The Great Defector
Bell X1
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I am the defector And you?re the farmer?s daughter You been teasing us farm boys Till we start talkin? about those rabbits, George Oh won?t you tell us ?bout those rabbits, George I am the defector I give it what it need Let?s make a new world order Let?s make it rhyme You?re the chocolate at the end of my Cornetto I love the way your underwire bra Always sets off that X-ray machine Comin? into land and Now I love the colour of it all Blue lights on the runway I love the colour of it all I am the defector ?Cause someone stirred my soul With that great big stick of hers Kinda looks like an oar The accountants have taken the movie Yeah, they?re on set The people from the mobile phone company Say who gets to play and who gets to not You?re a picture of the check out girl Hand me a plastic bag I got the sweats trying to open it As it all piles up, I wish I didn?t bite my nails Comin? into land and Now I love the colour of it all Blue lights on the runway I love the colour of it all Getting ready to spill my guts and I love the colour of it all To the waitress on roller skates I love the colour of it all Oh the colour of it all I am the great defector So I must affect an air Of a man who?s maybe seen too much But still just manages to care Still you?re the chocolate at the end of my Cornetto I love the way your underwire bra Always sets off that X-ray machine Comin? into land and Now I love the colour of it all Blue lights on the runway I love the colour of it all Getting ready to spill my guts and I love the colour of it all To the, to the waitress on roller skates I love the colour of it all Oh the colour of it all Waitress on roller skates [x8] (Love the colour of it all) [x2]
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Written by: DAVE BRIAN GERAGHTY, DOMINIC MICHAEL PHILLIPS, PAUL ANTHONY NOONAN
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10 facts about this song
Song Origins"The Great Defector" is a song by the Irish band Bell X1. It was released in 2009 and is one of their most successful songs to date.
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Album AppearanceThe song features on the band's fourth studio album, "Blue Lights on the Runway."
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Chart Performance"The Great Defector" is regarded as Bell X1's biggest hit. It reached number three on the Irish Singles Chart.
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Song InspirationAccording to vocalist Paul Noonan, the song is about "the defectors from everyday life, the daydreamers."
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Unique SoundThe song is known for its notable use of funky guitar, coupled with a catchy, pop-like melody. This represented a significant departure from the band's traditionally more subdued sound.
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Live Performances"The Great Defector" has been a staple in the band's live performances due to its popularity with fans.
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Featured in MediaThe song was included in the soundtrack of the popular American TV show, Grey’s Anatomy.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have often compared the song's sound to that of the Talking Heads due to its quirky and unique rhythm.
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Awards"The Great Defector" was nominated for the Choice Music Prize for Irish Song of the Year in 2009.
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Band's Evolving SoundThe song marked a turning point for the band's music style, incorporating elements of electronic music into their traditionally guitar-driven sound.
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