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The Motorhomes, a 5-piece rock band out of Jönköping, Sweden, released two … Read Full Bio ↴The Motorhomes, a 5-piece rock band out of Jönköping, Sweden, released two albums. The first, "Songs for me (and my baby)", released in 1999, yielded the hit "Into the night", which received substantial radio and video airplay in the Nordic region. Their follow-up was the 2002 album, "The long distance runner", which scored a minor hit in "The man", but failed to drum up the same attention as their debut. With this, the members of the band decided to call it quits, and the Motorhomes split up.

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The Motorhomes Lyrics


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I love the modern age
I love the modern age
Rock is glam
Bombs burst in the air

I love the modern age
I love the modern age
Rock and roll
And the superbowl
You gave us Elvis and the A-Bomb
Now you can shine a light on everyone

I love the modern age
I love the modern age
Neon lights
Human rights

I love the modern age
I love the modern age
I love the way they say
Be like us or we'll blow you away
You gave us Elvis and the A-Bomb
Now you can shine a light on everyone

I'm going to race you into space now
Now I can shine a light on everyone

I'm going to race you into space now
I'm going to race you into space now
I'm going to race you into space now
I'm going to race you into space now
I'm going to race you into space now
I'm going to race you into space now




I'm going to race you into space now
Now I can shine a light on everyone

Overall Meaning

The Motorhomes' song "Question" is a homage to the modern age and its achievements. The song is divided into two parts, the first part being a chorus that repeats "I love the modern age" and the second part is a contrasting verse which talks about the risks involved in the modern age. The beginning of the song equates rock music and bombs bursting in the air, subtly hinting at the dangers of both. But then triumphantly, the chorus comes in, declaring modernity as a wondrous age, citing rock and roll, the Super Bowl, neon lights and human rights as its achievements. The song then ends with the singer claiming to "race you into space now" to shine a light on everyone, signifying that the modern age is unstoppable in its pursuit of progress.


Line by Line Meaning

I love the modern age
Expressing love for the contemporary times we live in


Rock is glam
Rock and roll music is glamorous


Bombs burst in the air
Referring to the destructive effects of wars and conflicts


And the superbowl
Mentioning a popular American sporting event to emphasize the significance of modern culture


You gave us Elvis and the A-Bomb
Acknowledging the major contributions of America to modern culture and technology


Now you can shine a light on everyone
Suggesting that modern technology and media can uncover hidden truths about society


Neon lights
Describing the modern aesthetic of bright and bold lighting


Human rights
Highlighting the importance of equality and fairness in the modern world


I love the way they say Be like us or we'll blow you away
Satirizing the idea of cultural imperialism and the pressure to conform to Western values


I'm going to race you into space now
Using space exploration as a metaphor for competition and progress


Now I can shine a light on everyone
Reiterating the idea that modern technology allows us to uncover the truth about society




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