What Else Is There?

Röyksopp

About What Else Is There?

"What Else Is There?" is the third single from the Norwegian duo Röyksopp's second album The Understanding. It features the vocals of Karin Dreijer from the Swedish electronica duo The Knife. The album was released in the UK with the help of Astralwerks. The single was used in an O2 television advertisement in the Czech Republic and in Slovakia during 2008. It was also used in the 2006 film Cashback and the 2007 film, Meet Bill. Trentemøller's remix of "What Else is There?" was featured in an episode of the HBO show Entourage. The song was covered by extreme metal band Enslaved as a bonus track for their album E. The song was listed as the 375th best song of the 2000s by Pitchfork Media. 


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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 are getting nearer
We cover distance but not together
I am the storm and I am the wonder
And the flashlights, nightmares
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 I have and what I ache for

I've got a golden ear
I cut and I spear
And what else is there

Roads are 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

I don't know what more to ask for
I was given just one wish

Roads are getting nearer
We cover distance but not together
I am the storm if I am the wonder
And the flashlights, nightmares
And sudden explosions

There's 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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Röyksopp

Röyksopp (Norwegian pronunciation: [ˈɾøʏksɔp]) is a Norwegian electronic music duo from Tromsø, formed in 1998. Since their inception, the band's line-up has included Svein Berge and Torbjørn Brundtland. more »

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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

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, ACUM Ltd., Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Genre Classification
The 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.
Vocal Artist
While 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.
Album Information
"What Else Is There?" is one of the tracks from Röyksopp's second studio album, "The Understanding", which was released in 2005.
Chart Success
The 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.
Music Video
The 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.
Remixes
The 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.
Awards
Röyksopp's song "What Else Is There?" won the award for Best Music Video at the 2006 Spellemannprisen, the Norwegian equivalent of the Grammy Awards.
Legacy
The 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.
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."
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by several artists, including Postiljonen and Corbu, emphasizing its enduring popularity and influence.

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