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I’m not entirely sure what to make of this song, let alone the band (called ‘of Montreal’ and apparently not from Canada, in case you’re interested, which makes them the second band with Canada in their name, but not from Canada). The melody is infectious (and who doesn’t like to sing to chemicals!). Plus the video has that endearing Wes Anderson vibe, I could easily see this song in one of his movies. While I can’t say I agree with every sentiment in the lyrics, they’re quite good too:

I’m in a crisis, I need help
Come on mood shift, shift back to good again
Come on be a friend

Nina Twin is trying to help, and I
Really hope that she succeeds
Though I picked the thorny path myself
I’m afraid, afraid of where it leads

Chemicals, don’t strangle my pen
Chemicals don’t make me sick again
I’m always so dubious of your intent
Like I can’t afford to replace what you’ve spent

Nina Twin is trying to help, and I
Really hope she gets me straight
‘Cause my own inner cosmology
Has become too dense to navigate

Chemicals, don’t flatten my mind
Chemicals, don’t mess me up this time
Know you bait me way more than you should
And it’s just like you to hurt me when I’m feeling good

Thanks to Kevin (from Kate) for the tip. I’ll definitely have to check out the rest of their albums. They must be doing something right, having sold out shows in San Francisco last night and tonight, only to add a third for Sunday night and promptly selling that one out too. Amazing.