Boy album art

Boy

Ra Ra Riot

from The Orchard (2010)

140 BPM ·3:10 ·1 playlist
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About This Track

Ra Ra Riot's Wes Miles, also listed as an engineer on "Boy," delivers vocals that emphasize the introspective nature of the song. The album liner notes feature different lyrics than the original transcription, shifting the meaning itself. On a playlist designed to keep you company, the song's lyrical exploration of internal states provides a welcome distraction.

Why It Works for Running

The 140 BPM tempo is on the high end for an easy aerobic run, but the band's baroque-pop textures soften the blow, keeping the effort conversational. The song's energy level provides enough lift to avoid feeling sluggish without encouraging overexertion in the opening mile.

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