T.N.T. for the Brain

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About T.N.T. for the Brain

"T. N. T. for the Brain" is a 1997 song created by the musical project Enigma. This single is the second and last one taken from Le Roi est mort, vive le Roi!, Enigma's third album.


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1996
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Smell your skin
Feel your breath
You on my side
I couldn't resist
  
I hope I'll understand some day
What's the meaning of this crazy game
It is real and pure 
 
T.N.T. for the brain 

If there's no pain
Rules are still the same
I'm with you, just lead me
I'm ready to play  

T.N.T. for the brain 

Don't be scared and have no fear
I will show you what it means  

If there's no pain
Rules are still the same
I'm with you, just lead me
I'm ready to play  
  
T.N.T. for the brain 
   
What you feel is insane
It is love and not a game
T.N.T. for the brain

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Enigma

Enigma is an electronic musical project founded in Germany by Michael Cretu, David Fairstein and Frank Peterson in 1990. The Romanian-born Cretu conceived the Enigma project while working in Germany, but has based his recording studio A.R.T. Studios in Ibiza, Spain, since the early 1990s until May 2009, where he has recorded all of Enigma's studio releases to date. Cretu is both the composer and the producer of the project. His former wife, pop singer Sandra, often provided vocals on Enigma tracks. Jens Gad co-arranged and played guitar on three of the Enigma albums. Peter Cornelius also contributed to Enigma during the 1990s. more »

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Written by: MICHAEL CRETU

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13 facts about this song

Song's Origin
"T.N.T. for the Brain" is a song by the German music project Enigma.
Release Date
The track was officially released on 2nd December 1996.
Parent Album
The song is from Enigma's third studio album called "Le Roi Est Mort, Vive Le Roi!" (The King is Dead, Long Live the King!).
Song Genre
The song is classified as New Age, incorporating elements of pop-rock and world music.
Song Theme
Like most of the Enigma's tracks, the single explores themes of love, sensuality, and mysticism.
Chart Performance
"T.N.T. for the Brain" managed to peak at number 60 on the German Singles Chart, showing its commercial success on an international level.
Producer
The song, like the entire Enigma discography, was produced by Romanian-German artist Michael Cretu.
Music Video
The official music video was directed by Julien Temple, an English film, documentary and music video director.
Retouched Version
In 2001, a slightly retouched version of "T.N.T. for the Brain" was included on the compilation album "Love Sensuality Devotion: The Greatest Hits."
Remixes
The song has been remixed several times, one notable remix was done by Midnight Man.
Radio Edit
Despite its original length (5:18 minutes), a radio edit of the song which lasts for 4:04 minutes was created for promotional purposes.
Lyrics
The lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on the human propensity for self-destruction, although like many Enigma songs, they can be open to multiple interpretations.
Sandboxing Concept
Like many Enigma songs, "T.N.T. For The Brain" uses sandboxing – a concept which involves layering different musical elements on top of each other, exploring diverse sounds and techniques to create a unique musical landscape.

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