Sabotage
Beastie Boys
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I can't stand it I know you planned it But I'm gonna set it straight, this Watergate I can't stand rocking when I'm in here Because your crystal ball ain't so crystal clear So while you sit back and wonder why I got this fucking thorn in my side Oh my Good, it's a mirage I'm tellin' y'all it's a sabotage So listen up 'cause you can't say nothin' You'll shut me down with a push of your button? But I'm out and I'm gone I'll tell you now I keep it on and on 'Cause what you see you might not get And we can bet so don't you get souped yet You're scheming on a thing that's a mirage I'm trying to tell you now it's sabotage Why; our backs are now against the wall Listen all of y'all it's a sabotage Listen all of y'all it's a sabotage Listen all of y'all it's a sabotage Listen all of y'all it's a sabotage I can't stand it, I know you planned it But I'm gonna set it straight this Watergate I can't stand rockin' when I'm in this place Because I feel disgrace because you're all in my face But make no mistakes and switch up my channel I'm Buddy Rich when I fly off the handle What could it be, it's a mirage You're scheming on a thing, that's sabotage
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Written by: Adam Horovitz, Adam Nathaniel Yauch, Michael Louis Diamond
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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13 facts about this song
Genre Identification"Sabotage" is widely considered a fusion of punk rock and hip hop, reflecting Beastie Boys' inclination for genre-blending experimentation.
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Album & Release DateThis track is from the band's fourth studio album, "Ill Communication," released in 1994.
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Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Sabotage" reached number 18 on the UK Singles Chart and number 15 on the US Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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Music VideoThe song's iconic music video, directed by Spike Jonze, parodies 1970s cop shows and has been notably influential in popular culture.
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Grammy NominationsDespite its widespread appeal, "Sabotage" did not receive a Grammy nomination until 2018, for Best Remixed Recording, 23 years after its original release.
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Usage in MoviesThe song was prominently featured in several Hollywood movies, including "Star Trek: Into Darkness" and "J.J. Abrams' Star Trek."
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Banned on MTVContrary to popular belief, the music video for “Sabotage” was not banned from MTV. Although it was nominated for five awards at the 1994 MTV Video Music Awards, it did not win any.
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MeaningThe song encapsulates the band's frustrations with the overbearing nature of their label, Capitol Records, at the time, and how they felt they were being sabotaged in their creative processes.
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Live PerformancesEven though the song didn't enjoy huge commercial success, it still became one of Beastie Boys' signature live tracks, performed at every concert up until the band stopped touring in 2009.
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TributeFollowing the death of Beastie Boys member Adam Yauch (MCA) in 2012, Coldplay performed a cover of "Sabotage" during their concert as a tribute.
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Last PerformanceThe last performance of "Sabotage" by Beastie Boys was at the Bonnaroo Music Festival in 2009.
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InspirationsAccording to Adam Horovitz (Ad Rock), the chaotic and fast-paced nature of "Sabotage" was inspired by Bad Brains, an American rock band known for their fusion of punk and reggae music.
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InstrumentationUnlike many other Beastie Boys songs, which often relied heavily on samples, "Sabotage" features live instruments, showcasing the group's musical versatility.
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