Boxer

The Chemical Brothers

About Boxer

"The Boxer" is a song recorded by English electronic music duo The Chemical Brothers for their fifth studio album Push the Button (2005). It served as the album's third single in the United Kingdom and Europe, released by Virgin Records and Freestyle Dust, and as the second single in the United States via Astralwerks. The song is a psychedelic pop track which features The Charlatans' lead singer Tim Burgess on vocals and as a co-writer. This is the second collaboration between Burgess and the duo, following "Life is Sweet", which was released 10 years earlier. However, it received mixed reviews from music critics who, while praising its production, criticised Burgess' vocals. "The Boxer" was the first single by The Chemical Brothers not to reach the top 40 on the UK Singles Chart, reaching only number 41. Elsewhere, it charted in Spain, Ireland and on the US Dance Singles Sales chart. Burgess and the duo later performed the track at the BBC Radio 2 Electric Proms in 2007. The song's music video was directed by director duo Ne-o and shot in Budapest, Hungary. The visual, which features a basketball bouncing around the streets with its owner running to catch it, drew comparisons with the 1956 short film The Red Balloon. A video for an alternate version of the song was directed by Adam Smith and donated to the charity group Good for Nothing's 50/50 Make or Break campaign in 2011. It was also remixed by DFA, whose version received much acclaim from critics. 


Year:
2005
4:08
37 
#2

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I can't seem to shake this feeling
I can't seem to put it down
I can't seem to shake this feeling
I can't seem to put it down down down down

But I must remember
I'm a hustler
I'm a full moon
I'm a tiger sleeping in your

I can't seem to shake this feeling
I can't seem to put it down
I can't seem to shake this feeling
I can't seem to put it down down down down

Down down down down
Down down down down down

But I must remember
I'm a hustler
I'm a full moon
I'm a tiger sleeping in your

Ah ah ah 
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah
Ah ah ah

Would you call him
And tell him how I feel
I can make the payment
I can make the deal

I should call him
And tell him how I feel
I can make the payment
I can make the deal

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The Chemical Brothers

The Chemical Brothers are a British electronic music duo composed of Tom Rowlands and Ed Simons. Originating in Manchester in 1991, along with The Prodigy, Fatboy Slim, The Crystal Method, and fellow acts, they were pioneers at bringing the big beat genre to the forefront of pop culture. more »

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Written by: TIMOTHY ALLAN BURGESS, THOMAS OWEN MOSTYN ROWLANDS, EDMUND JOHN SIMONS

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10 facts about this song

Album Release
"Boxer" is a song by The Chemical Brothers, a British electronic music duo. It is a track from their fifth studio album, "Push the Button," which was released in 2005.
Sound Profile
The song showcases The Chemical Brothers' signature fusion of electronic beats and synth-driven melodies, creating a hypnotic and intense soundscape.
Album Success
"Push the Button," the album which features "Boxer," won the Grammy Award for Best Electronic/Dance Album in 2006, establishing The Chemical Brothers as leading figures in the world of electronic music.
International Success
"Push the Button," including the track "Boxer," reached number one in the UK Albums Chart and number 59 on the Billboard 200 in the United States.
Lyrics
Unlike many of The Chemical Brothers' other popular tracks, "Boxer" is instrumental, leaning more on ambient sounds and heavy beats than on lyrical content.
Influences
The Chemical Brothers are known for their fusion of different genre influences, and "Boxer" is no exception. It features elements of house music, techno, and psychedelic music.
Collaboration
Although "Boxer" is not featuring any guest artists, the album "Push the Button" includes collaborations with artists such as Anwar Superstar, K-OS, and Tim Burgess.
Track Placement
"Boxer" is the seventh track on "Push the Button," adding to the album's dynamic pacing with its mix of slower, more introspective moments and uplifting, energetic peaks.
Live Performances
"Boxer" has been included in several live performances and DJ sets by The Chemical Brothers, showcasing the song's ability to get audiences moving.
Critical Reception
The track has mostly received a positive reception from critics, who typically highlight its intense rhythm and its place in the duo's diverse discography.

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