The group's debut album Deltron 3030, released on May 23, 2000, is a concept album set in the year 3030 that tells of the dualistic conflict of fatalism that takes place between the moral concepts of "righteousness" and "malevolence." The story tells a prophetic tale of a warrior's thirst for battle as Del's alter ego, who goes by the name "Deltron-Zero," along with his comrade who happens to be a time-traveling cyborg wizard named "the Automator," face-off against megalithic corporations that megalomaniacally rule over our thermodynamic universe. The lyrics were written in less than two weeks and are characterized by extravagant allusions to futuristic outer-space themes in the tradition of Afrofuturist works by Sun Ra and George Clinton. Many samples originated with the contemporary French classical composer William Sheller.
Deltron 3030's second album, titled Event 2, was released in September, 2013.
Production began as far back as 2004, and in November 2006 Del told IGN that four songs were already written and that "the album's lyrical theme has been basically mapped out." Dan the Automator stated that the recording of the new album would probably be completed by December 2006, and that it would be released in 2007. Due to a series of delays, group members issued a number of statements predicting imminent completion in 2008, 2010, 2011, and 2012.
On June 11, 2012, Deltron 3030 performed at the Luminato festival in Toronto, Ontario, a show that Kid Koala dubbed the Deltron Event 2 World Premiere. The group played with a full horn, strings, and rhythm section conducted by Dan the Automator, premiered ten songs from Event 2, and revealed the visual style of the new album. In accordance with Del's statement that "3030 actually was one event, but these events can span centuries." The first single from the album was "City Rising From the Ashes," a song influenced by the story of Osiris. On September 23, 2013, Event 2 was put on Pitchfork's Advance Streaming service in its entirety, one week before its official release.
In October 2016, an expanded edition of Event 2 was released, featuring instrumentals from the album. Alongside this new addition, a live album featuring the Deltron 3030, many of their collaborators from the Event 2 album, and the 3030 Orchestra, simply entitled Live, was released.
On an episode of Red Bull Radio Peak Time in 2018, Dan The Automator confirmed he was working on a new Deltron 3030 album, stating "there's a couple songs that exist." He also hinted that Dr. Octagon would have a cameo on the album.
Battlesong
Deltron 3030 Lyrics
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Sounds like a good way to build up my infamy
Soon as automator sent for me
He headed over to receive our registration forms from the galactic embassy
'Yes may I help you?'
Remember me?
To escape a global panic we had to intercede
'Oh, you're here for the battleforms?'
'I'm afraid not, you'll have to pay the intrance fee.'
It was worth a try
When we first arrived on Mercury
Gravity adjustment was a must an
Step up contestant
Number 12 I was 13
He started bursting
Ammunition that was'nt working
His rudimentary technical abilities couldn't kill me
Knocked me for a loop, but I could still breathe
He had the crowd going by appearance
Here comes the anticipated interference from his squad and gods
I bust back with an onslaught of hydrothermiclyde
To burn their third eye
Tho outnumbered I come wit heat
And trigger a massive explosion to the beat
They hit me with compressed air left my chest bare
My sonic stun gun takes em out by the next snare
(Blowin' my mind)
We won the bout
Just as the oxygen tanks were runnin out
So we're back to the ship
Pull a map from our blip
Manipulate the cursor
Recharge our essentals
Set the coordanants then flow
Through a trillion miles of space
With style and grace
Next stop Pluto to rock these new flows
Atmosphere, methane
Be strategic like a chess game
Leave this emcee with chest pains
I had to battle a shadow in his black light form
He dazzled me, adding three points to his score
Engulfed the microphone with darkness added three more
The panel started to roar
I had to find the core of his power
He streached his text, causing me to blackout
It took my dat out
I couldn't back out
It took out the sound man
I'm takin' a poundin
I bust out an a cappella that's astoundin
Project a unibeam through his spleen
Pulled out my x-ray cannon to disinigrate the phantom
Its night finite cell structure ruptured
His form began to bust up into clustas
Shadowy masses spread to the greater darkness of outer space
Now I'm placed first among artists
(Blowin my mind)
(Blowin my mind)
Serve due
More space travel, Computer
'Yes Deltron'
What have you?
Next destination?
'The colony of Cecilia on [Arthgolano]'
This is apealin
Hyperspace
With mic in place
We was off
Breathin frost in the void
Thinkin what if we are lost
Ha! Entertaining ignorant thought
Land ho!!
Cecilia, we entered the port
Fill out a few forms then we meet our chalanga
Named Q-zar
'No matter who you are I'll handle ya!!'
He's a real charmer
I threw on my plasteel armor
He wants to absorb all the talents I worked so hard for
A biter hard core
I busted a fiew shots and opened him like a car door
He was a quadraped, four arms
He hit me with four four arms full of bronze
I said "Automator play the song"
(you got it)
It was the theme
Made a slight alteration in my scheme
Set him up with a comition beam
With his double team
Leaned toward his dome piece
Seremed the back of his neck
With a cranial disruption syphon
Squeezed out his brain like juice
Like a python
(Blowin' my mind)
In "Battlesong" by Deltron 3030, the artist describes interplanetary battles that deliver infamy and create opportunities for growth. The lyrics follow Deltron as he battles various opponents on different planets with a mix of technological and musical prowess. The battles are described in vivid detail, with each opponent presenting distinct challenges that require unique solutions. Deltron's main goal is to be recognized as the best artist and fighter in the galaxy.
The song's theme is ultimately about the pursuit of excellence and the search for greatness. Deltron faces many obstacles and adversaries, but he perseveres by using his intellect and skill to overcome them. The battles he engages in are symbolic of his quest to be the best, and the lyrics emphasize the importance of dedication and hard work in achieving one's goals.
Overall, "Battlesong" is an entertaining and thought-provoking track that showcases Deltron's ability to weave complex concepts and themes into his music. The song's intricate lyrics and cosmic imagery make it a standout track on the album and one of Deltron's most popular songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Interplanetary advisaries battling for supremicy
Two enemies from different planets are fighting for control
Sounds like a good way to build up my infamy
The singer sees this fight as an opportunity to make a name for himself
Soon as automator sent for me
The singer was called by his collaborator, the automator, to join the fight
He headed over to receive our registration forms from the galactic embassy
The automator went to get the necessary documents for registering in the fight from the government office of space exploration
'Yes may I help you?'
The artist is greeted by someone at the office
Remember me?
The singer recognizes the person who is speaking to him
To escape a global panic we had to intercede
The singer participated in the fight to prevent a widespread crisis
'Oh, you're here for the battleforms?'
The office worker asks the artist for the required forms
Yeah, can we get them for free?
The artist attempts to receive the forms without having to pay
'I'm afraid not, you'll have to pay the intrance fee.'
The office worker informs the artist that payment is necessary to acquire the forms
It was worth a try
The singer is not upset that he has to pay but thought it was worth asking
When we first arrived on Mercury
The artist and his team landed on Mercury
Gravity adjustment was a must
The singer needed to adjust to the different gravity on Mercury
Step up contestant
The singer is introducing himself as a contestant in the battle
Number 12 I was 13
The singer was the 13th contestant in the battle
He started bursting Ammunition that was'nt working
The enemy began using weapons that were ineffective against the artist
His rudimentary technical abilities couldn't kill me
The enemy was not skilled enough to defeat the artist
Knocked me for a loop, but I could still breathe
The enemy hit the singer hard, but he was not defeated
He had the crowd going by appearance
The enemy impressed the crowd with his appearance
Here comes the anticipated interference from his squad and gods
The enemy's team members start to interfere in the fight
I bust back with an onslaught of hydrothermiclyde
The artist retaliates with a powerful attack called hydrothermiclyde
To burn their third eye
The artist aims to damage the enemy's consciousness
Tho outnumbered I come wit heat
The singer fights even though he is outnumbered
And trigger a massive explosion to the beat
The artist causes a huge explosion in sync with the music
They hit me with compressed air left my chest bare
The enemy attacks the singer with compressed air and knocks the wind out of him
My sonic stun gun takes em out by the next snare
The singer defeats the enemy with his sonic stun gun
(Blowin' my mind)
The singer is impressed with his own abilities
We won the bout
The artist and his team won the fight
Just as the oxygen tanks were runnin out
The artist and his team barely made it through the fight before they ran out of oxygen
So we're back to the ship
The singer and his team returned to their spaceship
Pull a map from our blip
The singer uses a map to navigate
Manipulate the cursor
The artist controls the computer cursor
Recharge our essentals
The artist and his team replenish their supplies
Set the coordanants then flow
The artist sets the coordinates for their next destination
Through a trillion miles of space
The singer is traveling a very long distance
With style and grace
The artist is traveling confidently
Next stop Pluto to rock these new flows
The singer and his team are going to Pluto to perform their music
Atmosphere, methane
The singer describes the atmosphere on Pluto
Be strategic like a chess game
The singer plans to be strategic in their performance
Leave this emcee with chest pains
The artist aims to defeat his opponent in the music performance
I had to battle a shadow in his black light form
The artist is facing an opponent with a special ability
He dazzled me, adding three points to his score
The opponent impresses the audience and scores points
Engulfed the microphone with darkness added three more
The opponent continues to impress and score points
The panel started to roar
The judges and audience react to the performance
I had to find the core of his power
The artist needs to find the source of the opponent's ability
He streached his text, causing me to blackout
The opponent uses his ability to disorient the artist
It took my dat out
The opponent's attack disables the singer's equipment
I couldn't back out
The artist has to keep fighting despite being at a disadvantage
It took out the sound man
The opponent's attack also affects the sound system
I'm takin' a poundin
The singer is struggling in the fight
I bust out an a cappella that's astoundin
The singer sings without any equipment and impresses the audience
Project a unibeam through his spleen
The artist attacks his opponent with a powerful beam
Pulled out my x-ray cannon to disinigrate the phantom
The artist uses a weapon to destroy the opponent
Its night finite cell structure ruptured
The opponent's form disintegrates
His form began to bust up into clustas
The opponent's body breaks up into smaller pieces
Shadowy masses spread to the greater darkness of outer space
The opponent's remains spread into space
Now I'm placed first among artists
The artist wins the competition
(Blowin my mind)
The artist is proud of his achievement
Serve due
The singer is ready for his next adventure
More space travel, Computer
The artist instructs his computer to help with travel plans
'Yes Deltron'
The computer responds to the singer's request
What have you?
The singer is checking with the computer about their next destination
'The colony of Cecilia on [Arthgolano]'
The computer identifies their upcoming location
This is apealin
The artist is excited about their next adventure
Hyperspace
The artist is traveling through space at a high speed
With mic in place
The singer has his equipment ready for his next performance
We was off
The singer and his team start their travel
Breathin frost in the void
The artist is experiencing very cold temperatures in space
Thinkin what if we are lost
The artist is worried about getting lost in space
Ha! Entertaining ignorant thought
The artist dismisses his own worry as foolish
Land ho!!
The singer arrives at the destination
Cecilia, we entered the port
The artist and his team have arrived at the port at Cecilia
Fill out a few forms then we meet our chalanga
The singer has to complete some paperwork before meeting their opponent
Named Q-zar
The singer's opponent is named Q-zar
'No matter who you are I'll handle ya!!'
Q-zar is confident in his ability to defeat the singer
He's a real charmer
The artist is being sarcastic about Q-zar's attitude
I threw on my plasteel armor
The artist puts on his protective armor
He wants to absorb all the talents I worked so hard for
Q-zar aims to take credit for the singer's work
A biter hard core
Q-zar is a ruthless competitor
I busted a fiew shots and opened him like a car door
The artist attacks Q-zar and defeats him quickly
He was a quadraped, four arms
Q-zar has four arms and walks on four legs
He hit me with four four arms full of bronze
Q-zar attacks the artist with his metal arms
I said 'Automator play the song'
The singer requests the automator to play his music
(you got it)
The automator acknowledges the request
It was the theme
The singer uses a specific track to defeat Q-zar
Made a slight alteration in my scheme
The singer changes his strategy slightly
Set him up with a comition beam
The singer uses a special beam to defeat Q-zar
With his double team
Q-zar's strategy involves two opponents attacking at once
Leaned toward his dome piece
The artist aims for Q-zar's head
Seremed the back of his neck
The singer attacks the back of Q-zar's neck
With a cranial disruption syphon
The singer uses a special weapon to disrupt Q-zar's brain
Squeezed out his brain like juice
The artist defeats Q-zar by destroying his brain
Like a python
The artist uses a simile to describe his victory over Q-zar
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC
Written by: DANIEL M. NAKAMURA, TEREN DELVON JONES
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