The Day Is My Enemy

The Prodigy

About The Day Is My Enemy

"The Day Is My Enemy" is a promotional single released by the British electronic band The Prodigy. It was released on 26 January 2015 and is the title track of their album of the same name. It features drums played by the Top Secret Drum Corps, a Swiss drumming group and additional vocals from Martina Topley-Bird and Paul Dirtcandy Jackson. The song features lyrics from the song "All Through the Night", written by Cole Porter.


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2015
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The day is my enemy
The night my fave
The day is my enemy
The night my fave

Down!
Down!
Get down, get down, get down, get get down
Down!

The day is my enemy
The night my fave
The day is my enemy
The night my fave
Down!

The day is my enemy
The night my fave
The day is my enemy
The night my fave

Down!
Down! Get d-d-down!

The day is my enemy
The night my fave
The day is my enemy
The night my fave

Get down!
The day is my enemy
The night my fave
The day is my enemy
The night my fave

Down!
Get, get down
Down!

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The Prodigy

The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990 in Braintree, Essex, England. Along with Fatboy Slim, the Chemical Brothers, and other acts, The Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. They have sold over 25 million records worldwide. The group has won numerous music awards throughout their career, including two Brit Awards—winning Best British Dance Act twice, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Kerrang! Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and have twice been nominated for Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: Cole Porter, Liam Howlett, Olly Burden

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10 facts about this song

Song Details
"The Day Is My Enemy" is a 2015 song by British electronic band The Prodigy which acts as the title track of their sixth studio album.
Album Influence
The song and the album were influenced by the hedonistic, sleep-deprived nature of touring. The band's primary member Liam Howlett stated the title refers to how daylight indicates they should sleep.
Featured Artists
The song features Swiss rapper Martina Topley-Bird providing additional vocals. This collaboration was unexpected, as the Prodigy are usually associated with harder, more aggressive tracks, while Topley-Bird is more commonly associated with trip-hop and indie rock.
Lyrical Meaning
The song lyrics are indicative of the band's struggle with the exhausting lifestyle as musicians. "The day is my enemy," is a reference to the night lifestyle that's associated with electronic and rave music.
Music Composition
The song is known for its aggressive beats that are a common feature in the discography of The Prodigy, with a heavy emphasis on drums and electronic effects.
Live Performances
"The Day Is My Enemy" is a constant presence in The Prodigy's live sets, often serving as the opening song of their performances.
Music Video
The official audio of the track was released on The Prodigy's official YouTube channel on January 26, 2015. However, it never had an official music video.
Critical Reception
The song helped the album gain critical acclaim upon its release, with many critics praising the band’s return to a rawer, more aggressive sound reminiscent of their earlier records.
Commercial Success
The album topped the UK Albums Chart in its first week of release, marking the group's sixth number-one album in the UK.
Song Length
The length of the song is about four minutes and 24 seconds.

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