Beastie Boys – Sabotage

“Sabotage” by the Beastie Boys is a classic track known for its high-energy, gritty sound and frantic instrumentation. Released in 1994 as part of their album “Ill Communication,” the song is characterized by its aggressive guitar riffs, funky bassline, and intense drumming. The lyrics, delivered with urgency by the Beastie Boys’ vocalists, reflect themes of frustration and defiance, echoing the rebellious spirit of punk rock. “Sabotage” quickly became one of the Beastie Boys’ most iconic songs and is often regarded as one of the greatest rock tracks of the 1990s. Its distinctive sound and memorable music video, directed by Spike Jonze, have solidified its status as a cultural touchstone.

Beastie Boys Sabotage Lyrics

I can’t stand it, I know you planned it
I’ma set it straight, this Watergate
I can’t stand rockin’ when I’m in here
‘Cause your crystal ball ain’t so crystal clear
So while you sit back and wonder why
I got this fuckin’ thorn in my side
Oh my god, it’s a mirage
I’m tellin’ y’all, it’s sabotage

So, so, so, so listen up, ’cause you can’t say nothin’
You’ll shut me down with a push of your button
But, yo, 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
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 y’all, it’s a sabotage)
(Listen all y’all, it’s a sabotage)
(Listen all y’all, it’s a sabotage)
(Listen all y’all, it’s a sabotage)

I can’t stand it, I know you planned it
I’ma set it straight, this Watergate
But 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