EML Ritual
The Chemical Brothers Lyrics
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You were told, you can't comprehend
You flow
It was something someone said somewhere
So low
I don't know what to do
I'm going to lose my mind
I'm going to lose my mind
I don't know what to do
I'm going to lose my mind
(I don't know what to do, I'm going to lose my mind)
I don't know what to do
I'm going to lose my mind
The lyrics of The Chemical Brothers' song EML Ritual seem to express frustration and confusion about a message that the singer has received but is unable to fully understand. The phrases "You know, but you don't understand" and "You were told, you can't comprehend" suggest that there is some sort of knowledge or insight that is just beyond the singer's grasp. This is further emphasized by the repetition of the phrase "I don't know what to do, I'm going to lose my mind," which implies a sense of desperation or even madness.
The imagery in the song is also intriguing, with references to something "So low" that was "said somewhere." It's not clear exactly what this means, but it could be interpreted as a reference to some sort of underground, hidden knowledge or a message that is being transmitted secretly. The sense of confusion and disorientation is reinforced by the pulsing, disorienting electronic beats that make up the song's instrumentation.
Overall, the lyrics of EML Ritual suggest a sense of frustration and confusion about some sort of elusive truth or insight that is just beyond the reach of the singer's understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
You know, but you don't understand
You have knowledge of something, but lack the comprehension to truly understand it
You were told, you can't comprehend
It was communicated to you that you are not capable of understanding
You flow
You are carried along with the momentum of the situation or environment
It was something someone said somewhere
The source of the information or influence is not clear or well-defined
So low
The mood or energy is subdued or melancholic
I don't know what to do, I'm going to lose my mind
I am feeling overwhelmed and uncertain, and fear that I may become unhinged
I don't know what to do, I'm going to lose my mind
Repetition of the previous line, emphasizing the sense of unease and anxiety
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ALI LOVE, EDMUND JOHN SIMONS, THOMAS OWEN MOSTYN ROWLANDS
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@larse.437
This track is insane. I love it.
@e.Lartigau
Together with Chk Chk Chk - Pardon My Freedom, the two golden duo of E.M.
@alanclarke1962
Absolute masterclass. One of the best tracks they ever released.
@malinsky6434
That build up starting from 2:10, gives me so much chills
@benparker1008
This is so perfect. When that first insane sounding screech comes in after "I'm going to loose my mind" - The sounds reflect the lyrics and theme so well.
@Beerios
Sounds like a song you'd hear at a rave when everyone is heavily passed out on the floor from drugs.
@sallylauper8222
aIY- a Song of redemtion.
@saschapleuger2719
... and havin' a lotta fun! 😁
@americanpride9733
And a heist crew is sneaking in
@rickybaillie4222
I only ever had that once with double dunting the early mitsubishi and missed the whole tall paul set at the ice factory.
Every other time I lasted dancing the whole night but those tablets were heavy duty that night, great times ❤