Walkie Talkie Man
Steriogram
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Well you're walkin' and a talkin' And a movin' and a groovin' And a hippin' and a hoppin' And a pickin' and a boppin' Those bods are being bad You better take a stand You gonna wake up that thing in your hand You're looking all around There is trouble to be found Make sure when you find it you get to say it loud Gotta code three Need back up Bring me My bright pink fluro jacket He's fat and he don't run too fast But he's faster than me Last night at the show we saw him Going out of his tree Well you're walkin' and a talkin' You're my walkie talkie man Well you're walkin' and a talkin' Go go go go Well you're walkin' and a talkin' And a freakin' and a yellin' And a bossin' and a speakin' And a lookin' and a pointin' Always tell us what to do With your high top shoes And you wave your torch With your black short shorts Don't let em get away Don't think they can play Nail 'em to the wall Cause you really need to say Gotta code three Need back up Bring me My bright pink fluro jacket
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Written by: Brad Carter, Jacob Adams, Jared Wrennall, Tim Youngson, Tyson Kennedy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Walkie Talkie Man" is a song by New Zealand band Steriogram. It was released in 2004 as part of the band's debut album, "Schmack!" This was Steriogram's most successful single, charting in multiple countries around the world.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart and number 26 on the US Billboard Alternative Songs Chart. It also charted in Australia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, and New Zealand.
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Music Video AnimatorThe unique, animated music video for "Walkie Talkie Man" was directed by French director and graphic designer Michel Gondry, who has worked with numerous acclaimed artists like The White Stripes, Bjork and Foo Fighters.
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Grammy NominationThe music video for "Walkie Talkie Man" earned a Grammy nomination in 2005 for Best Short Form Music Video, proving the international recognition of the video's creative and innovative design.
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Use in MediaThe song gained big exposure by being featured in Apple's iPod commercial. It was also featured in a number of video games, including 'NBA Live 2005', 'SSX 3' and 'SingStar Rocks!'
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Popularity in JapanThe tune has been popular in Japan, where it was used as the theme song for the Japanese release of the American comedy series "Malcolm in the Middle".
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Song CompositionThe song combines elements of pop and punk with an energetic beat and catchy lyrics. Steriogram's lead singer Tyson Kennedy wrote the lyrics, which revolve around media and communication.
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Song Meaning"Walkie Talkie Man" was inspired by the band’s manager. The song doesn’t specifically talk about a man using a walkie talkie, but rather refers metaphorically to a man spreading gossip.
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Unique SoundThe song showcases Steriogram's fusion of pop-punk and rap, setting them apart from other bands in the early 2000's music scene.
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Band Recognition"Walkie Talkie Man" remains Steriogram's most known song. Despite generating other great tracks, they are often referred to as a one-hit-wonder because of the popularity of this track.
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