Bucky Done Gun
Diplo, M.I.A.
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London Quiet down, I need to make a sound New York Quiet down, I need to make a sound Kingston Quiet down, I need to make a sound Brazil Quiet down, I need to make a sound They're coming through the window They're coming through the door They're busting down the big wall And sounding the horn And sounding the horn What you want? Bucky Done Gun What you want? The fire done burn What you want? Bucky Done Gun Get crackin' Get, get crackin' What you want? Bucky Done Gun What you want? The fire done burn What you want? Bucky Done Gun Get crackin' Get, get crackin' Time to spit new shit I'm rocking on this new bit I'm hot now; you'll see I'll fight you just to get peace Heavy weight wrestler Fight me in your comforter Let you be superior I'm filthy with the fury ya London Quiet down, I need to make a sound New York Quiet down, I need to make a sound Kingston Quiet down, I need to make a sound Brazil Quiet, I need to make a sound I'll hard-drive your bit I'm battered by your sumo grip Lucky I like feeling shit My stamina can take it Gymnastics super fit Muscle in the gun clip Bite, teeth, nose bleed Tied up in a scarf piece What you want? Bucky Done Gun What you want? The fire done burn What you want? Bucky Done Gun Get crackin' Get, get crackin' What you want? Bucky Done Gun What you want? The fire done burn What you want? Bucky Done Gun Get crackin' Get, get crackin' Can I get control? Do you like me vulnerable? I'm armed, and I'm equal More fun for the people Physical, brute force Steel lion, you're the boss Yeah, you're so do-able Grind me down, sugar, slow What you want? Bucky Done Gun What you want? The fire done burn What you want? Bucky Done Gun Get crackin' Get, get crackin' What you want? Bucky Done Gun What you want? The fire done burn What you want? Bucky Done Gun Get crackin' Get, get crackin'
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Written by: MAYA ARULPRAGASM, CAROL CONNORS, BILL CONTI, WESLEY PENTZ, AYN ROBBINS, AYN E. ROBBINS
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12 facts about this song
Artist Origin"Bucky Done Gun" is a 2005 single by Wesley Pentz, known by his stage name Diplo. Diplo is an American DJ, songwriter and record producer.
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CollaborationThe song is a collaborative work with British recording artist M.I.A., who gained international success with it.
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GenreThis song falls under the genre of Baile Funk, which mainly features a continuous, heavy beat with quick and rhythmic vocals.
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AlbumThe track appears on Diplo's debut studio album, "Florida", and also on M.I.A.'s debut album "Arular".
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InspirationThe track's title and refrain, "Bucky Done Gun", may be a reference to a UK garage track by the same name by DJ Smokescreen, and possibly also to the American folk song "Billy Don't Be a Hero".
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RecognitionDespite not charting highly on the singles charts in any individual country, through downloads, "Bucky Done Gun" has managed to gain recognition globally.
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Commercial UsageThe song was used in a television commercial for the 2006 Citroën C4.
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Cover Versions"Bucky Done Gun" was also covered by the Brazilian funk carioca group Bonde do Rolê, also signed to Diplo's label, Mad Decent.
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Live PerformancesThe song was frequently performed live by M.I.A. during her tours.
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Controversy"Bucky Done Gun" faced some backlash due to its seeming endorsement of violence. However, M.I.A. clarified that the "guns" in the song's title and lyrics actually represented words or voices - illustrating how speech can be as powerful and influential as physical weapons.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song featured both Diplo and M.I.A. and received significant airplay on music television in 2005.
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Impact on CareerThe single has been described as a track that helped introduce the sound of baile funk and other global music to the Western mainstream. This, in turn, played a significant role in shaping Diplo’s career trajectory.
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