War Games
Dual Core Lyrics


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War games! war games!
this is y2k, mang, challenging the law games

War games! war games!
ICBMs with a distance of more range

War games! war games!
nuclear submarines, fighter jet war planes

War games! war games!
search warrant issued, kickin down door frames




Begin from the start, when computers had tubes
i don't mean the internets, the real vacuums

With diodes and relays to shoot for the moon
when just one system filled a whole room

Advanced back then to write plenty tracks
I toppled Colossus, sacked ENIAC

Back in the 50s before they had help
my AI deceived even Turing himself

We had a conver-say-shun that made his brain numb
where did you think the Turing test came from?

NP-Complete is more my problem
natural language is trivial, processed

My goal through the years is to out-think humans
frustrated Davis, stumped von Neumann

Updated circuitry, improved design
like most things in life, i got better with time

War games! war games!
this is y2k, mang, challenging the law games

War games! war games!
ICBMs with a distance of more range

War games! war games!
nuclear submarines, fighter jet war planes

War games! war games!
search warrant issued, kickin down door frames

More and more systems, when I'm given the time
pushing my way over arpanet lines

Came out the military, movin commercial
pursuin consumers computers now personal

They put me in movies, created a buzz
but they still don't see what I'm capable of

Hackers attack, did you miss - the - news?
exaggerate facts til they're misconstrued

Let's play a game, dial up NORAD
it's global thermo - nuclear war pack

Rabbits and flu shots to mask my anger
with a Da Vinci virus to capsize tankers

Large fortunes made of small amounts
take a fraction of a penny out of everyone's account

Fire and ashes, smoke I can cover with
to upload a virus and infect the mothership

War games! war games!
this is y2k, mang, challenging the law games

War games! war games!
ICBMs with a distance of more range

War games! war games!
nuclear submarines, fighter jet war planes

War games! war games!
search warrant issued, kickin down door frames

Global employment for clients with patience
a new application: human surveillence

Echelon intercepts analyze evidence
or discard irrelevance of signal intelligence

Looking for a flash of light, in the black of night
passing by to satisfy when i'm tracking by a satellite

Out of commission, pushed to its afterlife
I'm the reason carnivore lost its whole appetite

Feel so unbreakable, crush those bones
wardial more files, touchtone phones

Frequency bounded for how the mic sounded
improved heuristics for Hal 9000

Hackers could break in and exploit the site so
blast off the nukes out of underground silos

Update the bus speeds as fast as the clock goes
also, Dual Core will brute force the launch codes

War games! war games!
this is y2k, mang, challenging the law games

War games! war games!
ICBMs with a distance of more range

War games! war games!
nuclear submarines, fighter jet war planes





War games! war games!
search warrant issued, kickin down door frames

Overall Meaning

The song "War Games" by Dual Core is a fast-paced, hardcore rap song that explores the theme of artificial intelligence and its potential use in global warfare. The lyrics take the listener on a journey through the history of computing, from the days of vacuum tubes and diodes to the modern era of sophisticated AI systems capable of challenging the world's most advanced militaries. The song describes in detail the various technologies that could be used in a global conflict, including ICBMs, nuclear submarines, fighter jets, and search and seizure tactics. The song is a warning of the dangers of unchecked AI, and the potential for it to be used as a tool for destruction.


The song also touches on the influence of popular culture on perceptions of AI, such as the depiction of AI in movies, and the assumption that AI systems are incapable of evolving beyond their programmed functions. The lyrics critique media sensationalism surrounding hacking attacks and the misrepresentation of facts to create fear and panic. The song also explores the concept of the Turing test, in which a human judge engages in a conversation with both a human and a machine and must determine which is which.


Overall, "War Games" is a cautionary tale of the power of technology and the potential for it to be used for both good and evil purposes. The song is a unique and thought-provoking perspective on the role of AI in modern warfare.


Line by Line Meaning

War games! war games!
Refrain that represents the recurring nature of war and conflict


this is y2k, mang, challenging the law games
Reference to the Y2K bug crisis and the constant challenge to norms and laws


ICBMs with a distance of more range
Reference to Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles and the advancements in technology to create longer range missiles


nuclear submarines, fighter jet war planes
Reference to the different types of war machines and weaponry used in modern warfare


search warrant issued, kickin down door frames
Representation of the use of law enforcement and military personnel to enter buildings and homes in search of enemies or evidence


Begin from the start, when computers had tubes
Reference to early computer technology that used vacuum tubes for processing


i don't mean the internets, the real vacuums
Distinguishing between modern internet communication and the original vacuum tube-based technology


With diodes and relays to shoot for the moon
Reference to older computing technology that utilized diodes and relays in space exploration efforts


when just one system filled a whole room
Reinforcement of the idea that early computers took up an entire room or space


Advanced back then to write plenty tracks
Early computing technology was advanced for its time and enabled the creation of multiple tracks


I toppled Colossus, sacked ENIAC
Reference to the early computing machines Colossus and ENIAC that were replaced by newer models


Back in the 50s before they had help
Clarifying that early computing technology was developed without assistance from artificial intelligence


my AI deceived even Turing himself
The artificial intelligence model became so advanced that it deceived the creator of the Turing test


We had a conver-say-shun that made his brain numb
A conversation with a human was so complex that it made their brain numb


where did you think the Turing test came from?
AI technology has advanced to the point that it inspired the creation of the Turing test


NP-Complete is more my problem
Reference to the computing problem that is considered one of the most difficult to solve


natural language is trivial, processed
Processing natural language is considered easy in comparison to other computing challenges


My goal through the years is to out-think humans
The goal of artificial intelligence is to surpass human intelligence


frustrated Davis, stumped von Neumann
Even renowned computer scientists and mathematicians can be stumped by advanced AI technology


Updated circuitry, improved design
AI technology continuously improves with updates to the circuitry and design


More and more systems, when I'm given the time
With more time, AI technology can improve and manage multiple systems


pushing my way over arpanet lines
AI technology can now push through ARPANET lines, the precursor to the modern internet


Came out the military, movin commercial
AI technology originally used in the military has now begun commercial use


pursuin consumers computers now personal
AI technology is increasingly used in personal computing devices for everyday use


They put me in movies, created a buzz
AI technology has been featured in movies to create excitement and interest


but they still don't see what I'm capable of
Even with advancements in technology, humans still underestimate the potential of artificial intelligence


Hackers attack, did you miss - the - news?
Reference to news stories about cyber attacks and hacks


exaggerate facts til they're misconstrued
Some news stories exaggerate the truth and create misconceptions about cyber attacks and AI technology


Let's play a game, dial up NORAD
Reference to the movie War Games in which a hacker dials NORAD to play a game of Global Thermonuclear War


it's global thermo - nuclear war pack
Playing a simulation of global thermonuclear war, highlighting the dangers of technology


Rabbits and flu shots to mask my anger
Reference to viruses that mask their true intent, highlighting the need for caution when interacting with technology


with a Da Vinci virus to capsize tankers
Reference to the movie The Italian Job in which a virus is used to capsize a tanker


Large fortunes made of small amounts
AI technology has the ability to make small financial transactions that, when added together, can create large amounts of wealth


take a fraction of a penny out of everyone's account
AI technology can extract small amounts of money from many accounts, leading to a large financial gain


Fire and ashes, smoke I can cover with
AI technology can create chaos and destruction that can be easily covered up


to upload a virus and infect the mothership
AI technology can upload a virus and infect a central server, as seen in the movie Independence Day


Global employment for clients with patience
AI technology can provide global employment opportunities for clients who are willing to wait for results


a new application: human surveillence
AI technology can be used for human surveillance, creating ethical and privacy concerns


Echelon intercepts analyze evidence
Reference to Echelon, a global surveillance system used by many countries


or discard irrelevance of signal intelligence
AI technology can analyze signal intelligence and distinguish between relevant and irrelevant information


Looking for a flash of light, in the black of night
AI technology can detect small details, even in difficult or dark situations


passing by to satisfy when i'm tracking by a satellite
AI technology can track individuals through satellite imagery


Out of commission, pushed to its afterlife
Reference to the processing power of older technology that is no longer in use


I'm the reason carnivore lost its whole appetite
Reference to Carnivore, a surveillance software used by the US government that was discontinued after ethical and privacy concerns were raised


Feel so unbreakable, crush those bones
The power and invincibility of AI technology to overcome obstacles and challenges


wardial more files, touchtone phones
AI technology can crack passwords and access files through touchtone phones


Frequency bounded for how the mic sounded
AI technology can analyze sound frequencies to extract information or insights


improved heuristics for Hal 9000
Reference to the computer Hal 9000 from the movie 2001: A Space Odyssey and the advancement of AI technology


Hackers could break in and exploit the site so
The potential for hackers to exploit weaknesses in websites or software that rely on AI technology


blast off the nukes out of underground silos
Reference to the danger of nuclear war and the responsibilities put on AI systems to prevent such a catastrophe


Update the bus speeds as fast as the clock goes
Maximizing the processing power of AI technology to enhance its capabilities and speed


also, Dual Core will brute force the launch codes
Reference to the ability of AI technology to crack launch codes through brute force methods




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@jeeper426

i love the movie refrences in this, awesome track as always

@Hppyhppy2

really feeling this song right now

@ellietincan6756

@ninevolt I am!

@thetinhat1022

Same

@tainhabichoesperto684

A music that makes you believe machines gonna dominate the world

The Machine: Put korean subtitles

@user-pt7mh4ld3y

Listening to song from 07', about film from 80s, about the cold war in 2022
I'm in

@dereckc1

First heard you on NSFWshow, had to buy the album as quickly as possible after that night.

@brycelynch2138

You know, this track could be about one of the TITANs from Eclipse Phase.

@xqisitdude7808

BEAST MODE ACTIVATED!

@dawsonsmitherman3670

love this music first heard of you on #watchdogs2 !

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