Chemtrails

Beck

About Chemtrails

"Chemtrails" is a 2008 single by American musician Beck. The song, taken from his eighth studio album, Modern Guilt, was released digitally on June 22, 2008. The artwork for the single uses a design based on Houndstooth patterning.


Year:
2008
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I can't believe
What we've
Seen outside
You and me
Watching the jets
Go by
Oh, ooh, oh
Oh, ooh, oh

Just what I've seen
So many people
Falling in love
You and me
Watching the sea
Full of people
Try not to drown

So many people
So many people
Where do they go?
You and me
Watching the sky
In the future
That's where
We can go

All I can take
From these skies
Is fog
And all I can see
In this light
A boat sinking
Oh, oooh
Oh, oooh, oh

Somebody's sea
Swallowed by evil
Already gone
You and me
Watching the sea
Full of people

Already drowning
So many people
So many people
Where did they go?

You and me
Hit by a cloud
From an eagle
Watching the jets
Pass go by

You and me watching
You and me watching
Capture have swept me behind
That's what I mean
When we talk
In this jet stream
We're climbing
A hole in the sky

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Beck

Beck Hansen (born Bek David Campbell, July 8, 1970) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by the stage name Beck. more »

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Written by: Beck Hansen

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10 facts about this song

Song Release
"Chemtrails" is a song by Beck, an American singer-songwriter known for his musical eclecticism. It was released as the lead single from his eleventh studio album, "Modern Guilt," which was released in 2008.
Album Collaboration
The album "Modern Guilt," which includes "Chemtrails," was co-produced by Danger Mouse. This marked the first time Beck had worked with the renowned producer.
Genre
While Beck's music is known for spanning many different genres, "Chemtrails" is classified as a neo-psychedelic, indie rock track. Yet it still retains the pop sensibilities that Beck is known for.
Lyrical Themes
"Chemtrails" explores themes of paranoia and existential dread. The song's lyrics reference the controversial conspiracy theory about toxic chemicals being spread by plane trails. This could symbolize a wider mistrust of authority figures.
Music Video
The music video for "Chemtrails" was directed by the acclaimed director Autumn de Wilde, who is known for her work with musicians like Elliott Smith.
Reception
Despite its dark themes, "Chemtrails" was well-received by fans and critics. The song has been praised for its layered production and sprawling, psychedelic sound.
Live Performances
"Chemtrails" was often included in Beck's live performances during his 2008 tour.
Song Length
The original version of "Chemtrails" runs for 4 minutes and 40 seconds, making it one of the longer tracks on "Modern Guilt."
Impact
Even though "Chemtrails" was not Beck's most commercially successful single, it has had a significant impact. Many fans and critics view it as an underrated gem in Beck's discography.
Inspiration
While Beck has not specified the inspiration behind "Chemtrails," fans and critics have speculated it might have been influenced by late 1960s psychedelic rock.

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