Brakhage
Stereolab · Serene Velocity: A Stereolab Anthology [2006]
To keep our dazed lives going
Many things to keep our lives
Lives going, so many things
We need so damn many things
(We need so damn many things)
(We need so damn, we need so damn many things)
To keep our stupid lives going
(Keep our stupid lives going)
(Keep our stupid, keep our stupid lives going)
Many things to keep our lives
(To keep our lives, to keep our lives, many things)
(To keep our lives, to keep our lives, many things)
Lives going, so many things
(So many things, so many things, lives going)
(So many things, so many things, lives going)
We can be bound, run around
(We can be bound, run around)
(We can be bound, we can be bound, run around)
Fooled animal bite its tail
(Fooled animal, bite its tail)
(Fooled animal, fooled animal, bite its tail)
Animal, he has been bound
(He has be bound, animal)
(He has been bound, he has be bound animal)
Run around, around and 'round
('Round and around, run around)
('Round and around, 'round and around, run around)
We need so damn many things
To keep our dazed lives going
Many things to keep our lives
(To keep our lives, to keep our lives, many things)
(To keep our lives, to keep our lives, many things)
Lives going, so many things
(So many things, so many things, lives going)
(So many things, so many things, lives going)
Many things to keep our lives
Lives going, so many things
Brakhage - Stereolab
From the Serene Velocity anthology, 'Brakhage' exemplifies Stereolab's signature blend of shoegaze and electronic textures. The track features layered vocals and atmospheric synth work characteristic of the band's mid-to-late 1990s output. It captures the group's ability to merge dreamy, ethereal soundscapes with driving rhythms, creating a listening experience that feels both intimate and expansive. The recording reflects the era's shift toward more experimental electronic production while maintaining the organic warmth found in their earlier work. As part of their broader discography, the song stands as a testament to their unique approach to blending indie rock with ambient and electronic elements.