Open Up
Leftfield
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Burn, burn [Repeat x2] Burn, burn, burn Open up Now open up You lied, you faked You cheated, you changed the stakes Magnet toss that pie in the sky Unrehearsed, let the bubbles burst All in all, a dreaming circus A fuel in the tea with parody Tragedy or comedy Probably publicity Open up, make room for me Now open up, make room for me Lose myself inside your schemes Go for the money, honey Not the screen Be a movie star, blah blah blah Go the whole hog Be bigger than God Burn Hollywood burn, taking down Tinseltown Burn Hollywood burn, burn down to the ground Burn Hollywood burn, burn Hollywood burn Take down Tinseltown, burn down to the ground Down, into the ground Burn, burn, burn Burn
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Written by: JOHN LYDON, NEIL BARNES, PAUL T. DALEY
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10 facts about this song
Release and Critical Acclaim"Open Up" is a collaborative single released by Leftfield, a British electronic music group, and John Lydon, a British musician famously known for leading the punk rock band Sex Pistols. The song was released in October 1993 and was met with critical acclaim.
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Musical FusionThe song "Open Up" is a unique fusion of Lydon's punk influences with Leftfield's electronic dance music. It's considered a milestone in the crossover between rock and electronica.
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Chart Ranking"Open Up" performed well on the charts, reaching the 13th spot on the UK Singles Chart and number 11 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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LyricsThe lyrics are allegedly a direct attack against Neil Barnes, a member of Leftfield, with whom Lydon had a disagreement.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Open Up" became famous for its fascinating yet unsettling apocalypse-based visuals featuring Lydon.
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Re-release and Remixes"Open Up" was re-released in 1995, featuring several remixes by DJs and producers such as Drum Club and Dust Brothers.
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ControversiesThe single caused a bit of controversy due to its music video. Some people interpreted the video's apocalyptic visuals and unsettling imagery as offensive and inappropriate.
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Live PerformancesLydon performed "Open Up" live with Leftfield at the band's final gig until their reunion in 2010.
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Song Influence"Open Up" is credited as one of the early influences that launched the big beat genre, which became popular in the late 1990s.
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Notable RecognitionIn 2012, the song was ranked at number 33 in NME's list of "50 Most Explosive Choruses".
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