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from their album ''

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''. It is one of the band's most well-known songs and has been used in the video games ''

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'', '' Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater HD'' and ''

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'' in addition to the 2000 film ''

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''. The song had been nominated by the

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in 2000 for "Single Of The Year".

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has stated that the song is about social classes. In 2016, the band accused

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of stealing the song for use in their popular MMO ''

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''. In 2020, Powerman 5000 re-recorded the song. It was initially exclusively available on the CD version of their album ''

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''. On October 15, 2020 it was released as a digital single and on streaming platforms.

Music and lyrics

The song talks about social classes according to frontman Spider One. The song begins and concludes with heavier segments with screamed vocals, while its middle section is more atmospheric and melodic.

Track listing

;CD single ;Cassette single

Charts

References

{{Authority control Powerman 5000 songs 1999 songs 1999 singles DreamWorks Records singles Music videos directed by Dave Meyers (director)