Setting Sun

The Chemical Brothers

About Setting Sun

"Setting Sun" is a song by The Chemical Brothers with vocals by Noel Gallagher. It was released as a single in 1996 from their second album Dig Your Own Hole and reached number one on the UK Singles Chart. Pitchfork ranked it at number 43 in their list of the Top 200 Tracks of the 1990s. The Guardian called it, alongside Underworld's "Born Slippy . NUXX", the "most experimental and sonically extreme hit [single] of the 90s."


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2000
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[Repeat: x5]
You're the devil in me I brought in from the cold
You said your body was young but your mind was very old
You're coming on strong and I like the way
The visions we had have faded away
You're part of a life I've never had
I'll tell you that it's just too bad

You're coming on strong
You're showing your color
Like a setting sun

Where do I begin

Sunday morning I'm waking up
Can't even focus on a coffee cup
Don't even know who's bed I'm in
Where do I start
Where do I begin

Sunday morning I'm waking up
Can't even focus on a coffee cup
Don't even know who's bed I'm in
Where do I start
Where do I begin

[Repeat: x4]
Where do I start
Where do I begin

[Repeat: x12]
Sunday morning I'm waking up
Can't even focus on a coffee cup
Don't even know who's bed I'm in
Where do I start
Where do I begin
Where do I start
Where do I begin

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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: Edmund John Simons, Thomas Owen Mostyn Rowlands, Noel Thomas Gallagher

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14 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Setting Sun" is a collaboration between The Chemical Brothers and Oasis guitarist and vocalist, Noel Gallagher.
Release
The song was released as a single in October 1996.
Style
It has a psychedelic rock style heavily influenced by the Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows."
Chart-Topping
"Setting Sun" was a commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart.
Album
It was the first single from their second album, “Dig Your Own Hole.”
Controversy
There was some controversy around the music video for "Setting Sun". The intense flashing visuals reportedly induced epileptic seizures in some viewers, which led to it being banned from broadcast at certain times of the day in the UK.
Influence
The song is often regarded as reflective of the growing influence of electronics and dance music in rock during the 90s.
Achievements
"Setting Sun" won The Chemical Brothers their first UK number one single.
Revamped Version
A new version of "Setting Sun" was featured in the 2005 racing video game "Burnout Revenge."
Inspiration
Though "Setting Sun" strongly echoes "Tomorrow Never Knows" by The Beatles, Noel Gallagher denies that it was intended as a cover or a direct copy.
Recognition
The song was named the Best Track of 1996 by music magazine NME.
Visual Artists
The accompanying music video was directed by Dom and Nic, who have since made a name for themselves as visual artists in the electronic music scene.
Sales
Despite its controversy, "Setting Sun" was certified Gold in the UK for sales over 400,000.
Impact
Its sound and success helped establish The Chemical Brothers' place as pioneers of the big beat and electronica genres.

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