Demolition Man
Grace Jones, Sting
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Oh! Demolition, demolition Demolition, demolition Tied to the tracks and the train's fast coming Strapped to the wing with the engine running You say that this wasn't in your plan And don't mess around with the demolition man Tied to a chair, and the bomb is ticking This situation was not of your picking You say that this wasn't in your plan And don't mess around with the demolition man I'm a walking nightmare, an arsenal of doom I kill conversation as I walk into the room I'm a three line whip, I'm the sort of thing they ban I'm a walking disaster, I'm a demolition man Demolition, demolition Demolition, demolition You come to me like a moth to the flame It's love you need but I don't play that game 'Cause you could be my greatest fan But I'm nobody's friend, I'm a demolition man I'm a walking nightmare, an arsenal of doom I kill conversation as I walk into the room I'm a three line whip, I'm the sort of thing they ban I'm a walking disaster, I'm a demolition man Demolition, demolition Demolition, demolition Tied to the tracks and the train's fast coming Strapped to the wing with the engine running You say that this wasn't in your plan And don't mess around with the demolition man Tied to a chair, and the bomb is ticking This situation was not of your picking You say that this wasn't in your plan And don't mess around with the demolition man
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5 facts about this song
Grace Jones's Version"Demolition Man" is the lead track on Grace Jones's 1981 album, "Nightclubbing."
- Grace Jones was the first artist to release a version of "Demolition Man."
- The Jamaican singer worked with renowned Jamaican duo Sly and Robbie for the production of this song.
- Grace Jones' version was released as a single and featured a non-album track, "Warm Leatherette," as the B-side.
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Manfred Mann's VersionManfred Mann's Earth Band covered "Demolition Man" in 1982 on their album, "Somewhere in Afrika."
- Their adaptation of this song stood out due to their unique blend of rock and south African music.
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Sting's VersionSting, the original writer of "Demolition Man," first recorded it as a solo artist for his 1993 album, "Demolition Man."
- The album features live recordings from his 1991 concert held at Villa Manin, Italy, including a live version of "Demolition Man."
- Sting’s version of the song is significantly jazzier in contrast to the heavier rock version performed by The Police.
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The Police's VersionDespite being the band of the song's writer, The Police released their version after Grace Jones.
- The Police included the song on their 1981 album, "Ghost in the Machine."
- The band played "Demolition Man" at many live concerts, and it is included in several of their live album recordings.
- The Police's rendition is a ten-minute epic and much more rock-aligned as compared to other versions.
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General FactsSting wrote "Demolition Man" and it was performed by different artists in vastly unique music genres ranging from reggae-influenced pop to rock.
- The lyrics of "Demolition Man" hint at Sting's literary influences, with references to Orwellian dystopia and science fiction.
- "Demolition Man" has been used in multiple film and television series soundtracks, including the 1993 film "Demolition Man" starring Sylvester Stallone and Wesley Snipes.
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