Weird Science
Oingo Boingo
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(She's alive, Alive!) (Weird science) Weird, ooo! Weird Science Plastic tubes and pots and pans Bits and pieces and Magic from the hand We're makin' (Weird science) Things I've never seen before Behind bolted doors Talent and imagination (Weird science) Not what teacher said to do Makin' dreams come true Living tissue, warm flesh (Weird science) Plastic tubes and pots and pans Bits and pieces (and) Bits and pieces (and) (Bits of) my creation--Is it real? It's my creation...my creation It's my creation Weird Science Weird, ooo! (Weird science) Magic and technology Voodoo dolls and chants Electricity We're makin' (Weird science) Fantasy and microchips Shooting from the hip Something different We're makin' (Weird science) Pictures from a magazine Diagrams and charts Mending broken hearts (and makin') (Weird science) Something like a recipe Bits and pieces (and) Bits and pieces (and) (Bits of) my creation--Is it real? It's my creation--I do not know No hesitation--No heart of gold Just flesh and blood--I do not know I do not know From my heart and from my hand Why don't people understand My intentions, Ooh, weird science Magic and technology Weird Science Things we never seen before Weird Science Not what teacher said to do Bits and pieces (and) Bits and pieces (and) (Bits of) my creation--Is it real? It's my creation--I do not know No hesitation--No heart of gold Just flesh and blood--I do not know It's my creation It's my creation...ooo! my creation It's my creation It's my creation From my heart and from my hand Why don't people understand My intentions, ooh, weird science Weird ooh weird science ooh Weird Bits and pieces
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Written by: DANNY ELFMAN
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11 facts about this song
Song Formation"Weird Science" is a song performed by Oingo Boingo, an American new wave band. It was used as the main theme for the movie of the same name, as well as for the television series.
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OriginThe song was released in 1985 on the album "Dead Man's Party," which was Oingo Boingo's fifth studio album.
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Composition DetailsDanny Elfman was the composer of this track. He is best known for his songwriting and scoring work for films and television.
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Film Connection"Weird Science" was used as the theme song for the 1985 film "Weird Science," directed by John Hughes. In the film, the song is played during the opening credits.
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Album SuccessThe album "Dead Man's Party," which includes "Weird Science," is considered one of Oingo Boingo's most successful releases. The album was praised for its cohesive sound and memorable songs.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics of "Weird Science" are inspired by the plot of the movie, which involves two teenage boys creating a virtual woman.
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Legacy"Weird Science" is one of Oingo Boingo’s most well-known songs and helped cement the band's reputation for quirky, synth-heavy new wave music.
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Chart Performance"Weird Science" reached no. 45 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Oingo Boingo's highest-charting singles.
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Television SeriesThe song was also used as the theme song for the "Weird Science" television series, which aired from 1994 to 1998.
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Music VideoThere is an official music video for "Weird Science" that features clips from the movie intercut with footage of the band performing.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists, including Tsunami Bomb and Insane Clown Posse, have covered "Weird Science."
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