Yello was originally formed by Boris Blank and Carlos Perón in the late 1970s. Dieter Meier, a millionaire playboy with a very versatile career, was brought in when the two founders realised that they needed a singer. Meier and Blank joined forces in 1979 to release a single called I.T. Splash. The LP Solid Pleasure, featuring the hit dance single Bostich, was released the following year. It wasn't until 1983 that Yello received substantial media attention, with the release of I Love You and Lost Again. Peron left the band in 1983 to start a solo career.
Yello takes great pride in their original sound, which is mainly characterised by weird samples, a heavy reliance on rhythm and Dieter Meier's dark voice. Every track on a Yello album has been created by the band from scratch.
Sounds have been created using synths, samplers and effects by Boris Blank.
Yello rarely uses samples from previously released music; nearly every instrument has been sampled and engineered by Boris Blank, who over the years has built up an original sample library of over 100,000 named and categorized sounds.
The music is composed by Boris Blank, who considers himself a percussionist. When the tracks are mostly finished, Dieter Meier adds the vocal parts when fitting.
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Yello Lyrics
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Night line to Chicago
Break out, go
Night shift in Tobago ?
Break out, shout
Shakedown from Chicago
Break out, jump
Put the rhythm in my bones
Listen to my saxophone
Break out, jump
Night line to Chicago
Break out, go
Night shift in Tobago ?
Break out, shout
Shakedown from Chicago
Break out, jump
One, two, three, four
Put the rhythm in my bones
Listen to my saxophone
These lyrics seem to be about breaking out of one's normal routine and seeking excitement and adventure. The first verse mentions both Chicago and Tobago, which could be interpreted as the singer wanting to travel to these places and experience different cultures. The repetition of "break out" and "jump" throughout the song emphasizes this desire for something new and exciting.
The second verse mentions a "shakedown from Chicago," which could be interpreted as a threat or challenge being presented from this city. However, the singer seems to be determined to face it head-on with a "shout" and by "jumping" into action.
The repetition of "put the rhythm in my bones" and "listen to my saxophone" suggests that music is a crucial component of this desire for adventure. Perhaps the singer is a musician longing to play in new and interesting places, or maybe the music itself is what the singer is seeking as a means of escape from the monotony of daily life.
Overall, these lyrics convey a sense of restlessness and desire for adventure, with music as a driving force and means of expression.
Line by Line Meaning
Break out, jump
Get out of your shell and make a leap towards something new and exciting.
Night line to Chicago
Going on an adventure or journey, perhaps to pursue a dream or goal.
Break out, go
Take action and move forward towards your destination.
Night shift in Tobago?
Perhaps taking a different approach or working hard towards your goals, even if it's during less desirable hours.
Break out, shout
Express your joy and passion for life by being loud and enthusiastic.
Shakedown from Chicago
Taking a wild and thrilling adventure, possibly with some risks involved.
One, two, three, four
Counting down and preparing to take off into something exciting and new.
Put the rhythm in my bones
Feeling the music and letting it move and inspire you from deep within.
Listen to my saxophone
Enjoying the beautiful and expressive sounds of the saxophone and letting it take you on a journey of the senses.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BORIS BLANK, DIETER MEIER
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