The Chemicals
Garbage, Brian Aubert
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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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Written by: Bryan David Vig, Douglas Elwin Erickson, Shirley Ann Manson, Steve W Marker
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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.
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Special Occasion ReleaseThe song was released to commemorate Record Store Day, an annual event held to champion the culture of independently owned record stores worldwide.
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CollaborationThe single features Brian Aubert, a member of the band "Silversun Pickups."
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Limited Edition"The Chemicals" was released as a limited-edition 10-inch vinyl with only 4000 copies made globally.
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Dual SongsThis vinyl collectible also included the song "On Fire" by the band.
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Musical StyleThe song has a “futuristic” and “noirish” style according to the band, exemplifying their alternative rock roots with an edgy, synthetic twist.
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Track Length"The Chemicals" runs for just under six minutes in length.
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Cover ArtIts cover art was shot in Detroit and its concept was influenced by Industrial music and 70s Punk rock.
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Music VideoThe music video for "The Chemicals" was directed by Sophie Muller, a long-time collaborator with the band.
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High Chart PositionDespite being released as a stand-alone single, "The Chemicals" managed to reach the 13th position on the US Billboard Hot Singles Sales chart.
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Song's ThemesThe song discusses themes of escape, loneliness, and despair, amplified by the dark atmospheric soundscape of the music.
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Record LabelThe song was released under the Stunvolume record label, an independent record label owned by this band.
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PerformanceAlthough the song wasn’t performed very frequently live, it was occasionally slipped into setlists during their '20 Years Queer' tour.
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