Got the Time

Joe Jackson

About Got the Time

"Got the Time" is a song written and performed by the British new wave musician Joe Jackson, appearing as the closing track on his 1979 debut album, Look Sharp!. The song has since been performed frequently in live concerts by Jackson. The song was covered in 1990 by thrash metal band Anthrax.


Year:
2001
2:53
44 

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Wake up, got another day to get through now 
Got another man to see 
Got to call him on the telephone 
Got to find a piece of paper 

Sit down, got another letter to write 
Think I'll got to get the letter just right 
There's a ringing on the telephone 
Oh no, got to write a little later 
No such day as tomorrow, only one two three go! 

Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head 
Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head 
Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head 
Tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head 

If I tell you what I'm doing today 
Will you shut up and get out of my way? 
Someone asked me what the time is, 
I don't know 
Only know I gotta go now 

No time - trying to get a watch repaired 
No time - never got a thing to wear 
Hear the ringin' of the telephone no no 
Hear a ringin' in my head now 
No such thing as tomorrow, only one two three go! 

Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head 
Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head 
Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head 
Tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head 

Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head 
Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head 
Time - got the time tick-tick-tickin' in my head 
Tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head

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Joe Jackson

Joe Jackson (born David Ian Jackson, 11 August 1954) is an English musician and singer-songwriter now living in Berlin, whose five Grammy Award nominations span from 1979 to 2001. He is probably best known for the 1979 hit song and first single "Is She Really Going Out with Him?", which still gets extensive US FM radio airplay; for his 1982 hit, "Steppin' Out"; and for his 1984 success with "You Can't Get What You Want (Till You Know What You Want)". He was popular for his pop/rock and New Wave music early on before moving to more eclectic, though less commercially successful, pop/jazz/classical hybrids. more »

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Written by: David Ian Jackson

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8 facts about this song

Joe Jackson Original
"Got the Time" was originally composed and recorded by English musician Joe Jackson. - It served as the third single from his 1979 album, "Look Sharp!" - The song is an example of Jackson's unique style characterized by elements of new wave, punk rock, and jazz.
Anthrax Cover
American thrash metal band Anthrax covered "Got the Time" for their 1990 album, "Persistence of Time". - Their version of the song is noted for its higher energy and tempo, making it significantly heavier than the original.
Music Video
Anthrax's cover also had a music video released in 1990 which received significant airplay on MTV.
Live Performances
Joe Jackson often used "Got The Time" as his concert opener, setting a high-energy tone for the rest of the show. - Despite it being a cover, Anthrax usually include "Got the Time" in all their live performances since releasing it.
License Usage
Anthrax's version of "Got the Time" is featured in the video games "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" and "Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD".
Impact and Reception
Anthrax's cover is often praised for its engagingly frenetic pace and given credit for introducing Joe Jackson's music to a new generation of listeners. - On the other hand, some critics have commented that the song loses some of its subtlety in the heavy metal conversion.
Significance in Culture
"Got the Time" is an example of successful cross-genre cover songs, demonstrating how music can take on a completely different life when played in a new style or by a different artist.
Song Theme
The lyrics of "Got the Time" express the frantic pace of modern life and the pressure of time passing by, it's quite relatable to many people.

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