The duo finished their high school education at Jacob-Grimm Schule. Clemens played in a jazz quartet known as Flown Tones where he played bass guitar. Philipp was a DJ.
Their first single 'Stolen Dance' was released in 2012, topping the charts in countries including Austria, France, Hungary and Switzerland.
In 2013, they released their self-produced album 'Sadnecessary' that was well received, that included the tracks 'Stolen Dance' and 'Down by the River'. The album peaked at number 14 in Germany, and charted at 17 on the Billboard 200 chart.
The band released their second album 'Blossom' on 17 March 2017. Blossom was inspired by the experience Clemens and Philipp had in the last two years and the two different worlds they've jumped into: touring and being home in their private life with family and friends. Lead by the single 'Cocoon', the album also includes 'Bad Things' featuring Izzy Bizu.
In May 2019 the band announced they were producing their third album, which would be titled 'Mind the Moon', recording it at Ocean Sound Recordings in Ålesund, Norway. Three songs from the album, 'Daydreaming' (feat. Tash Sultana), 'The Game' and 'Fado' were released in the months leading up to the album release on 15 November 2019.
Bad Things
Milky Chance Lyrics
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Is what I'm aiming for
Won't you hear me now
Like you've done before
Are we going round in circles
Are we running out of time, are we
Are we losing something precious
I think so
'Cause when you're conquering my day and night
Easing the pain inside
Got me loving all of the time
Keep the bad things out of my mind, out of my mind
Eyes get resting my skin
Undressing my every floor
Ooh will we sink or swim
We're landed on an empty shore
Are we going round in circles
Are we running out of time, are we
Are we losing something precious
Are we hanging onto something special
I think so
'Cause when you're conquering my day and night
Easing the pain inside
Got me loving, all of the time
Keep the bad things out of my mind, out of my mind
I don't mind wasting time
Let's stop and smell the roses
I don't mind wasting time
Let's stop and smell the roses
Ooh, how I know the odds is that high
As ever need to hang me out to dry
Ooh help me please my hands are tired
Don't have the courage just to tell you goodbye
'Cause when you're conquering my day and night
Easing, the pain inside
Got me loving, all of the time
Keep the bad things out of my mind (out of, out of my mind)
'Cause when you're conquering my day and night
Easing the pain inside
Got me loving, all of the time
Keep the bad things out of my mind, out of my mind
'Cause when you're conquering my day and night
Easing the pain inside
Got me loving, all of the time
Keep the bad things out of my mind, out of my mind
I don't mind wasting time
Let's stop and smell the roses
I don't mind wasting time
Let's stop and smell the roses
In the Milky Chance's song "Bad Things," the singer pleads for his lover's attention and wonders if they are losing something precious or just going round in circles. He wants to connect with his lover, who he believes has the power to ease his pain and keep the bad things out of his mind. The singer is open to wasting time with his lover and wants to appreciate the simpler things like stopping to smell the roses.
The chorus of the song repeats the same lines, "when you're conquering my day and night, easing the pain inside, got me loving all of the time, keep the bad things out of my mind." These lines suggest that the singer is struggling with something that he's unable to cope with alone, but his lover's presence eases it. The song is a reminder to appreciate the good things in a relationship and to hold onto them through difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
Getting through to you
I want to communicate with you
Is what I'm aiming for
My goal is to connect with you
Won't you hear me now
Can you listen to me now
Like you've done before
Like you did in the past
Are we going round in circles
Are we stuck in the same pattern
Are we running out of time, are we
Are we running out of opportunities
Are we losing something precious
Are we losing something important
Are we hanging onto something special
Are we holding onto something valuable
I think so
I believe we are
'Cause when you're conquering my day and night
Because you are always on my mind
Easing the pain inside
Helping me deal with my emotions
Got me loving all of the time
I am constantly in love with you
Keep the bad things out of my mind, out of my mind
You help me avoid negative thoughts
Eyes get resting my skin
Your gaze gives me comfort
Undressing my every floor
You know who I truly am
Ooh will we sink or swim
We don't know what the future holds
We're landed on an empty shore
We are starting from scratch
I don't mind wasting time
I am willing to spend time with you
Let's stop and smell the roses
Let's enjoy life's simple pleasures
Ooh, how I know the odds is that high
I understand the risk is great
As ever need to hang me out to dry
I could end up getting hurt
Ooh help me please my hands are tired
I am exhausted and need your help
Don't have the courage just to tell you goodbye
I am afraid of losing you
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CLEMENS REHBEIN, PHILIPP MAXIMILIAN DAUSCH, IZZY BIZU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
papi Flacko
Getting through to you
Is what I'm aiming for
Won't you hear me now
Like you've done before
Are we going round in circles
Are we running out of time, are we
Are we losing something precious
Are we hanging onto something special
I think so
'Cause when you're conquering my day and night
Easing the pain inside
Got me loving all of the time
Keep the bad things out of my mind, out of my mind
Eyes get resting my skin
Undressing my every floor
Ooh will we sink or swim
We're landed on an empty shore
Are we going round in circles
Are we running out of time, are we
Are we losing something precious
Are we hanging onto something special
I think so
'Cause when you're conquering my day and night
Easing the pain inside
Got me loving, all of the time
Keep the bad things out of my mind, out of my mind
I don't mind wasting time
Let's stop and smell the roses
I don't mind wasting time
Let's stop and smell the roses
Ooh, how I know the odds is that high
As ever need to hang me out to dry
Ooh help me please my hands are tired
Don't have the courage just to tell you goodbye
'Cause when you're conquering my day and night
Easing, the pain inside
Got me loving, all of the time
Keep the bad things out of my mind (out of, out of my mind)
'Cause when you're conquering my day and night
Easing the pain inside
Got me loving, all of the time
Keep the bad things out of my mind, out of my mind
'Cause when you're conquering my day and night
Easing the pain inside
Got me loving, all of the time
Keep the bad things out of my mind, out of my mind
I don't mind wasting time
Let's stop and smell the roses
I don't mind wasting time
Let's stop and smell the roses
Angela PaCr
Getting through to you Is what I'm aiming for Won't you hear me now Like you've done before Are we going round in circles Are we running out of time, Are we Are we losing something precious
Keep the bad things out of my mind, Out of my mind
Are we hanging onto something special
I think so Cause when you're conquering, My day and night Easing, The pain inside Got me loving, All of the time Keep the bad things out of my mind, Out of my mind
Eyes get resting my skin Undressing my every fluid Ooh will we sing our swing We're blinded on an empty shore Are we going round in circles Are we running out of time, Are we Are we losing something precious Are we hanging onto something special I think so Cause when you're conquering, My day and night Easing, The pain inside Got me loving, All of the time Keep the bad things out of my mind, Out of my mind I don't mind wasting time Let's stop and smell the road on six I don't mind wasting time Let's stop and smell the road on six Ooh, How i know the eyes is that high As ever need to hang me out to dry Ooh help me please my hands are tired Don't have to courage just to tell you goodbye 'Cause when you're conquering, My day and night Easing, The pain inside Got me loving, All of the time Keep the bad things out of my mind, Out of my mind 'Cause when you're conquering, My day and night Easing, The pain inside Got me loving, All of the time Keep the bad things out of my mind, Out of my mind 'Cause when you're conquering, My day and night Easing, The pain inside Got me loving, All of the time Keep the bad things out of my mind, Out of my mind I don't mind wasting time Let's stop and smell the road on six I don't mind wasting time Let's stop and smell the road on six
Enzo Cardeal
Milky Chance' s music videos always have such a good vibe
Lukáš Rychetský
Enzo Cardeal this clip is just stolen idea of Radiohead - Man of war clip..
Gabriel Walmott
cocoon look's like a nightmare
Desire Tegge
Very very very very true :)
Harleen Phenix
@Gabriel Walmott seriously why did they do that?
Gabriel Jose FG
@Gabriel Walmott Mmm for me not haha, for me it's like an aesthetic song
HD Man
Thanks Milky Chance for putting me onto Izzy Bizu. Like you, she is very talented. And sadly like you, both of you really deserve way more recognition because you two are gems :)
Jose Oscal
HD Man amen 🙏
Miss Ayce
I absolutely love it when music is matching my life and feels ❤😊 thanks Milky Chance
Keeping the bad things out of my mind 😊
Larissa Leonardo
como eu amo essa vibe, como eu amo essa banda.