RAC ("RAC" stands for "Remix Artist Collective", although it is now a solo … Read Full Bio ↴RAC ("RAC" stands for "Remix Artist Collective", although it is now a solo project) is a project created in January 2007 by André Allen Anjos, a Portuguese-American producer and musician. RAC provides re-interpretations/remixes of individual songs for artists/labels. Above all, they strive for excellence and tastefulness regardless of genre. Remixes include: Coconut Records, Ra Ra Riot, The Pipettes, Tegan And Sara, Verbz, Tokyo Police Club, Family Force 5, The Framework, Weapons, The Higher, Femme Generation, Dragonette, The Shins, Bloc Party, M.I.A. among many others. RAC have also done several covers and currently are planning to release an EP of Original music called "Don't Talk To" which features collaborations with Kele, MNDR, Tokyo Police Club, Penguin Prison & Katie Herzig. In 2017, RAC won the Grammy Award for Best Remixed Recording with Tearing Me Up (RAC Mix).

RAC is also an electronic project created by Richard Benson, which released a few projects via Warp Records in the mid 90s.

Unusual
RAC Lyrics

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You
Do whatcha do, don't over think
I do what I do, all I can do is me
We do it different a little bit more distinct
And so we drink

It's true
We do what we do use our instinct

We did what we did pass no judgment and think
It's bigger than us, it's bigger than everything
And so we drink

The rich have their rituals
We got pills and visuals
We're more beautiful
When we're unusual
Don't look back don't be afraid
Don't you ever ever change
You're more beautiful
When you're unusual

Unusual, unusual, unusual, unusual
(Don't overthink)

The rich have their rituals
We got pills and visuals
We're more beautiful
When we're unusual
Don't look back don't be afraid
Don't you ever ever change
You're more beautiful
When you're unusual

It's true
We do what we do use our instinct
We did what we did
Pass no judgment and think
It's bigger than us
It's bigger than everything
And so we drink

The rich have their rituals
We got pills and visuals
We're more beautiful
When we're unusual
Don't look back don't be afraid
Don't you ever ever change
You're more beautiful
When you're unusual

Unusual, unusual, unusual, unusual
Unusual, unusual, unusual, unusual

We're more beautiful when we're unusual
You're more beautiful 'cause you're unusual

Overall Meaning

The song Unusual by RAC's lyrics play with the idea of being different and embracing individuality. The chorus states that "we're more beautiful when we're unusual" and that we should never be afraid to be different, to follow our instincts and not overthink things. The idea of not overthinking things that we do and following our instincts is repeated throughout the song, suggesting the importance of listening to our inner voice and not conforming to societal norms.

The song also touches on the theme of substance use as a form of escape or coping mechanism. The lyrics mention "pills and visuals" and drinking, implying that these things are used to help cope with the pressure of societal expectations or rituals of the wealthy. The line "It's bigger than us, it's bigger than everything, and so we drink" suggests that people often turn to substances as a way to escape the pressures of daily life and societal norms.

Overall, Unusual encourages people to embrace their individuality and not be afraid to think and act differently from the crowd. It also touches on the idea that people often turn to substances as a way to cope with societal pressures.

Line by Line Meaning

You
The listener, the one to whom this song is addressed.

Do whatcha do, don't over think
Carry out your actions without excessive reflection or doubt.

I do what I do, all I can do is me
The singer is comfortable with himself and his behavior, and can't change.

We do it different a little bit more distinct
The listener and singer behave uniquely or in an unconventional manner.

And so we drink
Both parties consume alcohol to further embrace their individuality.

It's true
The singer asserts that the following statements are genuine.

We do what we do use our instinct
The singer suggests that their decisions are dictated by intuition rather than reason.

We did what we did pass no judgment and think
The parties didn't create any preconceptions or ponder over their recent behavior.

It's bigger than us, it's bigger than everything
The situation or circumstances are weightier or significant than individual's actions.

And so we drink
The two parties imbibe alcohol to revel in the fact that the world around them is more important than them.

The rich have their rituals
Affluent members of society have particular customs and habits.

We got pills and visuals
In contrast, the singer and listener employ drugs and visual arts, respectively.

We're more beautiful
The singer and the listener are more attractive, inside and out, when they embrace their oddities.

When we're unusual
By behaving differently or distinctively.

Don't look back don't be afraid
The singer advises the listener to avoid examining past behavior and to be unafraid when doing something out of the ordinary or unconventional.

Don't you ever ever change
The listener should continue to be unique, and should never conform to mainstream expectations.

Unusual, unusual, unusual, unusual
Reiterates the importance of being atypical or distinctive.

(Don't overthink)
Reiterating the importance of being atypical or distinctive, while avoiding second-guessing oneself excessively.

We're more beautiful when we're unusual
Reiterating the idea that diverging from the norm is an asset rather than a hindrance.

You're more beautiful 'cause you're unusual
Commending the listener for being distinct and peculiar in their behavior.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AMANDA WARNER, ANDRE ALLEN ANJOS, ANTHONY ROSSOMANDO, PETER WADE

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