last
(Make it last)
You think that love is just a thing of the past
(Thing of the past)
I want someone that's gonna make it last
(Make it last)
Stop it right there
Stop it right there
Stop it right there
Stop it right there
Jesse Fletcher
imagine if chromeo, duck sauce and daft punk made a collab 0_0 that would be the funkiest track ever created
Skonata
*pulling out of dairy queen drive thru
okay... I've got some bad news champ
SOUL TIES
I want it to happen
Mike Triplett
Look man they're trying to make music not get everyone pregnant
Leon howgate
+LazerDuck funk has many faces, this is just a more recent version. 😊
Asia Mockingbird
That's the most amazing sound that I've never heard before...:D
Edward Steward II
This is such a great feel good track. So much nostalgia to the best of 80s synth and funk!
Isaiah Headen
This is the best song on the album. The levels of music groove is unreal. People just don't know.
david fluckinger
384 years on a continuous loop and still agree
Baranoeda
123 years later and still agree