"Theme from S-Express" was also one of the earliest recordings to capitalize on sampling culture and it topped the UK singles chart as well as the Hot Dance Music/Club Play chart in the United States (also scraping into the Hot 100 at #91).
The song took the bass and brass sections from Rose Royce's 1979 hit "Is It Love You're After" and "Rose Royce Express" and mixed it with the brass stabs from Crystal Grass' 1975 funk anthem, "Crystal World."
The main player in the act was DJ/producer and remixer Mark Moore. 1989 saw the release of their debut album "Original Soundtrack", which featured a group line-up of Mark M (Mark Moore, noise engineer), Michellรฉ (microdot clarinet and vox), Mark D (trumpet, noise, boogie factor), Jocasta (hi-hat hairspray, background vox) and Pascal (Pascal Gabriel, noise engineer). The album compiled S-Express's "Theme" and its follow-up club hits "Superfly Guy" and "Hey Music Lover" along with an album's worth of new compositions. Singer Billie Ray Martin also appeared on several tracks on their debut.
By the release of the second album "Intercourse", the act was reduced to a duo of Moore with new vocalist and DJ Sonique. Although not as successful as their debut, Intercourse spawned several mid-charting UK singles and club hits, most notably "Nothing To Lose". Sonique, already a successful DJ, eventually embarked on a solo career and produced one of the biggest pop and club hits of the late 1990s ("It Feels So Good").
Moore went on to release many singles, remixes and albums on his own and also formed the band Needledust.
Theme From Sexpress
S'Express Lyrics
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Enjoy this trip
And it is a trip
Countdown is progressing
Uno, dos
Uno, dos, tres, cuatro
S'Express
Come on and listen to the, gimme that, ooh
Come on and listen to the, gimme that, ooh
Come on and listen to the, gimme that, ooh, ooh, ooh
Come on and listen to the, gimme that, ooh
I got the hots for you, I got the hots for you
I got the hots for you, I got the hots for you
Drop that ghettoblaster
S'Express
S'Express
S'Express
S'Express
I got the hots for you, I got the hots for you
I got the hots for you, I got the hots for you
Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God
Oh, that's bad
No, that's good
S'Express
S'Express
Uno, uno
Uno, dos, tres, cuatro
Sing for daddy
I got the hots for you, I got the hots for you
I got the hots for you, I got the hots for you
I got the hots for you (I can't wait for you)
I got the hots for you (S'Express)
I got the hots for you (S'Express)
I got the hots for you (S'Express)
The lyrics of S'Express's song "Theme from S-Express" are relatively simple and repetitive, with a focus on enjoying a trip, getting in the groove and having the "hots" for someone. The song starts with a countdown, as if the listener is about to be launched into an experiential journey. The rhythm and beat of the song are immediately apparent, with a consistent bassline and percussion that create a feeling of movement and momentum. The repeated phrase "gimme that" suggests a desire for something, whether it be the music, the experience, or the object of desire.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more focused on sexuality and desire, with the repeated phrase "I got the hots for you" indicating intense attraction. The line "drop that ghettoblaster" is a command to let the music speak for itself, without any external distractions. The repeated use of "S'Express" reinforces the brand and sound of the music, creating a sense of identity and belonging.
Overall, the lyrics of "Theme from S-Express" are focused on the experience of the music itself and the feelings it can evoke, including excitement, desire, and pleasure. The repetitive nature of the lyrics and the simplicity of the meaning suggest that this is a song that is meant to be felt rather than analyzed or interpreted.
Line by Line Meaning
Enjoy this trip
Let's enjoy this musical journey
And it is a trip
This is a psychedelic experience
Countdown is progressing
The countdown has started, get ready
Uno, dos
Counting in Spanish - one, two
Uno, dos, tres, cuatro
Counting in Spanish - one, two, three, four. Get ready to dance
S'Express
This is S'Express's song, get ready for a wild ride
Come on and listen to the, gimme that, ooh
Let's listen to the music and get lost in it
Come on and listen to the, gimme that, ooh, ooh, ooh
The music is so good, we want more
I got the hots for you
I like you a lot, let's dance together
Drop that ghettoblaster
Let the music boom
Oh my God, oh my God, oh my God
We are overwhelmed by the music and the experience
Oh, that's bad
Something happened in the music, but it's actually good
No, that's good
The music is actually better than we thought
Sing for daddy
The music is so good, let's dance and enjoy it
I got the hots for you (I can't wait for you)
I'm really excited to dance with you
S'Express
This is S'Express's song, and it's amazing
Uno, uno
Counting in Spanish - one, one. The music is getting intense
Uno, dos, tres, cuatro
Counting in Spanish - one, two, three, four. Let's dance until the end of the song
I got the hots for you (S'Express)
I'm really into this song and the S'Express experience
I got the hots for you (S'Express)
This song and the S'Express experience are amazing
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Pascal Gabriel, Mark Moore, Miles Gregory
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@GloriaJWimberley
โจ๐โจGen X mom here! Still listening & grooving to this in 2024๐
@luceroastral5226
I AM 50 YEARS OLD AND I AM STILL LISTENING TO THIS DAMN MUSIC IN 2023... 1988 WAS THE BEST OF THAT DECADE... GREETINGS FROM BUENOS AIRES
@Giova2774
This song is from 1987
@isabella6206
Whatever itโs so good and I am over 70!
@phlarrdboi
caps lock is on
@dottydolly4223
โ@@phlarrdboi hes prob happy full caps lol ๐
@saints16o5o87
@@Giova2774 Uk No1 Summer 1988
@emilyandersen8773
Still loving it in 2023. Met my DJ now husband in 1988. Loved the extended versions esp. on the dance floor back in the late 80s what a blast and awesome times ๐๐ฟ๐ฆ๐บ
@zygiabarnes446
I have to love you !!! ๐
@tracithomas6543
I turned 21 in 1988, and this track was a revelation - Iโd been listening to Yazoo, Nee Ordet, Depeche, etc., but this was totally new and different. Still a goddamn banger.