Hummer

Foals

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"Hummer" is the second single by Foals and is the first single with Yannis Philippakis on lead vocals (the previous lead vocalist was Andrew Mears). It was released on 12 March 2007. It was recorded and mixed by producer Gareth Parton at the Fortress and Metropolis recording studios, London. It was released as a digital download and on vinyl on 23 April 2007. Although initially released as a non-album single, it was added as a bonus track to later editions of Foals's debut album Antidotes. The song was featured in the first series of Skins. 


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Quite a heartbeat,
Your quite a heartbeat,
Race right through you,
You sleep like small stars fly back home
Quite a heartbeat (Shine like million)
Your quite a heartbeat (Shine like million)
Race right through you (Shine like million)
You sleep like small stars fly back home

I, come on
I, come on
I, come on
I, come on
Oh, come on
Oh, come on
Oh, come on
Oh, come on
We are everywhere,
We are everywhere,
We are everywhere,
We are everywhere. 
I, come on
I, come on
I, come on
I, come on
Oh, come on
Oh, come on
Oh, come on
Oh, come on

Quite a heartbeat (Shine like million)
Your quite a heartbeat (Shine like million)
Race right through you (Shine like million)
Have we come too far to get home? 
Quite a heartbeat (Shine like million)
Your quite a heartbeat (Shine like million)
Race right through you (Shine like million)
You sleep like small stars fly back home

I, come on
I, come on
I, come on
I, come on
Oh, come on
Oh, come on
Oh, come on
Oh, come on

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Foals

Foals are an English rock band from Oxford, England. They are currently signed to Transgressive Records in the United Kingdom and Sub Pop in the United States. They released their debut album Antidotes on 24 March 2008 in the UK, and 8 April 2008 in the US. The band's second album, Total Life Forever, was released on 10 May 2010. The band's first mixtape "Tapes" was released 3 July 2012 as part of the !K7 series. The band's third album "Holy Fire" is to be released 11 February 2013. The first single from "Holy Fire" called "Inhaler" premiered on Zane Lowe's BBC Radio 1 show on 5 November 2012 and released on iTunes the same day. more »

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Written by: EDWIN THOMAS CONGREAVE, JACK WILLIAM BEVAN, JAMES SMITH, WALTER JAMES MORRISON GERVERS, YANNIS BARNABAS EMANUEL PHILIPPAKIS

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15 facts about this song

Release Information
"Hummer" was originally released as a single by Foals on 23 April 2007.
Record Label
The song is produced by the record label Transgressive Records.
Album Information
Although it originally debuted as a single, "Hummer" is also the third track on Foals' debut album, titled "Antidotes," which was released in March 2008.
Genre
The song belongs to the genre of indie rock and dance-punk.
Song Composition
The track is known for its syncopated, jerky guitar work, and upbeat music that masks somewhat melancholic lyrics.
Music Charts
Despite its popularity among indie-rock fans, "Hummer" did not chart on any major music ranking lists.
Music Video
The music video features the band performing the song and elements of surreal visual effects.
Band Members
The band Foals comprises Yannis Philippakis (vocalist and guitarist), Edwin Congreave (keyboardist), and Jack Bevan (drummer). During the creation of "Hummer," the band also included bassist Walter Gervers and guitarist Jimmy Smith.
Music Reviews
The song received positive reviews for its energetic drumming and rhythm guitar that characterized the distinctive early sound of Foals.
Live Performances
"Hummer" has been frequently performed live by Foals and is considered one of their signature tracks.
Cultural Impact
The song has been used in the third season of the television show "Skins," which helped the band gain more popularity among younger audiences.
Music Style
The spiky guitar lines and irregular time signatures in "Hummer" showcase the band’s math rock roots. However, Foals have said they eventually wanted to escape this niche genre to appeal to a broader audience.
Song Popularity
It is one of Foals' most widely recognized songs and it instantly became a fan-favorite track.
Digital Streaming
The song has millions of streams on online platforms such as Spotify and YouTube.
Songwriting
Like most Foals songs, "Hummer" was likely written by the entire band collectively, with Yannis Philippakis as the primary lyricist. However, specific songwriting credits for this tune are not publicly known.

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