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1. Spray is a 21st century synthpop duo from England, starring Jenny McLaren and Ricardo Autobahn. Following the demise of their previous band, the Cuban Boys (famous for their Hamster Dance record and John Peel sessions), McLaren and Autobahn released the album Living In Neon on Ninthwave Records in the USA, followed by the single I Am Gothic in 2003. A new album, Children of a Laser God, was released in the fall of 2006.
Amongst other projects, Spray have been partially responsible for Glen Campbell's 2002 return to the top of the charts with the Rhinestone Cowboy remake, and the top 40 kids band the Barndance Boys. McLaren has a successful sideline in vocalising club/dance records, and Autobahn in soundtracks and commercials. The band has also had their single I Am Gothic appear in the Xbox game Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 3.
In 2006, Autobahn co-wrote and produced the UK's Eurovision entry, Teenage Life, with his long-term collaborator Daz Sampson.
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Singing for England
Spray Lyrics
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And the nation is gripped in it's heart and it's mind
To commemorate this there's new songs to be sung
And we'll all sing along at the top of our lungs
Some hazy positivity, some boisterous shouting
A bit of jingoism and a lot of carousing
Always supporting hookline and sinker
Come on! Sing when we're winning
We'll always be singing for England
The passion and pride you feel supporting a team
Is quite tricky to evoke with such a strict rhyming scheme
So match a non-specific lyric urging "go all way"
To some power chords that they can use on Match Of The Day
Appealing to fanatics is a difficult job
It's not thermodynamics but it's hard to pull off
Just keep it panoramic, optimistic, don't bore us
Even the disaffected love a singalong chorus
Or something.
We can reach for the top if we just pull it through
And dream to believe that the goal is in you, now you
Realise that's nonsense and you know it's a lie but for
Just a fleeting moment brings the country to life...
We're singing for England
We're singing for England
We're singing for England
And any other sports team
Yes, your generic sports team
We're singing for your sports team
Just play the instrumental
And insert the name of your team
We'll inspire the team to victory
With a very simple melody
We will take the team to victory
And the melody will ring ring ring in your ears
It's E For England.
The lyrics to Spray's song Singing for England are a satirical take on the tradition of creating an anthem for sporting events, particularly the football World Cup. The song captures the spirit of the nation being gripped with excitement and passion during such an event. The writers sarcastically comment on the idea of the nation commemorating this with new songs to be sung, and the idea that a top 40 single is the best way to show support.
The song talks about the tricky task of creating a song that appeals to all, irrespective of their opinion on the sport in question. The lyrics are simple, with a non-specific lyric urging the team to go all the way, and a catchy singalong chorus. The writers understand that the key to creating an anthem that appeals to the masses is to keep it panoramic and optimistic.
The chorus is a rallying cry to sing for England when we're winning, and thus the song aptly conveys the raw emotions that the supporters of the team feel when cheering for them. Overall, the song is a fun and tongue-in-cheek take on the tradition of creating anthems for sporting events.
Line by Line Meaning
It's the time of the year, it's the time of our lives
The time has come for a national event that brings people together and creates lifelong memories.
And the nation is gripped in it's heart and it's mind
The country is emotionally invested in the event and it occupies people's thoughts.
To commemorate this there's new songs to be sung
In honor of the event, new musical creations are being introduced.
And we'll all sing along at the top of our lungs
Everyone will join in the singing with great enthusiasm and passion.
Come on! Sing when we're winning
Encouragement to maintain high spirits and keep cheering when the team is ahead.
We'll always be singing for England
A pledge to continue singing and supporting the team throughout the game and beyond.
The passion and pride you feel supporting a team
The intense emotions of supporting a team cannot be easily captured in a song with strict rhyming pattern.
Is quite tricky to evoke with such a strict rhyming scheme
It is difficult to express the depth of emotions associated with supporting a team when the words have to fit a particular rhyme scheme.
So match a non-specific lyric urging "go all way"
Using a general expression to encourage the team to go all the way and achieve victory.
To some power chords that they can use on Match Of The Day
Match the lyrics with energetic power chords that can be played during a highlight reel on Match of The Day program.
Appealing to fanatics is a difficult job
Trying to create a song that will appeal to fervent supporters is a challenging task.
It's not thermodynamics but it's hard to pull off
While not complicated as physics or chemistry, it still requires effort and skill to succeed.
Just keep it panoramic, optimistic, don't bore us
Make it broad, positive, and engaging to avoid putting people off and losing their attention.
Even the disaffected love a singalong chorus
Even those who may be indifferent or disillusioned still enjoy singing along with a catchy chorus.
We're singing for England
The song is about singing for the country and the team representing it.
And any other sports team
The same song can be reused for other sports teams by inserting their name instead of England.
Yes, your generic sports team
Any average sports team that needs some inspiration and support.
We're singing for your sports team
The song aims to encourage and motivate any team to achieve success through simple melody and lyrics.
Just play the instrumental
The melody of the song is captivating and can inspire without the need for lyrics.
And insert the name of your team
The song can be individualized for each team by adding their name to the music.
We'll inspire the team to victory
The song wants to facilitate the success of the team through encouragement and motivation.
With a very simple melody
The melody of the song is basic yet catchy to achieve wide appeal.
We will take the team to victory
The chorus of the song emphasizes the role of supporters in helping the team achieve victory.
And the melody will ring ring ring in your ears
The chorus of the song will stay in people's minds long after they have sung it.
It's E For England.
The song is titled 'Singing for England' which begins with a letter 'E' the way Sixties people used to say it.
Contributed by London V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.