Battle Flag

Pigeonhed, Lo Fidelity Allstars

About Battle Flag

"Battle Flag" (or "Battleflag") is a 1997 song by American funk rock band Pigeonhed which appeared on their 1997 album The Full Sentence. In 1998, the song was remixed by the British big beat group Lo Fidelity Allstars for the Pigeonhed remix album Flash Bulb Emergency Overflow Cavalcade of Remixes. The "Battleflag" remix, credited to "Lo Fidelity Allstars (featuring Pigeonhed)" was issued as a single in November 1998 and appeared on Lo Fidelity Allstars' album How To Operate With A Blown Mind. Although the song was a minor hit in the United Kingdom, reaching #36 on the UK Singles Chart, it was a major hit on American alternative rock radio and reached #6 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. 


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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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Pigeonhed

Pigeonhed was a Seattle-area band that combined elements of funk, soul, trip hop, and lo-fi. The band was a collaboration of Shawn Smith and Steve Fisk that lasted from 1993 to 1997 and produced three albums. Soundgarden's Kim Thayil provided significant instrumental contributions to each album. They are best known for their Prince homage "Battle Flag", which, as remixed by Lo Fidelity Allstars, enjoyed brief popularity in US and UK clubs and indie radio stations. more »

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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.
Release Date
The original song by Pigeonhed was released in 1997, while the remix by Lo Fidelity Allstars came out in 1998.
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.
Usage in Media
The "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.
Cover Version
The song has been covered by several bands, such as Smut Peddlers who used it on their album Top Drawer.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics of "Battle Flag" deal with the themes of rebellion and resistance, mainly associated with inner battles and societal issues.
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.
Production
The track was produced by the Lo Fidelity Allstars themselves, showcasing their skill in sound mixing and production.
Critical Reception
Although 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.
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.
Musical Composition
One 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.
Band Formation
The 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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