Chemical

"Chemical" is the eighth track of Republic by New Order.

"Chemical" has no alternate versions.

Themes
"Chemical"'s chorus directly mentions being an employee. Other parts of the song are similar to the themes present in "Times Change", such as being an outcast or living in a city falling into corruption.

The phrase "juvenile delinquent" may be a reference to one of the album's previous songs, "Young Offender". Additionally, the song includes the word "brotherhood".

Live stats
While "Chemical" has never been performed by New Order, it has been performed 31 times by Peter Hook & The Light. Stats via Setlist.fm as of 25 November 2023.

Lyrics
Any kind of fool with the will to live Tries to get it right with the one they're with But even though I give you special treatment You keep getting high, juvenile delinquent

And this is how it feels to be On the payroll company Your every scene is in the round And all the men are falling down

Constantly harassed and misunderstood I'm the 'lost and found' of the neighborhood And I am not a part of society So don't get off the ground just be with me

I would brave a rainstorm in my car Maybe you can leave but you won't get far It wasn't just a dream it was much too good Just another day in the brotherhood

And this is how it feels to be On the payroll company Your every scene is in the round And all the men are falling down

And this is how it feels to be On the payroll company Your every scene is in the round We don't need to hang around