Can U Dig It?
Pop Will Eat Itself
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We like the music, we like the disco sound...hey! We like the music, we like the disco sound...hey! We like the music, we like the disco sound...hey! We like the music, we like the disco sound...hey! We dig TV we dig remote control, We dig the Furry Freak Brothers and the Twilight Zone, We dig Marvel and D.C., we dig Run-DMC, We dig Renegade Soundwave and AC/DC (Can U dig it?) CHORUS Bruce Wayne auf weidersehn, Dirty Harry, "Make my day," Terminator, hit the north, Alan Moore knows the score, Riffs? Yeah! Can U dig it? Riffs? Yeah! Can U dig it? We dig Optimus Prime and not Galvetron, We dig "The Leader of the Pack" and the "Do-Run-Run", Spinderella and Bruce Lee, "The Bad and the Ugly", "V for Vendetta" and "Into the Groovy". (Can U dig it?) CHORUS We like the music, we like the disco song...hey! We like the music, we like the disco song...hey!
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Written by: CLINTON DARRYL MANSELL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
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10 facts about this song
Band History"Pop Will Eat Itself" is an English alternative rock band formed in 1986. The band members include Clint Mansell, Graham Crabb, Richard March, and Adam Mole.
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GenreThe band is known for its blend of rock, punk, and electronic music. Their style blends elements of punk rock, dance music, and hip-hop and came to be known as "grebo."
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Song ReleaseThe song "Can U Dig It?" was released in 1989 as part of the band's second studio album, "This Is the Day…This Is the Hour…This Is This!"
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Chart Performance"Can U Dig It?" became one of Pop Will Eat Itself's most significant hits, reaching number 38 on the UK singles chart.
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Song InspirationThis song is an homage to several cultural icons, with numerous references to other bands, film directors, comic book characters, and cultural figures.
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Lyrics and ContentReferences in the song include Alan Moore - a famous comic book writer known for "V for Vendetta" and "Watchmen"; "Terminator" and "Blade Runner" - both iconic Sci-fi movies; "Run DMC", a famous Hip-hop group; and "The Twilight Zone", a famous TV show.
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Album Success"This Is the Day…This Is the Hour…This Is This!" also featured other popular songs like "Def.Con.One" and "Wise Up! Sucker," both of which were UK Top 40 hits.
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Post Band ActivitiesThe band's frontman, Clint Mansell, has become a successful film composer after the band's breakup, scoring films for director Darren Aronofsky, including "Requiem for a Dream" and "Black Swan."
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Legacy"Can U Dig It?" and the band's unique musical style had a significant influence on the indie dance scene in the UK, inspiring other bands to blend genres and experiment with their sound.
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RevivalThe band experienced several lineup changes and separations before officially disbanding in 1996, but they reformed in 2005 and again in 2010, continuing to play live shows to this day.
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