Turbo Diesel
Albert One Lyrics


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Turbo Diesel... Turbo Diesel...
Bugatti - I saw you in a dream,
Volvo - You´re running hot like steam,
Subaru - You start off like an arrow,
Volkswagen - You never gave me sorrow...

Sitting at the wheel,
My tires burn to squeal,
I know that I will soon be,
A hero in the Grand Prix...

Saturday night - I win at Le Mans,
Risking my life - I wave to my fans,
Morning collides - Champagne on ice,
Now I´m a star - Driving my car...

Ferrari - the fastest on the street,
Rover - you are my everything,
Bentley - A coffin for a king,
Mercedes - So classic and so chic...

I drive without emotion,
I calculate each curve,




I know that I will soon,
A hero in the Grand Prix...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Albert One's Turbo Diesel paint a vivid and thrilling picture of a race car driver competing in a high-stakes racing event, expressing his love and appreciation for cars from various manufacturers. The chorus of the song, where the title is repeated twice, creates a fast and noisy atmosphere, mirroring the sound of race cars speeding on the track. The first verse mentions a Bugatti, a luxury car brand well-known for its speed and elegance, and a Volvo, a brand generally known for their safety features. The contrast between the two is emphasized by the line "You're running hot like steam," which suggests the former is a lot more agile and explosive than the latter.


The second line of the verse, "you start off like an arrow," is a reference to the Subaru automobile company logo, which displays a cluster of stars resembling the constellation Pleiades, also known as the Seven Sisters, and has been a feature of their cars since the 1950s. Lastly, the verse mentions Volkswagen, which is known for producing reliable cars as they never gave the singer sorrow. The following lines indicate that the driver is in complete control of his car as he burns the tires, leading him to his destiny of becoming a hero in the Grand Prix.


The second verse describes the thrill of winning a race and the reward of being celebrated by fans. The references to specific racing events such as Le Mans intensify the feeling of adrenaline and excitement, while the mention of champagne and being a star after the race evokes a sense of glamour and indulgence. The third verse continues the theme of the singer's love for different car brands, mentioning Ferrari and Rover, and how he feels about them. He also mentions Bentley, a brand known for their extravagance and discretion, labeling them as a "coffin for a king." Lastly, the verse mentions Mercedes, a brand that represents elegance and timeless beauty, fitting perfectly with the singer's calculated and emotionless driving style.


Line by Line Meaning

Turbo Diesel... Turbo Diesel...
This is the chorus of the song. The singer repeats the name of the car engine type to emphasize its power.


Bugatti - I saw you in a dream,
The singer describes the luxury car brand Bugatti and implies that it is so impressive that it appears in his dreams.


Volvo - You´re running hot like steam,
The singer compares driving a Volvo car to a steam engine, suggesting that it is fast and impressive.


Subaru - You start off like an arrow,
The singer compares driving a Subaru car to an arrow, which is launched quickly and powerfully.


Volkswagen - You never gave me sorrow...
The singer praises Volkswagen cars for being reliable and not causing any problems.


Sitting at the wheel,
The singer is describing a scene where he is in the driver's seat of a car.


My tires burn to squeal,
The singer is referring to the sound of his car's tires screeching as he accelerates at high speed.


I know that I will soon be,
The singer is confident that he will achieve great success in his driving skills.


A hero in the Grand Prix...
The singer wants to be recognized as a hero in a prestigious car racing event.


Saturday night - I win at Le Mans,
The singer is detailing a scene where he wins a car racing event called Le Mans on a Saturday night.


Risking my life - I wave to my fans,
The singer is implying that the car racing event he just won was dangerous and risky, but he still acknowledges his fans with a wave.


Morning collides - Champagne on ice,
The singer describes the aftermath of his victory, where he celebrates with champagne while the morning light shines through.


Now I´m a star - Driving my car...
The singer is now well-known and celebrated as a skilled car racer and enjoys driving his car as a result.


Ferrari - the fastest on the street,
The singer praises the Ferrari car brand for being the fastest on the streets.


Rover - you are my everything,
The singer declares that the Rover car brand is everything to him and he loves it.


Bentley - A coffin for a king,
The singer compares the luxury car brand, Bentley, to a coffin fit for a king, implying that it is very expensive and exclusive.


Mercedes - So classic and so chic...
The singer compliments Mercedes cars for their timeless and elegant style.


I drive without emotion,
The singer is describing his driving style as being perfectly calm and without any emotion, suggesting it is very precise and focused.


I calculate each curve,
The singer is implying that he is highly skilled at driving and calculates every move and turn he takes while driving.


I know that I will soon,
Once again, the singer is confident that he will soon become a highly celebrated and successful car racer.


A hero in the Grand Prix...
The singer reiterates his desire to become a hero in a prestigious car racing event.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHARLES ROLANDO, FEDERICO DI BONAVENTURA, MICHELE CHIEREGATO, ROBERTO TURATTI

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Itzel Neptune

Turbo Diesel... Turbo Diesel...⛽

Bugatti 🔊 I saw you in a dream💭
Volvo🔊 You´re running hot like steam🔥
Subaru 🔊You start off like an arrow↗️
Volkswagen 🔊 You never gave me sorrow... 🌈

Sitting at the wheel ⚙️
My tires burn to squeal
I know that I will soon be
A hero in the Grand Prix...🏎️

Saturday night - I win at Le Mans🏁
Risking my life - I wave to my fans
Monaco lights- Champagne on ice
Now I´m a star - Driving my car... 🌟

Ferrari the fastest on the street ✨
Rover - you are my everything 🌎
Bentley - A coffin for a king 👑
Mercedes - So classic and so chic... ⚡

I drive without emotion
I calculate each curve
I know that I will soon
A hero in the Grand Prix...🏁🏁



All comments from YouTube:

Emilio Manga

Un riempi pista degli anni '80! Ennesimo capolavoro a testimonianza di quella straordinaria e irripetibile generazione di artisti italiani che fecero conoscere, ballare e amare in tutto il pianeta la Italo Music!!! RIP mitico Albertone!

Nello D'alessandro

Con grande nostalgia. Dell86. Quando si diceva. Buone. Vacanze. Con mixsage

🇨🇦Gilles Villeneuve

@Nello D'alessandro io sono dell'82 amo questo sucesso👍👍🔝🔝❤❤

Federico Sangiorgi

Capolavoro…non esageriamo

OASanchez67

Nos quedamos con tu fantástico legado musical, como Albert One, como AC 1, como Jock Hattle. Descansa en paz querido amigo.

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Rip Albert One !
Vola in cielo con il tuo Turbo Diesel a rallegrare il Paradiso.

Roberto Rossi

❤❤❤❤❤❤

SuperDrCaos

¡Descansa en paz Albert One! Hasta la eternidad

erick Daniel Baez ibañez

Albert murió, por culpa del covid 19 , el fue un cantante y un paciente fuerte que triste , ahora que los cantantes de italia se cuiden

Adoro Italia y sus musica mas los 80s

Saludos desde el estado de México

(México🇲🇽)

MiXen

11 мая 2020 не стало Albert One , этого замечательного исполнителя музыкального стиля Italo Disco. R.I.P. Albert One.

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