Sports
The Ex Lyrics

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We like to spend a lot of money
On supporting sports
Besides it realizes more
Than television-spots
We don't need no racers that
Really are the best
Their entry's our publicity
We don't care 'bout the rest

When racing fast it's easy enough
To make a wrong decision

But just be sure that when you crash
You're on television

Overall Meaning

In the song "Sports," The Ex critiques the capitalist and consumerist culture surrounding professional sports. The band highlights the ways in which people spend exorbitant amounts of money supporting sports teams and players, and how this money contributes to the culture of celebrity that surrounds athletes. This culture values winning over sportsmanship or skill, as evidenced by the lyrics, "We don't need no racers that really are the best / Their entry's our publicity / We don't care 'bout the rest." The Ex is suggesting that the athletes themselves, and their accomplishments, are secondary to the marketing and media surrounding sports events.

The Ex also calls attention to the fact that sports events are heavily mediated and influenced by technology. As the lyrics say, "Besides it realizes more / Than television-spots." In other words, the financial gains from sports events are greater than those from simply broadcasting them on TV. The band also comments on the dangers of extreme sports, implying that athletes are taking needless risks in the pursuit of fame and fortune, and that they are sacrificing their own health and safety for the sake of spectacle. The line "But just be sure that when you crash / You're on television" underscores this idea.

Overall, The Ex's "Sports" is a critical look at the ways in which sports have been commodified and turned into a form of entertainment that values money, fame, and spectacle over skill, sportsmanship, and personal fulfillment.

Line by Line Meaning

We like to spend a lot of money
We have a proclivity for lavishly financing sports teams.

On supporting sports
We allocate a significant sum of money to support the sports industry.

Besides it realizes more
Apart from the joy we derive from sports, it generates significant income as well.

Than television-spots
Sports generate more revenue than television advertisements.

We don't need no racers that
We are not interested in the best racers.

Really are the best
Despite having a well-known reputation for being the best in the sport.

Their entry's our publicity
We prioritize the publicity of the participant over the skill of the athlete.

We don't care 'bout the rest
We do not concern ourselves with mediocre participants.

When racing fast it's easy enough
While achieving velocity in racing is not challenging.

To make a wrong decision
One can make an erroneous decision while racing with great speed.

But just be sure that when you crash
However, it is vital to ensure that crashing occurs on national television.

You're on television
Without being televised, the crash becomes insignificant and carries no value to us.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: DAVID JOHN ARNOLD, PAUL HART

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Comments from YouTube:

Mark C

3y↑8

Great vid. I don’t get why seadoo doesn’t make a re-boarding step standard across all its models. I know the Ex’s step is small but at least it’s something

The Watercraft Journal

3y↑1

Because they can charge $230 extra for it as an accessory!

Seadoo4life

3y↑5

I have that same ski. It’s great all around. No lag out of the hole, plenty of power and the right size to toss around and jump waves. I installed a Riva ride plate and EXR intake and it’s way better. Seeing around 53 mph or so. Obviously not a racer but tons of fun. Take a look at my screen name. Took a breather from Sea-Doo and I’m quite happy I did at the moment. Sea-Doo does make a great ski but the one I had was a problem. One last thing to remember, Yamaha always under tunes their motors. A simple tune will bump the RPMs up another six or 700 RPMs. That would mean more acceleration and more top speed.

Seadoo4life

@Dave R I own a Spark as well and there’s lots of product support but most of the products do almost nothing performance wise. Lots of fluff. All you have to do is the mods I mentioned above in my post. Although I have not done the tune or impeller. But I know somebody that has. Waiting for my warranty to expire. But the intake grate and ride plate Improves things a lot.

Dave R

Oh I love the Ski my problem is no product support coupled with POOR customer service.

Marc Walden

@The Watercraft Journal is that the whole stage 1 “ package “ that Riva offers? I think it’s like $1800. Is there a cheaper way to get more power or is the package the only way to go to get more power. Thanks 🙏

Seadoo4life

3y↑1

@The Watercraft Journal That’s right! I hear it makes a huge difference

The Watercraft Journal

RIVA has a Stage 1 reflash that really opens up the TR-1 engine (130hp we believe).

Carpe Diem

3y↑9

I like Yamaha EX De Luxe ... very comfortable ride . Price and quality is excellent...!

The Watercraft Journal

3y↑1

Good choice

Stephen White

Is there a big difference in the hull design of the EX compared to VX and FX? How does the EX do with a lake full of significant waves from a bunch of large boats?

The Watercraft Journal

Yes, it's a demonstrative difference.

bubba.watercraft J

3y↑2

Reminds me of my first PWC. A 1990 waverunner III. 650 oil injection.
Lower power than I am used to now. that I have had many PWC since.

The Watercraft Journal

We got a very "throwback" feel aboard this one. Lot's of old school fun.

bubba.watercraft J

3y↑1

That waverunner 3 was a lot of fun to ride. One of my favorite. Very dependable as well.

Preston Ginther

3y↑2

I have the 2019 Ex Sport and love it kind of, the only thing I dislike is the handling it says a 3 person but don't let that fool you, you throw even a second person on forget it handles terrible as long as I'm by myself it does just fine. For around $300 I can Get new sponsons witch I might do.

Henry

I've had three on mine and it was fine

The Watercraft Journal

Oh yeah, no way that 3 people can ride ANY model EX. Two adults is sketchy.

Unwept2k

3y↑3

Hey I got a question I’m a teenager looking to get my first personal pwc I used to always use my dads Waverunner FX from 2010 and wondering what I should get a Ex, ex sport or spark trixx but if there’s any better affordable available models by other companies be sure to let me know thanks

Unwept2k

@The Watercraft Journal ok great thanks a lot

The Watercraft Journal

3y↑1

There's a LOT of used Sparks out in the market. You should be able to pick one up cheap. The EX hasn't been out as long as the Spark, but you might be able to find a cheap one of those too. You'll just have to dig around on FB Marketplace or Craigslist.

jamen brooks

I bought a 2017 ex sport, 3 weeks ago and love it

The Watercraft Journal

Awesome!

Bapak Bob

3y↑1

Review much appreciated! But a bit confused about the statement :
" Rather, Yamaha’s dreaded right-hand side manual reverse lever returns from the grave."
Does that mean that I should save a grand and just buy the EX without the reverse? I will moor on a lift and it seems being able to reverse it off the cradle would be preferable, but with a "dreaded" reversing mechanism? Exactly how dreaded?

The Watercraft Journal

Yamaha used a right hand manual reverse for years that Kevin hated. Well on the Sport, it comes back. It’s very awkward and clumsy, and frankly worth paying extra for the RIDE brake and reverse.

Joseph Grekoski

3y↑2

Would you put it as ski of the year over GTI 170

Joshua James

3y↑1

@Joseph Grekoski .... yep Innovation is bad. Man I can't believe I forgot about that.

Joseph Grekoski

@Seadoo4life exactly. Also worth noting the GTI 170 is always in the back of the riding group

Seadoo4life

3y↑1

@Joseph Grekoski oh I wasn’t talking about the SVHO... The naturally aspirated one I think is only 180 hp which is very comparable. But I guess I see what you’re saying that you’re putting everything in the category when you call it ski of the year.

Joseph Grekoski

@Seadoo4life No. You can’t compare to the FX. But when you call the GTI 170 ski of the year - you ARE comparing it against EVERY SKI. How many 170s sold is not relevant. The FX SVHO is the best ski in the market, and there is no argument. Idc what the 170 changed as an “improvement”. Yamaha doesn’t need to keep changing skis cause their R and D is on point!!

Seadoo4life

@Joseph Grekoski Not in the same category though. A comparable ski would be the GP 1800 HO or FX HO. The EX is Rec-lite.

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Papa Dawda

3y↑2

How can I get the camera 📷 on this wave runner with the bar?

The Watercraft Journal

3y↑1

It's a very cheap GoPro session mounted to a 10-foot pole purchased from Home Depot.

Dave R

I recently purchased a 2022 VX, the short story, Yamaha DOES NOT stand behind their product, had a "check engine" light come on at 6.5 hrs, dealer charged me to turn it off, I called Yamaha Corp. and all I got was blowing smoke up my ^%$#, Yamaha, Take the money and run!

Dave R

@The Watercraft Journal 6.5 hours I shouldn't have needed any tools. Sadly after speaker with the dealer and all CONFESSED this was not a user problem the dealer said he'd refund my money IF I changed my Google review, I told them I would change it AFTER my 10 hr break-in service, so far they have not issued a refund. I will go back to Yamaha. Again. no confidence in the dealer or Yamaha at this point.

The Watercraft Journal

Good that you got a response. Yamaha (corporate) is correct. The dealer installs the battery, so the onus is on them. Then again, terminals back out. It's not a big deal (bring a screwdriver in your PWC tool kit).

Dave R

@The Watercraft Journal After many phone calls to the local dealer and Yamaha it turned out the "code" was for a loose battery cable, at 6.5 hours !!! Yamaha confessed it was the fault of the dealer's failure to prep the ski correctly. I have been very gentle with the ski working toward the manufacturer recommend 10 hour break in period.