“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.
When the Night Falls
Chromeo Lyrics
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You can tell by the way that you feel
Make the right calls, oh yeah
And just hope that she remembers you still
I'm searching for a good time
In a city where there's nobody else around
And I know it's been a little while
Now we've had our share of ups and downs
In the years I came through your town
But let's put it all to rest
And just have a night of one on one
When the conversation has begun
Put your head on my chest
There's something about you, girl
And it's rather strange
I wanna come back to you, girl
And make another flame
When the night falls, oh yeah
You can tell by the way that you feel
Make the right calls, oh yeah
And just hope that she remembers you still
Well you probably think I'm a fast-talking romantic
With a highfalutin' ways
But it's all about the impression you made
On the first time I met you
That stayed with me for days
And now I want that feeling back
But I'm not sure where to get it
But you have the answer to that
And you say it's nothing but fun and games
But over the phone it's not the same
So let's try to cross paths
There's something about you, girl
And it's rather strange
I wanna come back to you, girl
And make another flame
When the night falls, oh yeah
You can tell by the way that you feel
Make the right calls, oh yeah
And just hope that she remembers you still
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, yeah
When the night falls, oh yeah
You can tell by the way that you feel
Make the right calls, oh yeah
And just hope that she remembers
Hope that she remembers you still
Chromeo's song "When the Night Falls" is a passionate plea to a former lover for a second chance. It is a song that evokes the feeling of yearning for someone and the desire to recapture past memories. The lyrics are reflective and honest, capturing the essence of reminiscence and the attempt to rebuild a relationship. The song begins by setting the stage for a night of reflection and reminiscence, as if the singer is saying "When the night falls, oh yeah, you can tell by the way that you feel." There is a sense of anticipation and excitement, as though something special is going to happen.
The lyrics describe the search for a good time in a city where there is no one else around. The focus is on the rekindling of a past relationship, with the singer recalling the ups and downs of the years that he came through town. The lyrics reveal an honesty and vulnerability, as the singer pleads with the former lover to put everything to rest and just have a night of one-on-one conversation. The singer wants nothing more than to reconnect with the lover, to just relax and be with each other, as evidenced by the lyrics "put your head on my chest." The song ends by acknowledging the strength of feeling that is shared between the singer and the lover, as the singer declares his desire to return to the person who made such an impression on him.
Line by Line Meaning
When the night falls, oh yeah
As darkness descends, you sense a shift in mood
You can tell by the way that you feel
Your emotions are heightened and you're more in tune with your senses
Make the right calls, oh yeah
Be wise in your decisions, especially when it comes to matters of the heart
And just hope that she remembers you still
Hold on to the hope that the person you long for still remembers you
I'm searching for a good time
I'm in pursuit of a pleasurable experience
In a city where there's nobody else around
I'm in a place where I feel isolated and alone
And I know it's been a little while
It's been some time since we last spoke or saw each other
But your number is the only one I found
Despite time and distance, your contact details have stood the test of time
Now we've had our share of ups and downs
Our history is not without its challenges
In the years I came through your town
During the times I visited your locality
But let's put it all to rest
Let's forget the past and start anew
And just have a night of one on one
Let's spend quality time together
When the conversation has begun
When we start talking to each other
Put your head on my chest
Lean on me and rest your head on my chest
There's something about you, girl
You have a unique and alluring quality
And it's rather strange
It's a feeling that's hard to explain or understand
I wanna come back to you, girl
I want to reconnect with you
And make another flame
I want to reignite the passion and chemistry we once had
Well you probably think I'm a fast-talking romantic
You might assume I'm overly optimistic or idealistic
With a highfalutin' ways
With a pretentious or elaborate manner of speaking
But it's all about the impression you made
It's the impact you had on me that still lingers
On the first time I met you
When we first crossed paths
That stayed with me for days
It made a lasting impression on me
And now I want that feeling back
I long to experience that sensation again
But I'm not sure where to get it
I'm uncertain how to find that feeling again
But you have the answer to that
You hold the key to unlocking that feeling within me
And you say it's nothing but fun and games
You might dismiss our connection as a lighthearted affair
But over the phone it's not the same
Having conversations over the phone fails to capture the true essence of our bond
So let's try to cross paths
Let's make an effort to see each other in person and rekindle what we once had
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh
Vocal sound effects in the song
Ooh ooh ooh ooh ooh, yeah
More vocal sound effects in the song
And just hope that she remembers
Anticipate that the person I desire has recollections of us
Hope that she remembers you still
Expect that the person I'm attracted to has not forgotten about me
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: DAVID MACKLOVITCH, PATRICK GEMAYEL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
LALFAST
That synthesizer reminds me of 80's music. Very nice!
Luis Lara
Awesome music. Just awesome.
gonzogriff
The very definition of being awesome
vHypacane
That was just pure genius
305JustMe
Wow... Just wow! They play this song at work and I could've sworn it was a black group from the 80's. This video blew my mind!!!
IL3I
I’ve been searching for this video for over 8 years. I could not for the life of me remember the band or the song name. I just watched an Instagram video and the guy in it looked similar to the heavy set guy and the name instantly appeared in my head. The song isn’t that great, but this video was amazing. It was wholesome and hilarious
Greg Huffman
Have you seen The Daniels other work yet? Like Swiss Army Man or Everything Everywhere All At Once?
Trayveon Mcdaniel
Zombies? Running from manhood? Do I need a permit to carry a synth? I'm so confused.Awesome....
Greg Huffman
I'm just going through The Daniels IMDB looking up their work, don't mind me.
JigglyPuff499
Fuck yes!