The group's debut album, Drink The Sea, debuted on the iTunes Electronic Chart at number five and peaked on the CMJ Top 200 Chart for College Radio at #57. The album's debut led Electronic Musician to run a cover story on the trio.
Chemicals
The Glitch Mob Lyrics
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And the walls are caving in
Welcome to the bitter end
Got no time to play pretend
Cross my heart and hope to die
Bite down and close my eyes
Same story different night
And I, I'm losing my head, I'm losing my high
Wake up to breakdown
And I am doing my best at losing my mind
Brace for the comedown
Blame it on the chemicals
I could use a miracle
I'm losing my head
I'm losing my high
Walking on my broken bones
Can I beat the sun back home
Silver bullet through my chest
Truth is out and seeing red
Cross my heart and hope to die
Bite down and close my eyes
Same story different night
It happens every time
And I, I'm losing my head, I'm losing my high
Wake up to breakdown
And I am doing my best at losing my mind
Brace for the comedown
Blame it on the chemicals
I could use a miracle
I'm losing my head
I'm losing my high
The lyrics to The Glitch Mob's song "Chemicals" paint a vivid picture of someone who's at their wit's end. The opening line "falling off the edge my friends" immediately conveys a sense of helplessness and despair. The walls are caving in and the singer knows that they've reached the bitter end. There's no time to pretend that things are okay.
The singer then goes on to describe how they're coping with the situation. They've resorted to biting down and closing their eyes - a physical manifestation of the need to block out the world around them. But despite their efforts, the same old story keeps playing out. They feel like they're losing their mind, and there's no escaping the inevitable comedown. The twist in the chorus is that the singer is blaming it on the chemicals - suggesting that their problems might be partially caused by substance abuse.
In the second verse, the imagery is just as bleak. The singer feels like they're walking on broken bones, desperately trying to outrun the sun and get back home. They feel like they've been shot in the chest with a silver bullet and the truth is staring them in the face. Once again, they resort to crossing their heart and hoping to die.
Line by Line Meaning
Falling off the edge my friends
Feeling of uncertainty and insecurity that comes with a dramatic change or shift in life.
And the walls are caving in
Stress and pressure are closing in from all directions and becoming overwhelming.
Welcome to the bitter end
Arriving at a point of no return, where the outcome or result is unpleasant and unfavorable.
Got no time to play pretend
There's no space for pretending to be okay or putting on a façade; things are getting real.
Cross my heart and hope to die
Pleading sincerity or honesty, making a promise that's meant to be taken seriously.
Bite down and close my eyes
Bracing oneself for something unpleasant, uncomfortable, or painful.
Same story different night
Repeating patterns of behavior or events that lead to similar disappointing or unsatisfactory outcomes.
It happens every time
Frustration or disappointment with the predictability of negative outcomes.
And I, I'm losing my head, I'm losing my high
Feeling like one is losing control, experiencing heightened levels of anxiety, stress, or strong emotions that are hard to manage.
Wake up to breakdown
Experiencing a sudden realization of an impending crisis or breakdown.
And I am doing my best at losing my mind
Struggling to maintain one's composure or sanity in a difficult or challenging situation.
Brace for the comedown
Mentally and emotionally preparing oneself for a difficult or negative situation that is likely to happen.
Blame it on the chemicals
Attribute one's negative emotional or mental state to external factors such as drugs, hormones, or neurotransmitters.
I could use a miracle
Feeling hopeless or desperate, wishing for a divine intervention or powerful sign to help overcome difficulties.
I'm losing my head
Failing to control one's thoughts or emotions, becoming overwhelmed.
I'm losing my high
Feeling like one is losing the euphoric or positive feelings that were previously experienced.
Lyrics Β© Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Valerie Broussard, Stephen Gomez, Justin Boreta, John Gomez, Joshua Mayer, Edward Ma
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@animus_vox_a
Lyrics:
Falling off the edge my friends
And the walls are caving in
Welcome to the bitter end
Got no time to play pretend
Cross my heart and hope to die
Bite down and close my eyes
Same story different night
It happens every time
And I, I'm losing my head, I'm losing my high
Wake up to breakdown
And I am doing my best at losing my mind
Brace for the comedown
Blame it on the chemicals
I could use a miracle
I'm losing my head
I'm losing my high
Blame it on the chemicals
I could use a miracle
Walking on my broken bones
Can I beat the sun back home
Silver bullet through my chest
Truth is out and seeing red
Cross my heart and hope to die
Bite down and close my eyes
Same story different night
It happens every time
And I, I'm losing my head, I'm losing my high
Wake up to breakdown
And I am doing my best at losing my mind
Brace for the comedown
Blame it on the chemicals
I could use a miracle
I'm losing my head
I'm losing my high
Blame it on the chemicals
I could use a miracle
Blame it on the chemicals
I could use a miracle
@pilou81715
Seriously... I'm here since drink the sea and i gotta say i'm always blown away by what you do guys. Thanks a looot
@BeanDar
Glitch mob started me on a wonderful musical journey through different artists and electronic music.
@kalebdye4378
They were also my first introduction to electronic music. I will always love them. I can't wait to see what this is! :?)
@DAAYBREAAK
@@kalebdye4378 same for me, first song i ever heard of theres was we can make the world stop, forever changed after that
@user-oy7vp2el6y
Iβve been with them for 10 years. unforgettable 10 years
@danny08390
Same here man. They always have this peacefullness in their songs that i've never felt in any other musicians music
@josepharonhalt3365
Brace yourself, and "Drop acid, not bombs"
@eXac7or
There it is.. that sound that cuddles gently my ears. lots of love for you guys!
@jmarr1958
Seriously the vocals give me a solid Katy Perry vibe, and im ok with that. Love this song.
@animus_vox_a
Lyrics:
Falling off the edge my friends
And the walls are caving in
Welcome to the bitter end
Got no time to play pretend
Cross my heart and hope to die
Bite down and close my eyes
Same story different night
It happens every time
And I, I'm losing my head, I'm losing my high
Wake up to breakdown
And I am doing my best at losing my mind
Brace for the comedown
Blame it on the chemicals
I could use a miracle
I'm losing my head
I'm losing my high
Blame it on the chemicals
I could use a miracle
Walking on my broken bones
Can I beat the sun back home
Silver bullet through my chest
Truth is out and seeing red
Cross my heart and hope to die
Bite down and close my eyes
Same story different night
It happens every time
And I, I'm losing my head, I'm losing my high
Wake up to breakdown
And I am doing my best at losing my mind
Brace for the comedown
Blame it on the chemicals
I could use a miracle
I'm losing my head
I'm losing my high
Blame it on the chemicals
I could use a miracle
Blame it on the chemicals
I could use a miracle