Omen
The Prodigy
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It's an Omen Now! Now! The writing's on the wall It won't go away It's an Omen It's an Omen It's an Omen Now! The writing's on the wall It won't go away It's an Omen You just run on automation Now! Now! Now! The writing's on the wall It won't go away It's an Omen You just run on automation Now! The Writing's on the wall It won't go away It's an Omen It's an Omen It's an Omen Now! It's an Omen Now! Now! Now!
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Written by: Keith Palmer, Liam Paul Paris Howlett, Timothy John Hutton
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"Omen" was released on February 16, 2009. It was the lead single from The Prodigy's fifth studio album ‘Invaders Must Die’.
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Chart SuccessThe song achieved notable success, reaching number 4 in the UK Singles Chart and number 1 on the UK Dance Chart.
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Award Nomination"Omen" was nominated for Best Single at the 2009 Kerrang! Awards.
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Music CompositionThe song is notable for its aggressive synthesizer rhythms and punk-infused vibe. It reflects The Prodigy's characteristic combination of techno, big beat and industrial genres.
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Music VideoThe music video was directed by Paul Dugdale. It features the band performing live at a rave in a rundown London warehouse.
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RemixesMultiple remixes of "Omen" have been released. One of the most popular is the Noisia remix, which is often played at electronic music festivals.
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Featured ArtistsThe song features Keith Flint on vocals, who became an iconic representative of the band due to his energetic performances and distinctive Mohawk.
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Live Performances"Omen" has remained a favorite among fans during live shows. It is known to incite an electric response from the crowd.
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Song DurationThe standard version of "Omen" has a duration of 3 minutes and 36 seconds.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was widely praised by critics. It was described as a “return to form” for The Prodigy by the music press.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics contain a warning of an impending event or threat, fitting with the title "Omen". Although interpretive, many view it as a commentary on social and political events occurring at the time.
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Album Success"Invaders Must Die", the album containing "Omen", topped the UK Albums Chart and reached number one in several other countries. It sold over a million copies worldwide.
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Death of Keith FlintAfter the tragic suicide of vocalist Keith Flint in 2019, "Omen" was one of the songs fans gravitated towards in memorial. It has since become a poignant reminder of Flint's contributions to The Prodigy and music as a whole.
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Cover VersionsThe band Crossfaith released a cover of "Omen" on their 2013 EP "Zion".
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