The Racing Rats
Editors
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When the time comes that you're no longer there Fall down to my knees, begin my nightmare Words spill from my drunken mouth I just can't keep them all in I keep up with the racing rats And do my best to win Slow down, little one You can't keep running away You mustn't go outside yet It's not your time to play Standing at the edge of your town With the skyline in your eyes Reaching up to God The sun says its goodbyes If a plane were to fall from the sky How big a hole would it leave in the surface of the earth? Let's pretend we never met Let's pretend we're on our own We'll live different lives Until our cover's blown I push my hand up to the sky Shade my eyes from the sun As the dust settles around me Suddenly nighttime has begun If a plane were to fall from the sky How big a hole would it leave in the surface of the earth The surface of the earth? Come on now You knew you were lost But you carried on anyway Oh, come on now You knew you had no time But you let the day drift away If a plane were to fall from the sky How big a hole would it leave? And if a plane were to fall from the sky How big a hole would it make in the surface of the earth The surface of the earth The surface of the earth?
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Written by: Christopher Dominic Urbanowicz, Edward Owen Lay, Russell Leetch, Thomas Michael Smith
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"The Racing Rats" is a song by British indie rock band Editors. It was officially released as the second single from their second studio album "An End Has a Start" on 26 November 2007.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its unusual lyrical theme, "The Racing Rats" was a commercial success. It peaked at No. 26 on the UK Singles Chart and No. 34 on the Belgian Charts.
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Music VideoThe music video of "The Racing Rats" was directed by the famed director Ben Wheatley. A unique point about the video is that it was shot in reverse, enhancing the eerie ambience of the song.
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Lyrics ThemeThe poetic lyrics penned by lead singer Tom Smith reflect a depressing view of modern-day life, mirroring the theme of decay and despair throughout the album.
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Live Performances"The Racing Rats" is one of Editors' most performed songs and a staple during their live concerts. The first live performance of the song was on 6 October 2007 in Newcastle.
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TV ExposureThis track has also received exposure on television. Editors performed "The Racing Rats" live on BBC Television's Later... with Jools Holland in November 2007.
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Fans' AppreciationFans of Editors often regard "The Racing Rats" as one of the band's masterpiece tracks, citing its melancholic lyrics and catchy melody.
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Song InterpretationThe song is often interpreted by fans and critics alike as a commentary on the rat race of life, an unending, self-defeating pursuit of endless goals.
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Musical StyleMusically, "The Racing Rats" showcases Editors' distinct guitar-driven sound. It also features the prominence of Tom Smith's rich baritone vocals.
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Album SuccessThe song's parent album "An End Has a Start" also received critical acclaim and commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the UK Albums Chart. "The Racing Rats" greatly contributed to this achievement.
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