Betwee… Read Full Bio ↴DJ Yoda (born Duncan Beiny) is a British hip-hop turntablist.
Between 1995 and 1998 he studied English and American Literature at the University of Warwick. During this period he began performing at Mojo, a popular Warwick Hip hop and Soul night until he graduated. After he left university he began releasing underground demo mix-tapes to small music shops. Through the popularity of these tapes, Antidote Records asked him to create an official mixtape, from which 'How to Cut & Paste Mix Tape Vol.1' was released.
During his career he has won a DMC DJ of the Year award in the Scratch DJ category (2001), and was one of 6 nominees for best UK hip-hop DJ in the UK Hip-Hop Awards. He has also been nominated by Q magazine as one of the 'Ten DJs To See Before You Die', has released a series of mix-tapes and has toured the globe with the likes of Goldie and the Scratch Perverts.
He is currently the hip-hop correspondent for Sleaze Nation, The Face, and IDJ magazines, and also writes the DJ page for Hip Hop Connection magazine.
Yoda is currently a resident DJ at London club nights Spread Love, Step Up Front and The Xfm All City Night.
He has been one of the DMC DJ World Finals judges for the last 3 years.
In addition to releasing his own material, he has also performed scratches on Danger Mouse & Jemini's Ghetto Pop Life.
Final Countdown
DJ Yoda Lyrics
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We're leaving together,
But still it's farewell
And maybe we'll come back
To earth, who can tell?
I guess there is no one to blame
We're leaving ground (leaving ground)
It's the final countdown
The final countdown
Oh
We're heading for Venus (Venus)
And still we stand tall
'Cause maybe they've seen us (seen us)
And welcome us all, yeah
With so many light years to go
And things to be found (to be found)
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
It's the final countdown
The final countdown
The final countdown
The final countdown
Oh
The final countdown,oh
It's the final count down
The final countdown
The final countdown
The final countdown
Oh
It's the final count down
We're leaving together
The final count down
We'll all miss her so
It's the final countdown
It's the final countdown
Oh
It's the final countdown, yeah
The lyrics of DJ Yoda's song Final Countdown present an interesting interpretation of the end of a journey that leaves everyone wondering about what is next to come. The opening line suggests that the singer is about to embark on a journey of some sort, but they are still bidding farewell to those who they leave behind. They seem to be unsure if they will ever be able to return to earth, as suggested by the line "maybe we'll come back to earth, who can tell?" This curious and somewhat ominous tone continues throughout the song, with the singer questioning if things will ever be the same again and expressing sadness at leaving behind what they will miss.
However, despite this sense of uncertainty, there is also a sense of determination and bravery in the song. The singer speaks of standing tall and looking forward to the things to be found in the future. They seem to be heading out towards Venus, and believe that they will be welcomed there. The repetition of the line "it's the final countdown" creates a sense of urgency and excitement around this journey, as though there is something big and important waiting for them on the other side. Overall, the lyrics of Final Countdown paint a fascinating picture of a journey into the unknown, filled with equal parts apprehension and excitement.
Line by Line Meaning
We're leaving together
We're departing as a group
But still it's farewell
Although we're leaving, it's still goodbye
And maybe we'll come back
There's a possibility we'll return
To earth, who can tell?
But we don't know for sure if it'll be Earth
I guess there is no one to blame
No one's at fault for this departure
We're leaving ground (leaving ground)
Leaving the surface of the planet
Will things ever be the same again?
Wondering if things will change after we leave
It's the final countdown
This is the last countdown before we leave
Oh
Expression of emotion (possibly excitement or fear)
We're heading for Venus (Venus)
Our destination is the planet Venus
And still we stand tall
Despite the journey, we remain upright
'Cause maybe they've seen us (seen us)
Perhaps whoever is on Venus has spotted us
And welcome us all, yeah
Giving us a warm greeting
With so many light years to go
There's a great distance left to travel
And things to be found (to be found)
And discoveries to make during the journey
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so
Certain that we'll miss Earth while we're away
The final countdown,oh
Repeated reminder that this is the last countdown
It's the final count down
Same as line above, repeated for emphasis
We'll all miss her so
Reiteration of missing Earth during journey
It's the final countdown, yeah
Another reminder that this is the last countdown
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOEY TEMPEST
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@Kie77
How to Cut and Paste the 80's mix is fantastic! I'm seeing DJ Yoda tomorrow in Kentish town along with the rather excellent DJ Kormac.
@p4ulio55
a dj who can put shitty 80s music together with a phatter beat deserves respect, to put a compilation of tunes like this together is magik in my books
@NastyRhythm
totally agreed with everything you said, def one for the road trip
@RideBikes_Walkplaces
phat. i love the album how to cut n paste vol 2. the 80s mix on that is awsome. "woman, hold me in youre arms, rock me baby(Rock the funky beat)" sick
@ward1ism
I think people took this too seriously lol. Every time I hear this it makes me laugh lol (: and every time I hear the original version I always add in the 'Yeah' bit in my head.
@sharkbate187
I bought this "Cut & Paste 80s" CD of DJ Yoda's several years ago, and thought his mixing was a bit too "choppy" for my taste, and he reminds the listener what his name is wayyyyyy too much. However, with the passing of time I have found it to be one of the more enjoyable mix CDs I have ... Nostalgia in a fun new form - not for the dancefloor, per se, but super-fun for a road-trip! Further suggested mix CDs: DJ Z-Trip & DJ P - "Uneasy Listening, Vol. 1" DJ P - "Suck My Mixx"
@DavidBcc
Ignoranec is a bliss. You're missing out on quality music.
@ajh2408
Saw him at Glastonbury '09 was amazing; Never seen anyone else mix 'gayfish' from South park into a set, definately recommend seeing him if you get the chance.
@UBmantisUB
but its DJ Yoda!
@daslewa
what do you know about scratching??? It was 15 seconds for me to know thats incredible for more than 90 percent of deejays