Def. Con. One
Pop Will Eat Itself
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Ten to doomsday, moving fast... Heads up! Mind that blast. No time to sleep, it's Def.Con.One. Can't get no sleep as the ticking ticks on, No time for fear, it's Def.Con.One, No time to eat but get me some [CHORUS] Big Mac, fries to go... Big Mac, fries to go... Get me Big Mac, fries to go... Get me Big Mac, get me fries to go... Watchman! We love you all... Hup! Hup! Heads up! Ground floor coming up... How sick is Dick? How gone is Ron? How sick is Dick? How gone is Ron? What's the time? It's Def.Con.One... Say, what's the time? Just get me some CHORUS Goodbye city, hello moon, Hands up! Vote Dr. Doom! "You know it makes sense"... It's Def.Con.One, hey! What's occurring? What goes on? "It's the only choice..." So get me some [CHORUS]
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Written by: CLINTON DARRYL MANSELL
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Def. Con. One” is a song by the English rock band Pop Will Eat Itself. It was released as a single from their second studio album “This is the Day...This is the Hour...This is This!” in 1989.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its unconventional sound and provocative themes, the song managed to enter several music charts. It peaked at number 63 in the UK Singles Chart, becoming one of the band's most successful songs.
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Musical StyleThe track exhibits the band's unique mix of alternative rock, electronic music, and industrial sounds, with samples from various sources, making it a pioneer of the sample-happy alternative dance movement of the late '80s.
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Controversial Lyrics“Def. Con. One” contains several controversial and slightly provocative samples and lyrics, including references to KFC and politically-charged opinions.
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SamplingOne of the most notable elements of this song is its wide array of samples. The drum line is sampled from Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life," while the spoken word portions include clips from the film "The Twilight Zone: The Movie."
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Track LengthThe track length of the original “Def. Con. One” is 4 minutes and 39 seconds.
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ReceptionDespite its edgy content and unique sound, the song received positive reviews from critics, often praised for its energy and catchy tunes.
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Cover ArtThe cover art for the single "Def. Con. One" features a black and white image of a nuclear explosion, relating to the implied theme in the song's title.
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Band FormationPop Will Eat Itself was formed in 1986, three years before they would release "Def. Con. One." Its members are Clint Mansell, Graham Crabb, Richard March, and Adam Mole.
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ImpactThe song is said to have influenced many other bands in the genres of indie rock, alternative, and electronic music. The band's use of samples and beats ahead of its time made a lasting mark on the music of the late '80s and early '90s.
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