Tick Tick Boom
The Hives
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Yeah (yeah, yeah) I was right all along, Yeah (yeah, yeah) You come tagging along, Exhibit a, On a tray, What you say, Ends up thrown in your face, Exhibit b, What you see, Well that's me, I'll put you back in your place Yeah I've done it before, And I can do it some more, So what you waiting for? Yeah! I was right all along! 'Cause I've done it before, And I can do it some more, I've got my eye on the score, I'm gonna cut through the floor, It's too late, It's too soon, Or is it Tick tick tick tick tick tick tick...boom! Yeah, (yeah, yeah) I was right you were wrong, Yeah, (yeah, yeah) Going, going you're gone! I saw you yesterday, waiting too much, Till it slipped through your hands, And then you stagger to your feet and out the door, 'Cause there's no second chance! 'Cause I've done it before, And I can do it some more, I've got my eye on the score, I'm gonna cut through the floor, It's too late, It's too soon, Or is it Tick tick tick tick tick tick tick...boom! Now you come crying to me But it's too late! The man you're proud to be, But it's too late! Get your head out of the sand, But it's too late It's too late, Too late, Too late, Too late! Yeah! But it's too late! But it's too late! Get your head out of the sand, But it's too late! But it's too late! 'Cause I've done it before, And I can do it some more, I've got my eye on the score, I'm gonna cut through the floor, It's too late, It's too soon, Or is it Tick tick tick tick tick tick tick...boom! It's too late, It's too soon, It's too late, It's too soon, It's too late, It's too soon, Or is it Tick tick tick tick tick tick tick Boom!
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Written by: Randy Fitzsimmons
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Tick Tick Boom" is a song by the Swedish rock band The Hives. It was released as the lead single from their album "The Black and White Album" in October 2007.
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Chart PerformanceThe song has performed exceptionally well, reaching number 5 on the Billboard Alternative Songs chart in the United States.
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Multi-Media Appearances"Tick Tick Boom" is well-known for its frequent use in various media, especially in sports broadcasts, video games, and televised advertisements. It was used as the theme song for the NHL Winter Classic games as well as in adverts for Nike and Jaguar.
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Video Game AppearanceIt is also featured in the popular video game "Madden NFL 08".
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Musical StyleMusic critics often interpret "Tick Tick Boom" as a full-on garage rock revival song. The song is emblematic of The Hives' signature energetic rock style and anthemic choruses.
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AlbumsBesides featuring in "The Black and White Album", "Tick Tick Boom" was included in "Tussles in Brussels" and "A.K.A I-D-I-O-T".
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Band's AchievementThe popularity of "Tick Tick Boom" has significantly contributed to The Hives’ reputation as one of the leading acts in the 2000s garage rock revival scene.
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Film Appearance"Tick Tick Boom" was included in the soundtrack of the 2010 hit film "Due Date".
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Live PerformancesThe Hives' live performances often feature "Tick Tick Boom" as their closing song.
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Global ExposureThe band performed "Tick Tick Boom" on popular shows like Late Night with Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and Late Show with David Letterman, thus propelling its global success and recognition.
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