Godzilla
Blue Öyster Cult
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With a purposeful grimace and a terrible sound He pulls the spitting high-tension wires down Helpless people on subway trains Scream, bug-eyed, as he looks in on them He picks up a bus and he throws it back down As he wades through the buildings toward the center of town Oh, no, they say he's got to go Go, go, Godzilla (yeah) Oh, no, there goes Tokyo Go, go, Godzilla (yeah) Oh, no, they say he's got to go Go, go, Godzilla (yeah) Oh, no, there goes Tokyo Go, go, Godzilla (yeah) Godzilla! 臨時ニュースを申し上げます 臨時ニュースを申し上げます ゴジラが銀座方面に向かっています 大至急避難してください 大至急避難してください Oh, no, they say he's got to go Go, go, Godzilla (yeah) Oh, no, there goes Tokyo Go, go, Godzilla (yeah) History shows again and again How nature points out the folly of man Godzilla! History shows again and again How nature points out the folly of man Godzilla! History shows again and again How nature points out the folly of man Godzilla! History shows again and again How nature points out the folly of man Godzilla!
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Written by: Donald Roeser
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12 facts about this song
Song Release Information"Godzilla" is a song by American rock band Blue Öyster Cult, released on their 1977 album "Spectres."
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Lyrical InspirationThe song is about the famous monster, Godzilla. It reflects the destruction that the creature causes in its wake, alongside references to the popular monster movies it features in.
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Cover VersionsGuitarist Racer X covered a version of "Godzilla" in 1999 for his album "Technical Difficulties."
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Song ReceptionWhile the song was never a big commercial success, it became one of Blue Öyster Cult’s most popular songs over the years, and a live concert staple. The song peaked at number 56 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1978.
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Usage in Media"Godzilla" has been featured in films and television shows including "The Simpsons," "X-Files," "Detroit Rock City," and more. It was also used in the trailer for the 1998 film "Godzilla."
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Style and Genre"Godzilla" is a rock song that infuses elements of hard rock and heavy metal into its composition. This was typical of the band’s style, which combined a variety of rock sub-genres together.
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InfluentialThe song has indirectly contributed to the popularity of 'monster rock' – a subgenre of rock music that features lyrics alluding to classic horror and sci-fi themes.
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Band membersAccording to an interview with guitarist Donald "Buck Dharma" Roeser, he was the primary developer of the song. He wrote the lyrics and took a lead role in the musical arrangement.
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ReissueThe song "Godzilla" was later reissued in the band's compilation album called "Workshop of the Telescopes" in 1995.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances of "Godzilla," the band enhances the experience with a person dressed as Godzilla who emerges on stage. This adds a comedic and theatrical element to their concerts.
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Instrumental SectionThe song features an interesting instrumental section, commonly known as the 'Godzilla Synthesizer Solo.'
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Iconic LyricsThe song's lyrics include some of the most iconic lines that resonate with Godzilla, a creature both feared and admired, such as, "Oh no, there goes Tokyo. Go, go Godzilla, Yeah."
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