Warriors of the Wasteland
Frankie Goes to Hollywood
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From diamond mine to the factory Everybody's doing what you've got to keep on doing for society Make this world a good place to be Let livin' be but don't work for free Playing isn't paying so worx is what I'm saying Working for the world go round The battle cry don't mess with me I've travelled the world for eternity Warriors of the wasteland Sailboats of ice on desert sands Warriors of the wasteland It seems to be that the powers that be Keep themselves in splendour and security Armoured cars for megastars No streets, no bars, yours wealth is ours They make the masses, kiss their assets Lower class jackass, pay me tax take out the trash Working for the world go round Your job is gold, do as you're told The pay you less the run for congress Warriors of the wasteland Sailboats of ice on desert sands Warriors of the wasteland I'm working for the world go round, go round Diamond mind to the factory, yeah Make this a world, a good place to be Warriors what a waste, man Warriors We're rats in a cage Suicide a go go
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Written by: BRIAN PHILIP NASH, HOLLY JOHNSON, MARK WILLIAM O'TOOLE, PETER GILL
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Release Year"Warriors of the Wasteland" by Frankie Goes to Hollywood was released in the year 1986.
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Album InclusionThe song is a part of the band's second (and last) studio album titled "Liverpool."
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Single Release"Warriors of the Wasteland" was the third single released from the "Liverpool" album.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, the song peaked at number 19 on the UK Singles Chart.
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GenreThe song belongs to the synth-pop genre, which combines pop music with synthesizer playing.
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Remix VersionsSeveral remix versions of "Warriors of the Wasteland" were released, showcasing its popularity.
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Music VideoA music video for the song was also released and it depicts the band members as characters in a dystopian environment that echoes the "wasteland" in the song's title.
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Song ThemeThe song's title and lyrics are apparently a reference to the Mad Max "wasteland" universe, particularly "Mad Max 2: The Road Warrior."
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Co-writersThe track was written by Peter Gill, Holly Johnson, Brian Nash, and Mark O'Toole - who were all band members of Frankie Goes to Hollywood.
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ProductionThe song was produced by Trevor Horn, who is known for his association with several other popular 80's bands such as Yes, The Buggles, and Art of Noise.
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Song LengthThe length of the "Warriors of the Wasteland" album version is approximately 4 minutes and 58 seconds.
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Unique Sound ElementsThe song incorporates innovative use of sampled sounds and revolutionary synthesizer programming, contributing to its distinct sonic character.
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Band's DeclineThe song's poorer chart performance relative to former band's hits is often seen as one of the signs of Frankie Goes to Hollywood's commercial decline.
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Cinematic ConnectionSome critics have suggested that the song reflects the influence of 1980's action cinema on the band's music.
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Live PerformancesDespite its relative lack of commercial success, "Warriors of the Wasteland" was frequently included in the band's live performance setlists.
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