Their name came about in 1995 after they dropped their original moniker the Dust Brothers due to the existence of a different band with the same name. In the United States, they have won six Grammy Awards including Best Rock Instrumental Performance, Best Dance Recording and Best Dance/Electronic Album of the year as recently as 2020.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Chemical_Brothers
Studio albums
Exit Planet Dust (1995)
Dig Your Own Hole (1997)
Surrender (1999)
Come with Us (2002)
Push the Button (2005)
We Are the Night (2007)
Further (2010)
Born in the Echoes (2015)
No Geography (2019)
For That Beautiful Feeling (2023)
09.Life Is Sweet
The Chemical Brothers Lyrics
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I'm talking in my sleep
I think you're goin soft
I know its stiff for me
And Saturdays are short
I'm walkin with my dog
A lie's a canyon size
Longer that I love
Break up home there's nothing wrong with me
I'm driving in the sun
It's a hell of a way down south
Bring me back my love
And in your home
And Saturdays are short
I'm walking with my dog
A lie's a canyon size
Break up home there's nothing on the knife
And days like this are sweet
I'm walking in my sleep
It's a place where I belong
I banged a million drums
Someday I'll go back home
You'll it up and go
I like it in my head
And caught up in your love
The Chemical Brothers's song "Life Is Sweet" features lyrics that are thought-provoking and somewhat abstract, but the general theme seems to be about the ups and downs of life and love. The opening lyrics suggest a positive outlook on life, with the singer describing how days like this are sweet and even speaking in his sleep about it. He then talks about how he feels his lover may be becoming softer, and how it's stiff for him. This could suggest a challenge in the relationship, despite the positive outlook.
The next verse talks about how Saturdays are short, and the singer is walking with his dog, trying to see things as they are. He mentions a lie being canyon size, which could allude to the difficulties caused by not being truthful in relationships. Then in the chorus, the lyrics mention a breakup, but the singer is seemingly okay with it, suggesting that he's driving in the sun and feels there's nothing wrong with him.
The following verse appears to have a similar theme, with the singer walking with his dog and commenting on the shortness of Saturdays, before mentioning a breakup again. However, the line "It's a place where I belong, I banged a million drums" suggests that he's found a new sense of purpose and belonging. The final lines talk about being caught up in someone's love, which could refer to a new relationship, or perhaps a desire to reconnect with an existing one.
Line by Line Meaning
Days like this are sweet
The current situation is favorable and enjoyable
I'm talking in my sleep
The thoughts about this sweet life are always present in my mind
I think you're goin soft
I suspect that you are becoming vulnerable
I know its stiff for me
It's difficult for me to handle this situation
And Saturdays are short
The happy moments pass by quickly
I'm walkin with my dog
I'm enjoying the small things in life like taking a walk with my pet
A lie's a canyon size
Deception is a serious matter and can create a huge gap between people
Break up home there's nothing bound and left
The relationship is over and there's nothing holding it together
Longer that I love
The longer I stay in love, the more difficult it becomes to move on
Break up home there's nothing wrong with me
The end of the relationship is not my fault
I'm driving in the sun
I'm enjoying the freedom and open road ahead
It's a hell of a way down south
The southern region is a great adventure that's far away
Bring me back my love
I want to go back to the time when my love was still with me
And in your home
Being in your presence feels like home
Break up home there's nothing on the knife
The end of the relationship was not violent or dramatic
And days like this are sweet
The favorable moments in life are truly enjoyable
I'm walking in my sleep
I'm restless and can't stop thinking about the good things in life
It's a place where I belong
I feel a sense of belonging in this current situation
I banged a million drums
I lived my life to the fullest and enjoyed every moment
Someday I'll go back home
I will eventually return to a familiar place with a sense of nostalgia
You'll it up and go
You may leave this situation unfulfilled
I like it in my head
The thoughts of the sweet life are comforting and pleasant
And caught up in your love
Being in love with you is captivating and addictive
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: TIMOTHY BURGESS, TOM ROWLANDS, EDMUND JOHN SIMONS
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@valeartic
Sorry, but this is a MASTERPIECE on history of electronic music
@jesuscm1398
Why sorry? This is a fact
@KC9UDX
Truth. But the video is lackluster.
@stuartcarswell2815
I agree
@roberte.o.speedwagon3122
That's true because this is the begging of the breakbeat sound
@raisingirl95608
It's funny. I liked them back in the 90s but wasn't a "fan"
Then I saw them live at Coachella in the early 00's 😳🤯 They tore it apart. The laser show was crazy. Man, I want to go back to those years. Maybe we'll all get to take another taste on the other side.
@tokomontoko5856
I am completely obsessed with this song
@redemptiontime1684
Mid 90s genius Chem Bros... Still sounds banging 25 yrs later on...
@idlehour
The chemical brothers are the best. Every week of my life i have listened to them since 1993. i keep track cause life is sweet
@semisemicoloncolon
seriously though, these guys are amazing. I’ve only been a fan for a year and a bit but I wish I was alive and a fan back when they first started because everything these guys touch is literally incredible, and sometimes I feel (so deserted) like I’m the only one who loves and appreciates them this much but I’m happy when I’m reminded people to this day love them. i assume you also have seen their live shows, at least the ones available on YouTube? I have a playlist of my favorite ones on my channel, as well as just a playlist for these guys in general