The group was formed in 1998 and released three studio albums before disbanding in late 2005. Motor Ace received heavy radio rotation in Australia especially at Triple J early in their career as well as promotion for their touring schedule. This resulted in their debut album, Five Star Laundry debuting at #4 on the ARIA album chart. Death Defy, one of the Singles from Five Star Laundry, featured as the theme song to the popular Australia television show The Secret Life of Us.
Their second album, Shoot This was similarly successful, debuting at #1 on the ARIA chart, although the album was not as well received among fans due to slower pace of the album. The lead single to Shoot This, Carry On was their most commerically successful single reaching the top 20 in the singles chart. In 2003, Motor Ace went on a hiatus that lasted more than a year. The band returned with a new album in 2005, Animal which marked a change in sound for the band as the songs were more emotive, and less straight upbeat rock. While Animal received good reviews in the press, the album was by far the least successful commercially as it dropped out of the ARIA top 40 after three weeks. Following a national tour, Motor Ace announced that they would split at the end of the year with final dates announced.
Freefall
Motor Ace Lyrics
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Lose myself in the moment love
I've been trying to dig deep
But everything you've said rings cheap
Yeah... selling a feeling
Undertake
Your reasons aren't mine
I'm not envious
I'm not envious
Never sell cause you've got style
Watered down, you feel it now
I'm not trying to be deep
Remember that your music speaks, yeah
Cause we're feeling, yeah
Undertake
Your reasons aren't mine
Winning but you stole your best line
I'm not envious
I'm not envious
I'm not envious
(Your reasons aren't mine)
I'm not envious
(You stole your best line)
I'm not envious,
I'm not envious
The lyrics to Motor Ace's song "Freefall" are complex and layered with meaning. The opening lines "I won't breathe if you won't talk, lose myself in the moment love" suggest a desire for a deeper connection or communication within a relationship. However, the singer is struggling to find truth in what their partner is saying as "everything you've said rings cheap." This sense of feeling sold a feeling or emotion appears to be a major source of conflict and frustration.
As the song continues, the lyrics "Never sell cause you've got style, watered down, you feel it now" could be interpreted as a critique of the music industry, urging artists to stay authentic and not give in to producing material that feels watered down or fake. The chorus "undertake, your reasons aren't mine, winning but you stole your best line, I'm not envious, I'm not envious" speaks to a sense of competition or jealousy. The singer is acknowledging that they see their partner as winning, but they aren't envious of them. They are staying true to themselves and their values.
Overall, "Freefall" is a song that deals with themes of connection, authenticity, and competition. It speaks to the difficulties of relationships and the music industry, but ultimately encourages listeners to stay true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
I won't breathe, if you won't talk
I am not going to speak until you share your thoughts first
Lose myself in the moment love
I am fully immersed in this experience of love
I've been trying to dig deep
I have been attempting to get to the root of things
But everything you've said rings cheap
However, all of your words lack genuine authenticity
Yeah... selling a feeling
You are simply trying to make an emotional appeal rather than being honest
Undertake
I will take on this challenge
Your reasons aren't mine
I don't agree with your motivations
Winning but you stole your best line
You may be succeeding but you aren't being original
I'm not envious
I don't have any grudges or jealousy towards you
Never sell cause you've got style
You should never sacrifice your unique approach just to make a profit
Watered down, you feel it now
Your diluted vision is becoming clearer to you now
I'm not trying to be deep
I'm not attempting to be profound or over-analytical
Remember that your music speaks, yeah
Just keep in mind that your art should express itself without excessive explanation
Cause we're feeling, yeah
Because the emotions we experience are what drives us forward
I'm not envious
I don't have any grudges or jealousy towards you
(Your reasons aren't mine)
I don't agree with your motivations
I'm not envious
I don't have any grudges or jealousy towards you
(You stole your best line)
You are not being original
I'm not envious,
I don't have any grudges or jealousy towards you
I'm not envious
I don't have any grudges or jealousy towards you
Contributed by Mia M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
ryanserring
Thank you for uploading, it's virtually impossible to find anything downloadable by this great band..better listening on youtube than nothing at all!
Trisha F.
this is my fave of theirs that i've heard
RussellThePumpkin
@aussiesurfer28 Cheers for listening.