Rollover DJ
Jet
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Got your Rhymes going round in my head Got your supersonic beats mixing up my Keds So dance little DJ come on What's your name? I want to move but I don't feel right 'Cause you've been playing other peoples songs all night So tell what you're trying to say What's your name? Hey Rollover DJ You're spinning away On my time Hey, who cares what you play Say whatever you say, I don't mind Hey, roll over DJ, if you don't mind Well I know that you think you're the star A pill poppin' jukebox is all that you are So tell me it ain't that way What's you're name? Hey roll over DJ You're spinning away On my time Hey, who cares what you play Say whatever you say, cause I don't mind Hey roll over DJ if you don't mind Hey roll over DJ You're spinning away On my time Hey, who cares what you play Say whatever you say, cause I don't mind Hey roll over DJ if you don't mind Hey roll over DJ if you don't mind Hey roll over DJ if you don't mind
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Written by: CAMERON THANE MUNCEY, NICHOLAS JOHN CESTER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Rollover DJ" is the second single taken from the Australian rock band, Jet's debut album, 'Get Born'. The song was released in 2003 along with the album.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 20 in Jet's home country, Australia, in November 2003.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Rollover DJ" was filmed in black and white and contains snippets from 1960s supporting music acts.
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Genre"Rollover DJ" is a garage rock and hard rock song, a fusion that is consistent with the band's overall sound.
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Song ThemeThe song serves as a critique of the commercial radio industry, particularly disc jockeys who only play tracks from 'in-the-moment' bands while ignoring established or indie bands.
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Band LineupThe band's lineup during the recording of "Rollover DJ" was Nic Cester (vocals, guitar), Chris Cester (drums, vocals), Cameron Muncey (guitar, vocals), and Mark Wilson (bass).
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Award Nomination"Rollover DJ" was nominated for a 2004 ARIA Music Award for Best Video.
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Live PerformancesThe band frequently performed "Rollover DJ" for live audiences, including at the Glastonbury Festival in 2004 and during their various tour stops worldwide.
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International RecognitionThe song has received international recognition, and it made its way into the Canadian and UK charts, peaking at position 34 and 42 respectively.
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Association with Video Games"Rollover DJ" has been featured in notable video games, including EA's 2004 rugby game, Rugby 2004, and in Gran Turismo 4: Prologue.
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Other MediaThe song also appeared on the soundtrack of the movie "What Happens in Vegas" (2008).
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