Testify (Rage Against the Machine song)
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"Testify" is a song by American rock band Rage Against the Machine. It is the opening track from their third album The Battle of Los Angeles (1999), and was released as the third single from the album.
Quick Facts Single by Rage Against the Machine, from the album The Battle of Los Angeles ...
"Testify" | ||||
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Single by Rage Against the Machine | ||||
from the album The Battle of Los Angeles | ||||
Released | June 7, 2000 | |||
Genre | Nu metal[1] | |||
Length | 3:29 | |||
Songwriter(s) | Tim Commerford, Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Brad Wilk | |||
Producer(s) | Rage Against the Machine, Brendan O'Brien | |||
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The cover of the single was taken from the 1968 Olympics Black Power Salute. The song's lyrics notably make reference to George Orwell's novel 1984 through use of "The Party" slogan "Who controls the past (now), controls the future. Who controls the present (now), controls the past."