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)
Vanilla Sky
The Chemical Brothers Lyrics
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Can't even focus on a coffee cup
Don't even know who's bed I'm in
Where do I start
Where do I begin [Repeat: x2]
Where do I start
Where do I begin [Repeat: x4]
Sunday morning I'm waking up
Can't even focus on a coffee cup
Don't even know who's bed I'm in
Where do I start
Where do I begin
Where do I start
Where do I begin [Repeat: x12]
The lyrics of "Where Do I Start, Where Do I Begin" by The Chemical Brothers describe the disorientation and confusion of waking up after a night of partying. The singer is unable to focus on even the simplest task, like drinking a cup of coffee, and doesn't remember whose bed they are in. These lyrics convey a sense of disconnection and disorientation, as well as a hint of regret or shame.
The repetition of the phrase "Where do I start, where do I begin" reinforces the singer's confusion and lack of direction. The use of the present tense ("I'm waking up") suggests that the singer is still experiencing these feelings, not just recalling them later.
One possible interpretation of these lyrics is that they are about the hedonistic lifestyle of the dance music scene. The Chemical Brothers were pioneers of the "big beat" genre, which combined electronic music with rock and pop influences. The lyrics of "Where Do I Start, Where Do I Begin" suggest that this lifestyle can be disorienting and self-destructive.
Line by Line Meaning
Sunday morning and I'm waking up
It's a Sunday morning and the singer is waking up
Can't even focus on a coffee cup
The singer is too distracted to focus on drinking their coffee
Don't even know who's bed I'm in
The singer is unsure whose bed they ended up in
Where do I start
The artist is overwhelmed and unsure of how to proceed
Where do I begin [Repeat: x2]
The artist repeats their confusion and uncertainty
Where do I begin [Repeat: x4]
The singer continues to question themselves
Sunday morning I'm waking up
The singer reiterates the setting and time
Can't even focus on a coffee cup
The artist is still too distracted for coffee
Don't even know who's bed I'm in
The artist is still unsure whose bed they are in
Where do I start
The artist repeats their feeling of being overwhelmed
Where do I begin
The singer is still questioning themselves
Where do I begin [Repeat: x12]
The artist continues to ask themselves this question repeatedly throughout the song
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANGUS PETER MCDONALD, CONNIE THEMBI MITCHELL
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@cprchandler4493
I come back to this every few years, its like a bookmark in my life that takes me back to the previous listen. Just something so psychedelic and mesmerizing that keeps me anchored to reality and lets me reflect.
@Kobayashi-Maru
There are a very few songs that I revisit a few times each year, like old friends who I've not spoken with in years, to see how they're doing. This is one of those very few; and each time I check in, there you are; steadfast, unchanging, and bringing back a flood of who I was, who I became, and who I am today. Forever grateful I am.
@williamphillips6828
Dayem Pasha you should listen to it more often.
@jeffc7391
Blind Melon's 'No Rain' is one of those songs for me.
@teras8303
This is exactly what I feel when I listen to this song
@monstersince
my repeat friend i this https://youtu.be/lBPiPLab6OI
@samoajopena9510
Same here. Bought this album when I was in high school years ago. Used to trip to it🧚
@JonathanGrover
This track gives me the chills everytime!
@Tonycleber
Vanilla Sky was a movie that introduced me to a lot of good music, including this song which by the time didn't know. Excellent soundtrack: Radiohead, Chemical Brothers, Sigur Ros, Spiritualized and many others...
@dianehoughton5555
Very true indeed... 😎