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)
Theme for Velodrome
The Chemical Brothers Lyrics
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The lyrics to The Chemical Brothers's song Theme for Velodrome are actually just the repeated words "Velodrome" and "Vel o' drome" in a distorted and energetic voice. However, the meaning behind the song goes beyond the lyrics to capture the intense and exhilarating experience of cycling around a velodrome. The song's driving beats, pulsing rhythms, and swirling melodies seem to mimic the sensation of pedaling at high speeds on a track, the adrenaline pumping as one pushes oneself to go faster and faster.
The song captures the fusion of human athleticism and modern technology that is at the heart of the velodrome racing experience. As the track builds in intensity, the listener can imagine the rush of wind passing by, the precise movements of the cyclists as they change positions and speeds, and the adrenaline rush of pushing one's body to its limit in pursuit of victory. In this way, the song becomes a kind of anthem for the sport of cycling, a tribute to the passion and dedication of those who pursue it.
Line by Line Meaning
(Vel o' drome)
This song is called 'Theme for Velodrome'
Speed of night, shadows bright, the stars are out tonight
In the darkness of the night, the shadows are highlighted by the bright lights of the velodrome, creating a stunning scene under the twinkling stars.
We come here, we play here, we work here, we race here
The velodrome is a place where athletes come to work hard, race and play, giving their all to their sport.
For an hour, for a day, for a night, for a race
Whether it's just for an hour, a day or all night long, the velodrome is a place where athletes come to race against each other.
Piece by piece, this is where we fall into place
The velodrome is where athletes fall into their respective places, coming together as a team to perform at their best.
Our hearts beat like a motor, the great command, our pulse rates off the scale
Athletes' hearts beat fast like a motor, as they are commanded to greatness, with their pulse rates off the scale as they push themselves to new limits.
This is our temple, this is where we belong
For athletes, the velodrome is like a temple, it's where they feel they truly belong.
This is our temple, the stage for our soul
The velodrome is not just a physical space, it's also a stage upon which athletes pour out their souls, giving it their all.
For one second, for one moment, all time is ours
In the heat of the race, athletes feel like time has stopped and everything belongs to them, even if it's just for one fleeting moment.
The last attack, the last embrace, the solo run, the final dash
This line refers to the final moments of the race, where athletes give their all, making last minute attacks or surges to the finish line, while embracing the challenge of running solo.
The last requiem, the final crash
The last requiem could refer to the end of the athlete's career, while the final crash refers to the moment of impact after giving everything they've got.
In the velodrome, we are free
The velodrome is a place where athletes feel free to be themselves, to push themselves to new heights and to perform at their best.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: THOMAS OWEN MOSTYN ROWLANDS
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i0nne
almost 8 years later... still listening this on youtube, cause it cannot be found on streaming services :( I need this!
imightbewrong
This really is a banger. No wonder team GB did so well in the velodrome. Love the chemical brothers, always know how to rock the place!
JRSZ
As a Chembros fan I use to forgot about this track, just to get back to it at random points and it gets better and better, feels like the lost Further track!
Dasha Sharova
Sounds grandiosely and dangerously. And at last completely! Superb!!!
Patrick Foster
I like the part when it says " VEL-O-DROME!"
Champiness
They've certainly come a long way, haven't they?
ArchibaldCuntiblast
sounds like they've been listening to Kraftwerk - which is no bad thing :)
Harry Jarni
i don't give a crap about the Olympics, i just want to hear the song.
chemicalmat
Kraftwerk is one of the favorite bands of the chems
VikiA95Games
I kind a like how a velodrome got a theme song