The song is based off of a sample of 12 year old singer Chandra, and was previewed as numerous festivals such as Primavera Sound before it's release.
Subways
The Avalanches Lyrics
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You walk on the subway (it moves around)
You walk on the subway, it moves around
So you go to see what you found
(Subway, subway, it moves around)
I ain't in no hurry
I ain't in no hurry
I ain't in no hurry
I ain't in no hurry
You walk on the subway, it moves around
You walk on the subway, it moves around
You hear someone scream so you go to see what you found
You walk on the subway, (it moves around)
I ain't in no hurry
I ain't in no hurry
You walk on the subway, it moves around
You hear someone scream so you go to see what you found
You walk on the subway
I ain't in no hurry
The Avalanches's song Subways is about the experience of riding on a subway train. The lyrics describe the sensation of walking on the subway and feeling it move around. The subway becomes a metaphor for life, always moving forward and taking you to new places. The repetition of the phrase "you walk on the subway, it moves around" emphasizes the feeling of being carried along by the train, and the sense of being part of a larger system.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of exploring and discovering new things. The line "so you go to see what you found" suggests a sense of curiosity and adventure, as the subway takes you to new sights and experiences. The scream mentioned in the song adds a tense moment, perhaps referencing the unpredictable nature of the city and the need to be aware of one's surroundings.
Overall, the song captures the energy and motion of life in a city, as well as the sense of wonder and possibility that comes with exploration.
Line by Line Meaning
You walk on the subway, subway
You step onto the subway, a moving vehicle
You walk on the subway (it moves around)
You board the subway train which moves with its passengers
You walk on the subway, it moves around
You enter the subway which jolts and moves in motion
So you go to see what you found
You are curious and want to explore the new surroundings
(Subway, subway, it moves around)
The subway moves with its passengers on board, hence the name
I ain't in no hurry
There is no rush or urgency for anything
You hear someone scream so you go to see what you found
A scream echoes through the subway and you investigate to discover the cause
You walk on the subway, (it moves around)
You walk into the subway train that is constantly in movement
You walk on the subway, it moves around
You enter the subway that runs along the tracks
I ain't in no hurry
There is no rush or urgency for anything
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBBIE CHATER, TONY DI BLASI, CHANDRA OPPENHEIM, STEVEN ALEXANDER, EUGENIE DISERIO, BARRY GIBB, MAURICE GIBB, ROBIN GIBB, PATRICK SIMMONS
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@AgentPothead
This song is really good, but this video is a work of art.
@PoutineProductions
This song makes me so happy! I just want to burst into a dance and a smile at work when I hear it. Maybe even sing along to it!
@MrMeta-mm4cu
It's like a demented, twisted, fluidly animated Schoolhouse Rock and I absolutely love it!!
Acid not required.
@mkey570
I think your brain would melt if you added LSD to this.
@generaljay2455
Those funky bass line slides got me feeling like dmt excretions are taking place in my mental subway. A timeless feel of eronuous rythmic love.
@kellen_mcsmellin
Wonderful!!! I really felt like this was a perfect interpretation of the song. It has a lot of the same themes and feel to the album as a whole as well. AWESOME!!
@Skullkan6
I don't see how anyone can hate this video. It's kinda funny and there's so much going on.
@toddfarrell4957
The times we live in Bloody Hell
@kelvinator6950
just like the subway
@peterhammel3799
listening to Avalanches gives me nostalgia of times I didn't even was alive