What Else Is There?
Röyksopp
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It was me on that road But you couldn`t see me Too many lights out, but nowhere near here It was me on that road Still you couldn`t see me And then flashlights and explosions Roads ends getting nearer We cover distance but not together I am the storm and I am the wonder And the flashlights, nigthmares And sudden explosions I don't know what more to ask for I was given just one wish It's about you and the sun A morning run The story of my maker What have I and what I ache for I`ve got a golden ear I cut and I spear And what else is there Roads and getting nearer We cover distance still not together If I am the storm if I am the wonder Will I have flashlights, nightmares And sudden explosions There is no room where I can go and You`ve got secrets too I don`t know what more to ask for I was given just one wish
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Written by: Roger John Reginald Greenaway, Tony Macaulay, Karin Elizabeth Dreijer Andersson, Olof Bjorn Dreijer, Svein Berge, Torbjorn Brundtland, Robert Huxley, Danny Shoshan
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10 facts about this song
Genre ClassificationThe song "What Else Is There?" by Röyksopp is classified as part of the Electronica, Synth-pop, and House music genres, demonstrating the broad range and influences present in their music.
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Vocal ArtistWhile Röyksopp is known as a duo of Norwegian electronic musicians, the vocals for the song "What Else Is There?" were provided by Swedish singer Karin Dreijer who is also a member of the Swedish electronic duo The Knife.
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Album Information"What Else Is There?" is one of the tracks from Röyksopp's second studio album, "The Understanding", which was released in 2005.
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Chart SuccessThe song was a major success in the band's home country of Norway, reaching number 2 on the Norwegian Singles Chart. It also found success overseas reaching number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music VideoThe music video for "What Else Is There?" was directed by Martin de Thurah. It features a woman who is possibly a ghost, played by Danish actress, Marianne O. Ulrichsen traveling in the passenger seat through a landscape as she progressively becomes more solid.
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RemixesThe song has been remixed by several prominent musicians and DJs including Trentemøller, and Thin White Duke, further spreading its influence within the dance and electronic music communities.
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AwardsRöyksopp's song "What Else Is There?" won the award for Best Music Video at the 2006 Spellemannprisen, the Norwegian equivalent of the Grammy Awards.
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LegacyThe song continues to be one of Röyksopp's most popular songs and has been included on numerous compilation albums, demonstrating its lasting impact and influence in electronic music.
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Licensing"What Else Is There?" has been used in numerous different media outlets, including a trailer for the TV series "Damages" starring Glenn Close, and the British TV show "Top Gear."
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including Postiljonen and Corbu, emphasizing its enduring popularity and influence.
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