Got the Time
Anthrax
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Wake up, got another day to get, Through now, got another man to see Gotta call him on the telephone ay-o Gotta find a piece of paper Sit down, got another letter to write, Think hard, gotta get a letter just right Little ringin' on the telephone oh no, Gotta write another letter No such thing as tomorrow All we want Two, three, go! Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head Tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head If I, tell ya what I'm doing today Will you, shut up and get out of my way Someone ask me what the time is, I don't know Only know I gotta go now No time, tryin' ta get a watch repaired No time, never got a thing to wear Little ringin' on the telephone Oh no, hear a ringin' in my head now No such thing as tomorrow All we want Two, three, go! Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head Tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head No such thing as tomorrow All we want Two, three, go! Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head Time, got the time tick tick tickin' in my head Tickin' in my head, tickin' in my head Tickin' in my head!
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Written by: David Ian Jackson
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8 facts about this song
Joe Jackson Original"Got the Time" was originally composed and recorded by English musician Joe Jackson.
- It served as the third single from his 1979 album, "Look Sharp!"
- The song is an example of Jackson's unique style characterized by elements of new wave, punk rock, and jazz.
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Anthrax CoverAmerican thrash metal band Anthrax covered "Got the Time" for their 1990 album, "Persistence of Time".
- Their version of the song is noted for its higher energy and tempo, making it significantly heavier than the original.
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Music VideoAnthrax's cover also had a music video released in 1990 which received significant airplay on MTV.
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Live PerformancesJoe Jackson often used "Got The Time" as his concert opener, setting a high-energy tone for the rest of the show.
- Despite it being a cover, Anthrax usually include "Got the Time" in all their live performances since releasing it.
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License UsageAnthrax's version of "Got the Time" is featured in the video games "Grand Theft Auto: Vice City" and "Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD".
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Impact and ReceptionAnthrax's cover is often praised for its engagingly frenetic pace and given credit for introducing Joe Jackson's music to a new generation of listeners.
- On the other hand, some critics have commented that the song loses some of its subtlety in the heavy metal conversion.
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Significance in Culture"Got the Time" is an example of successful cross-genre cover songs, demonstrating how music can take on a completely different life when played in a new style or by a different artist.
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Song ThemeThe lyrics of "Got the Time" express the frantic pace of modern life and the pressure of time passing by, it's quite relatable to many people.
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