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)
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' song "Life Is Sweet," featuring guest vocals from Tim Burgess of The Charlatans, is a hypnotic and upbeat track with lyrics that are both nonsensical and enigmatic. At first glance, the song appears to be a celebration of leisurely, carefree days spent walking the dog and enjoying the sunshine, but upon closer examination, the lyrics reveal a somber undercurrent of nostalgia and longing for a lost love.
The opening stanza of the song sets the stage for this melancholic theme: "Days like this are sweet / I'm talking in my sleep / I think you're goin soft / I know its stiff for me." The singer appears to be reflecting on a past relationship that has soured, acknowledging that their former partner has moved on while they remain stuck in the past. The image of a "lie's a canyon size" suggests the depth and breadth of the deception that led to their breakup.
The second stanza takes a more hopeful turn, with the singer assertively declaring "Break up home there's nothing bound and left / Longer that I love / Break up home there's nothing wrong with me / I'm driving in the sun." Here, the singer appears to be asserting their independence and declaring that they are capable of moving on, even as they admit that they still long for their lost love. The repeated refrain of "And in your home / And Saturdays are short / I'm walking with my dog / A lie's a canyon size" suggests that the singer is haunted by memories of happier times spent with their partner, and that they are unable to let go of their past.
Overall, "Life Is Sweet" is a complex and layered song that mixes upbeat electronica with soul-searching lyrics. It's a song about the sweetness of life, even when things are bitter, and the nostalgia that we all carry for lost loves and happier times.
Line by Line Meaning
Days like this are sweet
Times of joy and happiness are priceless in life
I'm talking in my sleep
My mind is always processing thoughts and ideas, even when I am sleeping
I think you're goin soft
I perceive that you are becoming less motivated or passionate about life
I know its stiff for me
I am aware that it is tough for me as well, but I am still pushing forward
And Saturdays are short
The weekends fly by quickly and time seems to move faster when we are enjoying ourselves
I'm walkin with my dog
I am out for a leisurely stroll with my furry, loyal companion
A lie's a canyon size
The smallest falsehood can have enormous consequences and create a wide divide between people
Break up home there's nothing bound and left
Ending a relationship or leaving a familiar place can be heartbreaking, but there is nothing left to keep us there
Longer that I love
The longer I have affection for someone or something, the harder it is to let go
Break up home there's nothing wrong with me
I am not the reason for the breakup or the problems in the house; I know my worth
I'm driving in the sun
The warmth and brightness of the sun gives me a sense of hope and freedom
It's a hell of a way down south
Traveling to the southern part of the country is a long and arduous journey
Bring me back my love
I want to rekindle the passion and connection I once had with someone special
And in your home
In the comfort and safety of your dwelling place
Break up home there's nothing on the knife
The split was not violent or malicious, no one got hurt physically
It's a place where I belong
I feel accepted and valued in this space or community
I banged a million drums
I express myself and my creativity through music and percussion
Someday I'll go back home
One day, I will return to my ancestral or sentimental homeland
You'll it up and go
You will pack your bags and leave, despite the hardship or pain it may cause
I like it in my head
I enjoy the privacy and imagination I possess within my own mind
And caught up in your love
I am deeply ensnared and enamored by your affections and attention towards me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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