Battle Flag
Pigeonhed, Lo Fidelity Allstars
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Your construction Smells of corruption I manipulate to recreate This air to ground saga Gotta launder my karma I said hallelujah to the sixteen loyal fans You'll get down on your mothafuckin' knees And it's time for your sickness again Come on and tell me what you need Tell me what is making you bleed We got two more minutes and We gonna cut to what you need So one of six so tell me One do you want to live And one of seven tell me Is it time for your mothafuckin' ass to give Tell me is it time to get down on your mothafuckin' knees Tell me is it time to get down I'm blown to the maxim Two hemispheres battlin' I'm blown to the maxim Two hemispheres battlin' Suckin' up, one last breath Take a drag off of death Hey Mr. Policeman Is it time for getting away Is it time for driving down the mother fuckin' road And running from your ass today Now tell me if do you agree Or tell me if I'm makin' you bleed I got a few more minutes and I'm gonna cut to what you need So one of six so tell me One do you want to live And one of seven tell me Is it time for your mothafuckin' ass to give Tell me is it time to get down on your mothafuckin' knees Tell me is it time to get down Got a revolution behind my eyes We got to get up and organize Got a revolution behind my eyes We got to get up and organize Got a revolution behind my eyes We got to get up and organize You want a revolution behind your eyes We got to get up and organize Come on baby tell me Yes we aim to please
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Written by: STEVE FISK, PRINCE, SHAWN SMITH
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave
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12 facts about this song
Song Creation"Battle Flag" is a remix by the Lo Fidelity Allstars of a track initially recorded by Pigeonhed, a side project of indie rock band Sub Pop.
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Release DateThe original song by Pigeonhed was released in 1997, while the remix by Lo Fidelity Allstars came out in 1998.
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Chart Performance"Battle Flag" was a minor hit in the United Kingdom, reaching 36 on the UK Singles Chart, but it fared better on the US Billboard charts, where it hit number six on the Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Usage in MediaThe "Battle Flag" remix has been featured in several TV shows, movies, and video games, including ER, Third Watch, House, Road Trip, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Gran Turismo 3.
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Cover VersionThe song has been covered by several bands, such as Smut Peddlers who used it on their album Top Drawer.
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Lyrics MeaningThe lyrics of "Battle Flag" deal with the themes of rebellion and resistance, mainly associated with inner battles and societal issues.
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Music Genre"Battle Flag" is categorized under genres like electronic, breakbeat, and trip-hop, which are reflective of both Lo Fidelity Allstars' and Pigeonhed's diverse musical styles.
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ProductionThe track was produced by the Lo Fidelity Allstars themselves, showcasing their skill in sound mixing and production.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough the song wasn't a huge hit commercially, it was praised for its fusion of rock and dance elements, and it has since achieved a cult status among fans of alternative and electronic music.
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Live Performances"Battle Flag" is known for being an energetic live performance staple for Lo Fidelity Allstars, often generating an enthusiastic response from the audience.
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Musical CompositionOne interesting aspect of the song is its use of a heavy bassline, distorted vocals, and a drum loop sample of Led Zeppelin's "When the Levee Breaks," which gives the track its distinctive sound.
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Band FormationThe rendition of "Battle Flag" by Lo Fidelity Allstars is considered one of the significant works of the band during its early years after being formed in Leeds, UK in 1996.
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