The Race

Yello

About The Race

"The Race" is a song by Swiss electronic band Yello, released as the first single from their album Flag. The single was initially released on 11 April 1988 via the Fontana label.


Year:
1988
13:22
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Shout! (Shout!)
Count on me; I'm gonna win the race.
Count on me; I'm gonna win the race.
Room-dah-bee-boom, the whippering dong.
Room-dah-bee-boom, the whippering dong.

Now shut the door; keep down to south.
Shut the door; keep down to south.
Shut the door; keep down to south.

Not any track is turning, but the race is in my head.
I'm attacking the illusion, but the stopping drives me mad.

Time is running out, and the illusion fades away.
Time is running out; another day is on its way.

Another sun was shining, and he knew he wasn't great.
He didn't ever talk about; he knew he couldn't wait.

Are you ever gonna push me?  Let me run and let me do.
I need it, and I'm ready, and I haven't got a clue.

Not any track is turning, but the race is in my head.
I'm attacking the illusion, but the stopping drives me mad.

Fire away!
This is the race!

Why?
Burn!
Shout!
Lies!

Give me the race!

Another sun was shining, and he knew he wasn't great.
He didn't ever talk about; he knew he couldn't wait.

I need this race!

Are you ever gonna push me?  Let me run and let me do.
I need it, and I'm ready, and I haven't got a clue.

Any track is turning, but the race is in my head.
I'm attacking the illusion, but the stopping drives me mad.

Fire away!

Time is running out, and the illusion fades away.
Time is running out; another day is on its way.

This is the race!

Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen,
This is Billy McKloski from Palm Springs reporting for NBC Sports of
America.
Twenty seconds to the start of the thirty-first formula race, on a hot,
Sunny afternoon, here in California.

On the fast lane of the street I'm driving.
Sometimes, somewhere, I'm arriving
Every day and every night.

Why?
I need this race!

Count on me; I'm gonna win the race.
Count on me; I'm gonna win the race.
Room-dah-bee-boom, the whippering dong.
Room-dah-bee-boom, the whippering dong.

Shut the door; keep down to south.
Shut the door; keep down to south.
Shut the door; keep down to south.

Race in my head!

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Yello

Yello is a Swiss electronic band consisting of Dieter Meier and Boris Blank. They are probably best known for their singles "The Race" and "Oh Yeah", which feature a mix of electronic music and manipulated vocals, as does most of their music. more »

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Written by: BORIS BLANK, DIETER MEIER

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10 facts about this song

Band Background
"Yello" is an electronic music band from Switzerland, composed of Dieter Meier and Boris Blank. They are known for their experimental sounds and abstract lyrics.
Song Release
The song "The Race" was released in 1988 as a single and was also included in Yello's album "Flag".
Chart Performance
"The Race" is one of Yello's most successful songs. It reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart.
Song Length
The original version of "The Race" is almost 13 minutes long, but the single edit was shortened to 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
Music Video
The music video for "The Race" was directed by Dieter Meier himself, who is also an accomplished film director.
Song Style
The song is noted for its fast-paced electronic rhythm and distinctive samples, which include a motor racing commentary, jazz scat-singing, and laughter.
Use in Media
"The Race" has been used in various advertisements, movies, and video games. For example, it was used in an advertisement for British Airways and in the movie Nuns on the Run (1990).
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, including Brooklyn Bounce and WestBam.
Legacy
"The Race" is often considered one of the seminal songs in the electronica genre, influencing many artists in the 1990s and 2000s.
Live Performances
Despite the song's success, Yello has rarely performed live. Their first full live shows didn't take place until 2017.

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