Timebomb

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About Timebomb

"Timebomb" is a 2007 single by American musician Beck. On August 21, 2007, the single was made available on iTunes. It was released on 12" vinyl on November 2, 2007. A one-track promo-only CD was also produced. A post from Beck's official website said that it would be "a song for bonfires, blackouts and the last hurrah of summer". It combines aspects of electronica, experimental rock, and alternative rock. In 2006 and 2007, the song was played live a number of times. The post on Beck's website said that the cover art "features Ryan in the knitted Aztec Bird costume, some of you may have seen him dancing in on stage the past few years. " On December 6, 2007, "Timebomb" was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance. The song was the inspiration behind the True Blood Season 2 episode "Timebomb", and the track played during the closing credits of the show. The song appears on the video game Midnight Club: Los Angeles. The song was used in the introduction of the Season 6 Numb3rs episode "Friendly Fire". 


Year:
2007
2:50
137 
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We got a timebomb
We got a timebomb
We got a timebomb
Na na na na
We got a warning light
We got a warning light
We pull the plug out and we
Na na na na
Timebomb ticking
Timebomb ticking
It's a timebomb ticking
Tick tick tick tick
Timebomb ticking
Timebomb ticking
It's a timebomb ticking
Going

We got a timebomb
We got a timebomb
We got a timebomb
Na na na na
We got a red alert
We got a red alert
We cut the power and we
Na na na na
It's a timebomb ticking
Timebomb ticking
It's a timebomb ticking
Going tick tick tick tick
It's a timebomb ticking
Timebomb ticking
It's a timebomb ticking
Going tick tick tick tick

We're going sideways
Highways
Riding on an elevator
Cold just like an alligator
Now my baby's out of date
Fighting and lightning
And tightening above the buckles
Of an atom bomb's timebomb
Tick tick tick tick

Bah bah ba

We got a timebomb
We got a timebomb
We got a timebomb
Na na na na
We got a red alert
We got a red alert
We pull the plug out and we
Na na na na
We got a cigarette
We got a cigarette
We got a cigarette
Na na na na
Timebomb ticking
Timebomb ticking
It's a timebomb ticking
Going

Bah bah ba

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Beck

Beck Hansen (born Bek David Campbell, July 8, 1970) is an American musician, singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist, known by the stage name Beck. more »

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Written by: TIMOTHY MARTIN POWELL, VIKTORIA HANSEN

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Release
"Timebomb" was released by Beck, a well-known American singer and songwriter, in the year 2007.
Record Label
This song was released under the record label, Interscope Records, which is a major American record label.
Grammy Recognition
"Timebomb" was nominated for a Grammy Award. It was up for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance at the 50th Grammy Awards in 2008.
Single
The track is a non-album single, meaning that it was not originally included in any of Beck's studio albums.
Music Style
The song is famous for Beck's unique style, blending a mix of alternative rock, electronic music, and innovative sampling.
Positive Reception
Upon its release, "Timebomb" received positive reviews from music critics.
Official Music Video
An official music video for "Timebomb" was released, which features Beck and his band performing the song.
Song Duration
The length of "Timebomb" is approximately 2:50 minutes.
Live Performances
Beck has performed "Timebomb" at a number of his concerts and it has proven to be a fan favorite.
Digital Sales
The song was also commercially successful, achieving strong digital sales following its release.
Bonus Track
Though a non-album single initially, "Timebomb" later appeared as a bonus track in the deluxe edition of Beck's album "Modern Guilt" in some regions.
Cover Art
The cover art for the single features an image of a vintage car, which is consistent with Beck's fondness for automotive imagery in his album and single art.

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