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)
Don't Think
The Chemical Brothers Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Out of control
Out of control
Sometimes I fell that I misunderstood
The rivers run and deep right through my thought
Your naked body lying on the ground
You always get me up when I'm down
And it always seems we're runnin' out of time,
We're out of control
Out of control
Out of control
Maybe I'm just scared of losin' you
Or maybe it's the things you make me do
It seems to me we both should hang around
And raise the population of this town
And it always seems we're runnin' out of time,
We're out of control
Out of control
We're out of control
Out of control
But it doesn't mean we're too far down the line
We're out of control
Out of control
The record player keeps on turning round
It could be stuck or maybe it's a sound
All the time I should be there with you
But maybe I'm just searchin' for the truth
Or maybe I'm just searchin' for the truth
And it always seems we're running out of time.
We're out of control
Out of control
We're out of control
Out of control
But it doesn't mean we're too far down the line
We're out of control
Out of control
We're out of control
Out of control
Could be that I'm just losing my touch
Or maybe you think my mustache is too much
Satellite is out of control
But you and I are brothers of the soul
And you and I will come in from the cold
Out of control, out of control
We're out of control
Out of control
The Chemical Brothers’ “Don't Think” is all about losing control, whether it’s control of oneself or control over external situations. The repeated phrase “out of control” emphasizes this theme, which is also present in the lyrics’ numerous references to losing control over one’s surroundings or experiences. The rivers running “deep right through [the singer’s] thoughts” suggest a lack of control over one’s own mind, while the line “We’re always running out of time” implies a broader sense of being overwhelmed by the world.
The line “Your naked body lying on the ground / You always get me up when I'm down” is ambiguous, but its reference to physical intimacy suggests that the singer is finding solace or control through another, even when he is feeling personally out of control. The line “Maybe I’m just scared of losing you / Or maybe it’s the things you make me do” adds further complexity to this theme, as it suggests that the singer is both comforted by and potentially losing control to another individual.
Ultimately, the song acknowledges that being out of control can be scary, but it doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s too late to regain control or make changes to one’s situations. The line “But it doesn’t mean we’re too far down the line” suggests that there is still hope for gaining control, even as the song acknowledges that it can be a struggle to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
Out of control
The situation is out of control and potentially dangerous.
Out of control
The situation is still out of control and has not improved.
Out of control
The situation is still out of control and has not improved.
Sometimes I fell that I misunderstood
I feel like I am not fully comprehending the situation.
The rivers run and deep right through my thought
Thoughts and emotions are running deep and strong like a river.
Your naked body lying on the ground
A powerful image evocative of vulnerability and surrender.
You always get me up when I'm down
You have the power to lift my spirits when I'm feeling low.
And it always seems we're runnin' out of time,
There is a sense of urgency, like time is running out.
We're out of control
The situation has become uncontrollable.
Out of control
The situation is still out of control and has not improved.
Out of control
The situation is still out of control and has not improved.
Maybe I'm just scared of losin' you
I am afraid of losing you and the connection we share.
Or maybe it's the things you make me do
I may be feeling some insecurity or uncertainty about my actions in the relationship.
It seems to me we both should hang around
It feels right for us to stay together and not give up on each other.
And raise the population of this town
Our love could be a catalyst for growth and positivity in our community.
But it doesn't mean we're too far down the line
Hope is still present, and it's not too late to turn things around.
We're out of control
The situation has become uncontrollable.
Out of control
The situation is still out of control and has not improved.
Out of control
The situation is still out of control and has not improved.
The record player keeps on turning round
Life keeps going, with its ups and downs and endless cycles.
It could be stuck or maybe it's a sound
The situation may be stagnant or just a fleeting moment.
All the time I should be there with you
I wish to be there for you, but sometimes it's not possible.
But maybe I'm just searchin' for the truth
I may be questioning my motives and actions and seeking clarity.
And it always seems we're running out of time.
Time is a precious resource, and it always feels like there's not enough of it.
We're out of control
The situation has become uncontrollable.
Out of control
The situation is still out of control and has not improved.
We're out of control
The situation has become uncontrollable.
Out of control
The situation is still out of control and has not improved.
But it doesn't mean we're too far down the line
There is still hope for resolution, even though things may seem dire.
We're out of control
The situation has become uncontrollable.
Out of control
The situation is still out of control and has not improved.
We're out of control
The situation has become uncontrollable.
Out of control
The situation is still out of control and has not improved.
Could be that I'm just losing my touch
I may be doubting my abilities or effectiveness in the situation.
Or maybe you think my mustache is too much
There may be some trivial or superficial issue causing friction.
Satellite is out of control
There may be external factors or influences at play.
But you and I are brothers of the soul
Our deep connection and shared experience override any external factors.
And you and I will come in from the cold
We will find a way to overcome the difficulties and find a warm and nurturing space together.
Out of control, out of control
The situation is still uncontrollable and has not improved.
We're out of control
The situation has become uncontrollable.
Out of control
The situation is still out of control and has not improved.
Out of control
The situation is still out of control and has not improved.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BERNARD (GB 2) SUMNER, THOMAS OWEN MOSTYN ROWLANDS, EDMUND JOHN SIMONS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ct wing
the club scene in black swan is almost like entrancing. the song combined with the seizuring lights makes it really intense.
johnking33762
The club scene gave me huge chills. What an awesome scene in a fantastic movie.
capsaicin85
this is the sort of track that should be etched in platinum discs for future generations and aliens to discover as a record of our culture. perfect.
Leonel Aguayo
No me canso de escucharla! y en vivo acá en Guadalajara Estuvo pff de poca madre!!
Jonathan Cl
Que envidia
Cătălin Sminticiuc
This is the song I want to listen in my headphones when the end of world is coming right to me :)
Halloween Lett
ChemBros made a song for that. One Too Many Mornings. But i guess it all depends on how the world is ending. Dont Think for if it was an excited apocalypse, and OTMM for if its like an Evangelion type situation
Sarah L
This song is mdma on the dance floor in a nutshell. Makes me want to rock back and forth in a dark warehouse.
Dixie Normous
This sounds like an absolute dreaaaaaaaaam 💃🗿
Aleksandra Kaczmarska
Same, same...