The Chemicals

Garbage, Brian Aubert

About The Chemicals

"The Chemicals" is a stand-alone single released by alternative rock band Garbage for Record Store Day 2015. The song is the first track recorded by the band during sessions for their sixth album to be released. "The Chemicals" features Brian Aubert (of Silversun Pickups) on co-vocals. Drummer Butch Vig described "The Chemicals" as "a very dense Garbage track". Nylon magazine gave a positive write-up to "The Chemicals", declaring that the song "flaunts Shirley Manson's signature sultry vocals in a simple, building chorus that teems with anticipation, ready to erupt into a burst of head-banging bass and percussion. " 


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Our Jesus wouldn't save my soul
He checked out when he lost control
The end of the world we can never save
The complicated things that drive us both insane

The ghosts in the back of your eyes
The sparks in the dark when they come alive
I give myself to a higher power
Every time I crawl inside

I need your heaven
I need your heaven
I'll do anything you ask me to
Heaven, I need your heaven
I can't wait till the moment that I surrender to

The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals

Aphrodite's siren smiles
She steals anything she likes
Everything you never said
Everything you never did
Everything you fantasized

The ghosts at the back of your eyes
They don't miss a beat when they come alive
Give yourself to a higher power
Every time you crawl inside

You're seduced by
Surrendered to
Seduced by
Surrendered to

The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals
The chemicals, the chemicals

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Garbage

Garbage is an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1994. The group consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson (vocals, guitar) and American musicians Duke Erikson (bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion), Steve Marker (guitar, keyboards) and Butch Vig (drums, percussion). All four members are involved in songwriting and production. The band have counted worldwide album sales of over 17 million units. more »

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Written by: Bryan David Vig, Douglas Elwin Erickson, Shirley Ann Manson, Steve W Marker

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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13 facts about this song

Release Information
"The Chemicals" was released as a stand-alone single by the alternative rock band "Garbage" in 2015.
Special Occasion Release
The song was released to commemorate Record Store Day, an annual event held to champion the culture of independently owned record stores worldwide.
Collaboration
The single features Brian Aubert, a member of the band "Silversun Pickups."
Limited Edition
"The Chemicals" was released as a limited-edition 10-inch vinyl with only 4000 copies made globally.
Dual Songs
This vinyl collectible also included the song "On Fire" by the band.
Musical Style
The song has a “futuristic” and “noirish” style according to the band, exemplifying their alternative rock roots with an edgy, synthetic twist.
Track Length
"The Chemicals" runs for just under six minutes in length.
Cover Art
Its cover art was shot in Detroit and its concept was influenced by Industrial music and 70s Punk rock.
Music Video
The music video for "The Chemicals" was directed by Sophie Muller, a long-time collaborator with the band.
High Chart Position
Despite being released as a stand-alone single, "The Chemicals" managed to reach the 13th position on the US Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart.
Song's Themes
The song discusses themes of escape, loneliness, and despair, amplified by the dark atmospheric soundscape of the music.
Record Label
The song was released under the Stunvolume record label, an independent record label owned by this band.
Performance
Although the song wasn’t performed very frequently live, it was occasionally slipped into setlists during their '20 Years Queer' tour.

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