Channel Z
The B-52's
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I am livin' on Channel Z! Getting nothing but static, getting nothing but static Static in my attic from Channel Z Getting nothing but static, getting nothing but static Static filling my attic from Channel Z I don't know, I feel like something's happening Something good is happening I feel love has got to come on, and I want it Something big and lovely I want the world to change for me Gotta get away, away from Z Living on the edge of Z Space junk, laser bombs, ozone holes, better put up my umbrella! Giant stacks blowin' smoke Politicrits pushin' dope All I know, we've got to change what's happening Something good could happen I feel light has got to come through, and I need it Something big and lovely I want the world to change for me, gotta get away, away from Z Living on the edge of Z Waste dumps, toxic fog, irradiate and keep it fresh forever Good old boys tellin' lies 'Bout time I got wise Getting nothing but static (static) Getting nothing but static (static) Static in my attic from Channel Z Getting nothing but static (static) Getting nothing but static (static) Static in my attic from Channel Z Gotta tune in, pico waves, gotta tune out, PCBs Gotta tune in, market crash, gotta tune out, polar shift Gotta tune in, narrow minds, gotta tune out, space junk Gotta tune in, bombs, gotta turn out, atomic lasers falling from the sky Where's my umbrella? Gonna shoot that static down the drain (where's my umbrella?) Gonna put that static out of my brain (where's my umbrella?) Gonna put up my antennae (free, ow!) Hamburger ads Pop up in my head On the edge of Aquarius (secret wars!) I'm living on the edge (take my money away) I know I feel a change is happening Something good will happen I feel love is coming on strong, and I want it We can make it happen I want the world to change for me Gotta get away, away from Z Living on the edge of Z Channel Z's all static, all day, forever (whoa-oh) Time to open your windows, let in better weather (whoa-oh) Channel Z's all static, all day, forever Time to take this information and shove it in the shredder More trash, more dips, space junk, narrow minds, aah! (whoa-oh)
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Written by: CINDY WILSON, FRED SCHNEIDER, KATE PIERSON, KEITH STRICKLAND, PAUL ASH, WALTER DONALDSON
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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11 facts about this song
Origin"Channel Z" is a song by The B-52's, an American New Wave band, highly renowned for their whimsical lyrics and eclectic style.
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AlbumThe song appears on their fifth studio album "Cosmic Thing" which was released in 1989.
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GenreThe song is classified under the New Wave, pop rock, and alternative dance genres.
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LyricsThe lyrics for "Channel Z" express concerns about the political and environmental situation of the world around the time of its release. It contains references to pollution and the threat of nuclear war.
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Position in Album"Channel Z" is the opening track of the second side of "Cosmetic Thing".
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Music VideoThe music video for the song was directed by Adam Bernstein, an accomplished director well known in music video craftsmanship.
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Live PerformanceThis song has been performed live by the band for over 30 years and is often included in their setlists.
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Recognition"Channel Z" has since become a fan favorite and is considered one of the band's most critically acclaimed songs.
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RemixA remix of "Channel Z" appeared on the band's 1990 remix album "Party Mix!".
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released as a single, "Channel Z" managed to reach and peak at number 7 on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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ThemesThe song continues The B-52's penchant for exploring themes of concern with the state of the world, space and science fiction imagery, and use of humour as social commentary.
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