Setting Sun
The Chemical Brothers
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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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Written by: Edmund John Simons, Thomas Owen Mostyn Rowlands, Noel Thomas Gallagher
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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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.
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ReleaseThe song was released as a single in October 1996.
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StyleIt has a psychedelic rock style heavily influenced by the Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows."
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Chart-Topping"Setting Sun" was a commercial success, reaching number one on the UK Singles Chart.
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AlbumIt was the first single from their second album, “Dig Your Own Hole.”
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ControversyThere 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.
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InfluenceThe song is often regarded as reflective of the growing influence of electronics and dance music in rock during the 90s.
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Achievements"Setting Sun" won The Chemical Brothers their first UK number one single.
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Revamped VersionA new version of "Setting Sun" was featured in the 2005 racing video game "Burnout Revenge."
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InspirationThough "Setting Sun" strongly echoes "Tomorrow Never Knows" by The Beatles, Noel Gallagher denies that it was intended as a cover or a direct copy.
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RecognitionThe song was named the Best Track of 1996 by music magazine NME.
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Visual ArtistsThe 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.
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SalesDespite its controversy, "Setting Sun" was certified Gold in the UK for sales over 400,000.
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ImpactIts sound and success helped establish The Chemical Brothers' place as pioneers of the big beat and electronica genres.
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