Roam
The B-52's
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I hear a wind Whistling air Whispering In my ear Boy Mercury shooting through every degree Oh girl dancing down those dirty and dusty trails Take it hip to hip, rocket through the wilderness Around the world the trip begins with a kiss Roam if you want to Roam around the world Roam if you want to Without wings, without wheels Roam if you want to Roam around the world Roam if you want to Without anything but the love we feel Skip the airstrip to the sunset, yeah Ride the arrow to the target, one Take it hip to hip, rock it through the wilderness Around the world the trip begins with a kiss Roam if you want to Roam around the world Roam if you want to Without wings, without wheels Roam if you want to Roam around the world Roam if you want to Without anything but the love we feel Fly the great big sky See the great big sea Kick through continents Busting boundaries Take it hip to hip, rocket through the wilderness Around the world the trip begins with a kiss Roam if you want to Roam around the world Roam if you want to Without wings, without wheels Roam if you want to Roam around the world Roam if you want to Without anything but the love we feel Take it hip to hip Rocket through the wilderness Take it hip to hip Rocket through the wilderness Take it hip to hip Rocket through the wilderness Take it hip to hip Rocket through the wilderness Take it hip to hip Rocket through the wilderness Take it hip to hip Rocket through the wilderness Take it hip to hip Rocket through the wilderness Take it hip to hip Rocket through the wilderness
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Written by: CINDY WILSON, FRED SCHNEIDER, KATE PIERSON, KEITH STRICKLAND, ROBERT WALDROP
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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15 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Roam" is a song by the American new wave band The B-52's, recognized for its infectious pop-rock sound laced with elements of surf rock and psychedelic rock.
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Album DetailsThe song is from the album "Cosmic Thing", which was the band's fifth studio album released in 1989.
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Commercial Success"Roam" reached number 3 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in March 1990. It was a commercial hit, not just in the US, but also reached number 17 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Grammy NominationThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in the Best Pop Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group category in 1991.
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Song Theme"Roam" is widely interpreted with a theme of wanderlust, urging the listener to roam around the world and experience the freedom of exploring the unfamiliar.
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SongwritersIt was written by four members of The B-52's – Fred Schneider, Kate Pierson, Keith Strickland, and Cindy Wilson.
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Music VideoThe official music video of "Roam" visualizes the travel-theme of the song by showcasing the band members in different parts of the world.
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Backing VocalsThe song's backing vocals were ingeniously recorded in a bathroom to achieve an echo effect.
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Chart-Topping SuccessAlong with "Love Shack", "Roam" helped the "Cosmic Thing" album to reach multi-platinum status.
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Cover Versions"Roam" has been covered by several artists, with the most notable cover being by The Killer Barbies.
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InfluenceThe adventurous theme and catchy melody of "Roam" have influenced many pop-rock songs after its release.
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Critical AcclaimThe song receives ongoing critical praise for its feel-good lyrics and the band’s harmonious vocals.
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Movie Appearance"Roam" was featured in the soundtrack for the 1991 documentary film "101" that captured the final concert of Depeche Mode's Music for the Masses Tour.
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Fan Favourite"Roam" continues to be a fan favourite and a staple in The B-52's live performances.
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Audio EngineeringThe song was engineered by Ed Thacker, who is known for working with artists like Rod Stewart and The Doors.
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