Subways
The Avalanches
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You walk on the subway, subway You walk on the subway (it moves around) You walk on the subway, it moves around So you go to see what you found (Subway, subway, it moves around) I ain’t in no hurry I ain’t in no hurry I ain’t in no hurry I ain’t in no hurry I ain’t in no hurry You walk on the subway, it moves around You walk on the subway, it moves around You hear someone scream so you go to see what you found You walk on the subway, (it moves around) I ain’t in no hurry I ain’t in no hurry You walk on the subway, it moves around You hear someone scream so you go to see what you found You walk on the subway I ain’t in no hurry
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Written by: ROBBIE CHATER, TONY DI BLASI, CHANDRA OPPENHEIM, STEVEN ALEXANDER, EUGENIE DISERIO, BARRY GIBB, MAURICE GIBB, ROBIN GIBB, PATRICK SIMMONS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Album Placement"Subways" is the fourth track and third single from the Avalanches' second album, "Wildflower."
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Long WaitThe song was released in 2016, nearly 16 years after the group's debut album.
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Instant HitUpon its release, "Subways" achieved significant popularity, making it one of the most well-received tracks on "Wildflower."
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Sampling ExcellenceKnown for their signature style of heavily sampling old records to create new beats, the Avalanches based "Subways" on samples from two songs – "Warm Ride" by Graham Bonnet (which itself was a cover from a song by Bee Gees) and "Subways" by Chandra.
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Intriguing Vocals"Subways" features extricated childhood vocals from the 13-year-old Chandra Oppenheim, which provide the theme for the song.
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Music VideoThe song's official music video, directed by French illustrators Mrzyk & Moriceau, is an animated journey through an imaginative subway system.
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Critical AcclaimMany critics praised the song, labeling it as an emblematic cross-section of the Avalanches' sound.
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International Success"Subways" reached number 46 in the Australian Singles Chart, number 12 on the US Billboard Dance/Electronic Songs chart, and number 78 on the French Singles Chart.
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Remix VersionsApart from the original song, an "In Flagranti Extended Edit" and a version by DJ Arthur Baker were also released.
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Unique ThemeKeeping with the Avalanches' typical nostalgic vibe, "Subways" evokes images of childhood, wonder, and the excitement of exploration, perfectly blending old sounds to create something playfully new and fantastic.
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Live PerformancesThe Avalanches performed the song during their live sets at numerous concerts and music festivals, making it a fan-favorite.
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Use in MediaThe song was featured in several TV series and commercial spots, further adding to its popularity.
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