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)
This Is Not a Game
The Chemical Brothers Lyrics
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Wait! Find what you love and let it kill you
Chop under pressure, thinkin' dammit (dammit)
All eyes on me like a conductor (conductor)
That mean, just play your role, you might can chime in
Wait, shh play the game to change the game
Word to Gucci, that's my hitta
My way is livin' for tomorrow
Oh I know what I'm doin'
Yeah I know what I'm doin'
Say I know what I'm doin'
I'm talkin' 'bout a revolution
There it is (Wait) ah ahh (Nah babe)
(Ah ahh) There it is (Wait) ah ahh (Nah babe)
(Ah ahh) There it is
Wait! All around the clock
Even when I'm under fire, preach
No never settle, I just stop 'em boy
But I ain't down to touch, I'm just out of reach
Oh I know what I'm doin'
Yeah I know what I'm doin' (ah ahh)
Say I know what I'm doin'
I'm talkin' 'bout a revolution
There it is (Wait) ah ahh (Nah babe)
(Ah ahh) There it is (Wait) ah ahh (Nah babe)
(Ah ahh) There it is (Wait) ah ahh
No this is not a game (ah ahh) (This is not a game)
(Ah ahh) No this is not a game (ah ahh) wait!
No this is not a game, wait!
Patience and determination
Starin' at a body of it
Starin' at a gladiator
Victory is sweet and I'ma get it now and later
I know what I'm doin' (Patience and determination)
Yeah I know what I'm doin' (Starin' at a body of it)
Say I know what I'm doin' (Starin' at a gladiator)
Talkin' 'bout a revolution
Now this is not a game, nah babe
I'm talkin' turn out
I won't ever burn out
What I gotta make it turn out
No this is not a game, nah babe
I'm talkin' turn out
I won't ever burn out
What I gotta make it turn out, wait!
There it is (Wait)
(Nah babe)
There it is
The Chemical Brothers’s song “This Is Not a Game” is a powerful and anthemic song about perseverance, determination, and the pursuit of a better future. The song suggests that achieving greatness often requires taking risks and pushing through failure, and that meaningful change can only be achieved through sustained effort and commitment.
The song’s opening lines – “Wait! Find what you love and let it kill you” – suggest that the pursuit of greatness and revolution requires total commitment and willingness to sacrifice everything. The song presents the image of a conductor directing an orchestra, with all eyes on the conductor as they guide the music. The lines “All around the clock / Even when I’m under fire, preach / No never settle, I just stop ‘em boy / But I ain’t down to touch, I’m just out of reach” suggest that the journey to greatness is often difficult and fraught with obstacles, but that the only way to achieve meaningful change is to keep pushing forward and never give up.
Throughout the song, the Chemical Brothers present a powerful and uplifting message about the pursuit of greatness and the transformative power of determination and perseverance. The song’s message is one of hope, optimism, and resilience, encouraging listeners to never give up on their dreams and to always push through adversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Wait! Find what you love and let it kill you
Take a moment to reflect and identify your passion, then devote your life to it even if it takes everything from you
Chop under pressure, thinkin' dammit (dammit)
Perform well under stress and in difficult situations, even if it feels frustrating at times
All eyes on me like a conductor (conductor)
Gain attention and command a performance similar to the conductor of an orchestra
That mean, just play your role, you might can chime in
Accept your part in the larger picture and contribute where you can
Wait, shh play the game to change the game
Quietly participate in the current system in order to change it from within
Word to Gucci, that's my hitta
Acknowledgement of Gucci Mane and his influence
Your way is livin' in the moment, huh?
Your approach centers around a focus on the present moment
My way is livin' for tomorrow
My approach focuses on creating a better future
Oh I know what I'm doin'
I have confidence in my actions and ideas
Yeah I know what I'm doin'
I am certain of my plans
Say I know what I'm doin'
I am announcing my competence
I'm talkin' 'bout a revolution
I am discussing the idea of a fundamental change in the current system
Wait! All around the clock
Persist at all times and keep moving forward
Even when I'm under fire, preach
Even if I face backlash, I will stay true to my beliefs
No never settle, I just stop 'em boy
I refuse to compromise and will never back down from a challenge
But I ain't down to touch, I'm just out of reach
I am not willing to compromise my distance and independence
No this is not a game
This is not a playful or inconsequential situation
Patience and determination
A combination of waiting and persevering, no matter the obstacles
Starin' at a body of it
Concentrating intently on the task at hand
Starin' at a gladiator
Mentally preparing for and facing adversity with the intensity of a warrior
Victory is sweet and I'ma get it now and later
The reward for success will be satisfying and attainable no matter when it is achieved
I'm talkin' turn out
I am discussing the result I am working for
I won't ever burn out
I will not become exhausted or give up
What I gotta make it turn out
I will work tirelessly to achieve my goals
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: THOMAS OWEN MOSTYN ROWLANDS, MIGUEL JONTEL PIMENTEL, ELLA YELICH-O'CONNOR
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@legendslasher9951
I really like it when lorde says "there it is"
@villethics
Same
@justarandompersonroamingon6663
Me too like YASS
@Eve2oo9
yes totally, makes the song wayyy better, this song is so interesting tbh
@beefortebrea9386
@@Eve2oo9 how does it make the song better... if it's part of the song? lol
@Eve2oo9
beefortebrea ... Um idk, it just does 😕😛😂🙆
@sumiregusa
I'll support my own unpopular opinion. This song is hot.
@desolation_81
5 years but same
@bdz2152
👍 SUPER #underrated
@ezixel_
literally