Chocolate (The 1975 song)
"Chocolate" is a song by English rock band The 1975. The song was originally recorded by the band for their second extended play, Music for Cars, where it appears as the second track, and later appeared as the fourth track on their self-titled debut. The song was featured in a teaser for Love, Rosie.
Content
The narrator sings about fleeing the police in his car with a stash of cannabis, with the term "chocolate" being a euphemism for cannabis.Lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist Matthew Healy called the song "a love letter to the authority figures in our town – you know about small town boredom, both by the kids and by the police."
Music video
A music video to accompany the release of "Chocolate" was first released onto YouTube on 20 February 2013 at a total length of three minutes and forty-seven seconds. It was directed by Gareth Philips.It is primarily filmed in and around the Limehouse area of London, featuring Canary Wharf, the Limehouse Link and Aspen way landmarks. The group are shown riding around in a vintage 1975 Ford Consul, originally from the British television show The Sweeney.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
| Chart | Position |
| US Hot Rock Songs | 33 |
| US Adult Alternative Songs | 27 |