Their music has been covered by the likes of Ash and Tullycraft.
Current members are Helen, Sheena and Ricardo Autobahn.
Past members: Gary Strickland (guitar, 1997).
Ahead Of The Race
Helen Love Lyrics
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Wants her face on a billboard poster,
Want to go a little bit further than most,
With you next time
She's looking great,
Got electric pace,
Miles ahead of the race,
Wants to fly across the sea to the USA,
Don't care what her parents say,
And she wants to go a little bit harder than most,
With you next time
She's looking great,
Got electric pace,
Miles ahead of the race,
You're miles and miles behind the chase,
She's looking great
Wants her own radio show,
Never heard of Status Quo,
Says rock'n'roll is dead,
And I think she knows
She's looking great,
Got electric pace,
Miles ahead of the race,
You're miles and miles behind the chase
Got electric pace,
(bang-shang-alang)
(bang-shang-alang)
(bang-shang-alang)
(shang-alang)
She's looking great (bang-shang-alang),
Got electric pace (bang-shang-alang),
Miles ahead of the race (bang-shang-alang),
You're miles and miles behind the chase
[repeat to fade]
The song "Ahead of the Race" by Helen Love is filled with the energy and excitement of a young girl who is eager to push herself to new heights, and she wants to do it all with the person she loves. The first verse describes her desire to experience thrills, to see herself on a billboard, and to surpass what others have done before. She dreams of taking a rollercoaster ride and going to the USA, going harder and further than most, and doing it all with her partner next time. Her confidence and enthusiasm are evident in her desire to conquer the world, and her lover is already miles behind.
The second verse shows that her ambitions aren't only physical. She aspires to have her own radio show and break new ground in her field. Her statement about rock and roll being dead suggests a willingness to challenge the establishment and create something new. She knows what she wants, and she has the drive and passion to make it happen. The chorus repeats her exuberance and confidence, and the bridge adds a sense of urgency with the repeated "bang-shang-alang" refrain. Overall, the song is an ode to the desire for adventure, the need for speed, and the joy of pushing oneself to new heights.
Line by Line Meaning
Wants to ride on a rollercoaster,
Desires to experience the thrill of a rollercoaster ride
Wants her face on a billboard poster,
Wishes to be recognized and appreciated on a larger scale
Want to go a little bit further than most,
Aspires to achieve beyond the average level of success
With you next time
Intends to share the excitement of these experiences with a companion
She's looking great,
She is physically attractive
Got electric pace,
Exhibits an energizing and enthusiastic demeanor
Miles ahead of the race,
Far surpassing the competition and any prior expectations
You're miles and miles behind the chase
You are severely falling behind in the pursuit of success
Wants to fly across the sea to the USA,
Dreams of traveling to the United States by airplane
Don't care what her parents say,
Disregards the potential objections or concerns of her parents about the trip
And she wants to go a little bit harder than most,
Desires to exert more effort than expected to attain her goals
With you next time
Looks to share another adventure with a companion
Says rock'n'roll is dead,
Believes that the genre of rock music is no longer popular or relevant
And I think she knows
Suggesting that the singer herself possesses knowledge or insight on this topic
Wants her own radio show,
Is eager to have control and influence over an audience through hosting a radio program
Never heard of Status Quo,
Is unfamiliar with the classic rock band Status Quo
She's looking great
Reiterating her attractive physical appearance
Got electric pace,
Continuing to convey her enthusiastic energy
Miles ahead of the race,
Once again emphasizing her superior success compared to the competition
You're miles and miles behind the chase
Repeating the sentiment that the listener is significantly underperforming in comparison
Got electric pace,
Reiterating her dynamic and lively personality
(bang-shang-alang)
Onomatopoeic lyrics mimicking the upbeat tempo and rhythm of the music
She's looking great (bang-shang-alang),
Combining the positive attributes of her appearance and attitude with the musical rhythm of the song
Got electric pace (bang-shang-alang),
Reemphasizing her liveliness with the musical rhythm
Miles ahead of the race (bang-shang-alang),
Pairing her impressive success with the lively music
You're miles and miles behind the chase
Closing the song by repeating the idea that the listener is significantly behind in the competition
Contributed by Olivia O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.