Don't Let the Man Get You Down
Fatboy Slim
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And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply And the sign said long haired,freaky people need not apply
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Written by: LES EMMERSON, NORMAN COOK
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10 facts about this song
Song Artist"Don't Let the Man Get You Down" is a song by British DJ and record producer Fatboy Slim.
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Release DetailsThe song was released in the United Kingdom as a promotional single in July 2005 as the fourth and final single release from Fatboy Slim's 2004 album, "Palookaville."
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Music VideoThe music video for the track, directed by Brian Beletic, received an award at the Cannes Lions International Advertising Festival. It is unique for having alternate endings.
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Sampled MaterialThe song features a sample from "Siren," a track by the Nightingales, and also includes voice-over segments from a survival film from the New Jersey Civil Defense called "What to Do in a Zombie Attack."
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MessageThe title phrase, "Don't Let the Man Get You Down," is a common phrase encouraging resistance against systemic pressures and authority figures.
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GenreFatboy Slim's style, including for this song, is generally categorized as big beat, a genre of electronic music that was particularly popular in the 1990s.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics are actually quite minimal, essentially repeating the line "And the sign said long-haired freaky people need not apply." This is sampled from a song called "Signs" by the Five Man Electrical Band.
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Unique ConceptInstead of a traditional music video, "Don't Let the Man Get You Down" has an innovative video-clip, combining animation and live-action, which follows the life of a man who is judged by society for his physical appearance.
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ChartsDespite being promotional, the single still managed to peak at number 92 on the UK Singles Chart.
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PraiseMusic critics praised the song for its positive, uplifting message, catchy beats, and innovative use of sampling.
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