Relay
Who, The · Other Songs - Who, The
See it in the dragging feet,
The word is getting out about control,
Spies they're come and gone,
The story travels on,
The only quiet place is inside your soul.
From tree to tree,
From you to me,
Travelling twice as fast as on any freeway.
Ev'ry single dream
Is wrapped up in the scheme,
They all get carried on the relay.
"Pass it on."
Someone disapproves
Of what you say or do,
I was asked to see what I could learn you;
Don't believe your eyes,
They're seeing only lies,
What is done in the first place don't concern you.
From tree to tree ........ etc.
Relay, things are brewing,
Relay, something's doin'
Relay, it's a revolution,
Relay, relay,
Hand me down a solution!
"Pass it on."
Relay - The Who
Released in 1966, 'Relay' stands as a pivotal track in The Who's early catalog, marking a significant shift toward psychedelic rock and studio experimentation. The song features the band's signature power chords and driving rhythms, yet it is distinguished by its incorporation of Eastern scales and a haunting, reverb-drenched vocal delivery from Roger Daltrey. This recording exemplifies the group's growing ambition to push beyond standard rock structures, blending aggressive energy with atmospheric textures that would define their later work. As a key component of their 1966 output, 'Relay' captures the band's transition from raw garage rock to a more complex, genre-defining sound that influenced the psychedelic movement of the mid-1960s.