Cool The Engines
Boston
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Well I like takin' off Don't like burnin' out Every time you turn it on Makes me want to shout We keep getting hotter Movin' way too fast If we don't slow this fire down We're not gonna last Cool the engines Red line's gettin' near Cool the engines Better take it out of gear I'm no fool Gonna keep it cool Take it day by day Cool the engines We won't know where we might go 'Til we make it all the way Oh Yeah Take me for a ride Take me all the way Take me where I've never been Someplace I can stay Don't get yourself too hot Don't get yourself too high If we don't take it easy now We can kiss it all goodbye Cool the engines Slow this rocket down Cool the engines Why don't ya take a look around I'm no fool Gonna keep it cool Take it day by day Cool the engines We won't know where we might go 'Til we make it all the way Cool the engines Cool the engines Goin' over the line Goin' off the dial Runnin' out of time And it's gettin' wild Got flashin' lights Goin' 'round and 'round Until we get it right Better cool it down Better cool it down Cool the engines And now, we're on our way No need to hurry just to get from day to day And I, oooh, I know We don't have to run that hard to get where we can go Cool the engines Cool the engines down Cool the engines Cool the engines down
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Written by: BRAD DELP, FRAN SHEEHAN, TOM SCHOLZ
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Cool the Engines" is a song by the American rock band Boston, known for its distinctive sound evolving from a mix of progressive rock and a hint of classical music.
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Album InformationThe song "Cool the Engines" is from their third studio album titled "Third Stage." This album was released in 1986, after a gap of eight years from their previous album.
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Song ThemesThe song lyrics metaphorically discuss the theme of balancing ambition and drive with a need for relaxation or 'cooling the engines'. It offers advice to slow down and take it easy, something the band itself had undergone during the long gap between their second and third albums.
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Sales & RankingThe album "Third Stage" from which "Cool the Engines" comes, was a commercial success despite the lengthy gap between releases. It quickly made it to the top of the Billboard 200 chart.
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Production ProcessBoston’s leader, Tom Scholz, was known for his perfectionism in producing the music. "Cool the Engines," like other Boston tracks, showcases Scholz's knack for meticulously constructed arenas of sound. He built his own studio and worked almost entirely alone, playing most of the instruments on his hits.
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InfluencesScholz was an MIT-trained engineer and his approach to music was greatly influenced by his background. His passion for perfection and precision can be heard in "Cool the Engines."
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Song Duration"Cool the Engines" is one of the longest tracks on the "Third Stage" album, with a total duration of 4 minutes and 37 seconds.
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Song Genre"Cool the Engines" is a great example of Boston's progressive rock sound, which manages to blend technical proficiency with a knack for catchy hooks.
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Writing CreditsAlthough other members contributed, Tom Scholz was the main songwriter for Boston, including for "Cool the Engines." His perfectionism in songwriting also accounted for long gaps between album releases.
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Chart PositionThe album "Third Stage" reached number one on the Billboard chart in 1986. However, "Cool the Engines" wasn't released as a single, which was typical of Boston—they generally focused on album sales rather than individual song performance.
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