Talk Is Cheap
Chet Faker
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Oh so, your weak rhyme You doubt I bother reading into it I'll probably won't Left to my own devices But that's the difference in our opinions You're a mouthful That amounts for another week on my own Now I'm a novel made resourceful I start a chain with my thought Talk is cheap, my darling When you're feeling right at home I wanna make you move with confidence I wanna be with you alone Said help me help you start it You're too comfortable to know Throwing out those words Oh, you gotta feel it on your own Cold pain I cannot sustain it That's what I'm thinking Not what I'm drinking I hold up my ways These thoughts are pervasive It's not a statement But peace can be evasive You're a mouthful That accounts for another week on my own Now I'm a novel made resourceful I start a chain with my thought Talk is cheap, my darling When you're feeling right at home I wanna make you move with confidence I wanna be with you alone Said help me help you start it You're too comfortable to know Throwing out those words Oh, you gotta feel it on your own Talk is cheap, my darling When you're feeling right at home I wanna make you move with confidence I wanna be with you alone Said help me help you start it You're too comfortable to know Throwing out those words Oh, you gotta feel it on your own
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Artist Background"Talk Is Cheap" is a song by Chet Faker, an Australian singer-song- writer. His real name is Nicholas James Murphy, but he initially used the stage name Chet Faker as a tribute to Chet Baker, a jazz artist he admires.
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Song ReleaseThe song was released on February 11, 2014, as the lead single from his debut studio album "Built on Glass".
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Chart PerformanceThe song topped the charts in Australia, landing at Number 1 on the Triple J Hottest 100 chart for 2014.
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Music Video RecognitionThe music video for "Talk Is Cheap" won Best Music Video at the ARIA Music Awards of 2014.
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Genre"Talk Is Cheap" combines elements from several genres, including electronica, Downtempo, and soul.
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Song DurationThe length of the song is 3 minutes and 39 seconds making it a standard length single.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics discuss a lover's disillusionment with empty words. The phrase "talk is cheap, my darling" becomes the refrain, underlining the song's central theme.
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Album PerformanceThe album “Built on Glass” which included “Talk Is Cheap” as the lead single, debuted at number one on the Australian ARIA Charts.
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Live PerformancesChet Faker has performed “Talk Is Cheap” live at several prestigious music events, including on the Ellen DeGeneres Show.
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Critical ReceptionThe song has been widely praised for its emotion and depth, with critics lauding Chet Faker's smooth vocal delivery and the song's minimalist production.
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AwardsIn 2014, “Talk is Cheap” won the J Award for Australian Album of the Year.
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Song ProductionThe song was produced by Chet Faker himself, showcasing his talent not only as a singer and songwriter but also as a producer.
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Streaming SuccessAs of now, on Spotify "Talk Is Cheap" has gained more than 288 million listens, underscoring its lasting popularity.
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International RecognitionWhile the song enjoyed significant success in Australia, it also charted in several countries around the world, including Belgium and France.
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Changing his stage nameIn 2016, Nicholas Murphy decided to stop using the name Chet Faker and start using his real name for his musical projects. However, he revived the Chet Faker moniker in 2020.
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