Spirit of the Age
Hawkwind
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I would've liked you to have been deep frozen too And waiting still as fresh in your flesh for my return to Earth But your father refused to sign the forms to freeze you Let's see you'd be about 60 now, And long dead by the time I return to Earth My time held dreams were full of you, As you were when I left; Still underage Your android replica is playing up again Oh, it's no joke When she comes she moans another's name That's the spirit of the age, That's the spirit of the age. That's the spirit of the age, That's the spirit of the age. Ah, the spirit of the age. That's the spirit of the age. Oh, spirit of the age. That is the spirit of the age. I am a clone, I am not alone Every fibre of my flesh and bone Is identical to the others Everything I say is in the same tone As my test tube brother's voice There is no choice between us, If you had ever seen us, You'd rejoice in your uniqueness And consider every weakness Something special of your own Being a clone, I have no flaws to identify Even this doggerel that pours from my pen, Has just been written by Oh, another twenty telepathic men, Word for word, it says: "Oh, for the wings of any bird, Other than a battery hen". That's the spirit of the age That is the spirit of the age That's the spirit of the age That's the spirit of the age It's just the spirit of the age It's just the spirit of the age It's just the spirit of the age Just the spirit of the age Spirit of the age Spirit of the age Spirit of the age Spirit of the age
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Written by: DAVE BROCK, ROBERT NEWTON CALVERT
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10 facts about this song
Arts and Literature Influence"Spirit of the Age" was inspired by the sci-fi novel "Star Maker" by Olaf Stapledon. The novel and song both discuss aspects of space travel and time dilation.
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Song LengthUnlike many radio-edited songs, the song runs for near 10 minutes. This is a characteristic trait of Hawkwind's space rock genre, which often features long, experimental compositions.
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Album Inclusion"Spirit of the Age" is one of the tracks in the 1977 album "Quark, Strangeness and Charm". The album is considered one of Hawkwind's most accessible works and brought the band newfound attention.
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Songwriters"Spirit of the Age" was written by Hawkwind members Dave Brock and Robert Calvert. The latter was the band's lead vocalist, contributing lyrics portraying visions of the future and space travel, common in Hawkwind's discography.
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Live PerformancesIn live performances, "Spirit of the Age" was often paired with "Robot", another song from the "Quark, Strangeness and Charm" album. Both songs share similar themes of technology and alienation.
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RecognitionDespite having never charted, "Spirit of the Age" has amassed a cult following over the years. It is widely considered as one of Hawkwind's best songs and frequently covered by various artists.
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Multiple VersionsSeveral different versions of "Spirit of the Age" can be found throughout Hawkwind's discography, including a successful single edit and a live recording on the album "Live Chronicles" in 1986.
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Unusual Song Structure"Spirit of the Age" has a relatively uncommon song structure, with multiple verses and a lack of repeating chorus. This non-traditional structure is also part of Hawkwind's signature approach to songwriting.
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Cover VersionsAmong others, Goth/Post-Punk band The Damned produced a cover version of "Spirit of the Age" in 1988. This further cemented the song's reputation in the UK alternative music scene.
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Conceptual ThemeThe song features a dystopian love story, whereby a man loves a cloned woman who was artificially aged to meet his own. As such, it tackles themes of artificial intelligence, time dilation, and human cloning.
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