Warriors Of The Wasteland (Twelve Wild Disciples Mix) Lyrics
The (also known as the "Twelve Wild Disciples Mix") is notable for its early use of heavy digital sampling and computer-based production. Warriors Of The Wasteland (Twelve Wild Disciplines Mix)
: The mix features an extended atmospheric intro followed by layers of synths, strings, and the prominent, aggressive drums that defined Horn's "maximalist" production style. Release History The track was featured on various formats, including: Warriors Of The Wasteland (Twelve Wild Disciples Mix)
The song explores social inequality and the struggles of the working class. According to lead singer , the "Warriors" are "fighting tribal heroes" representing those trying to survive and transcend a system designed to keep them down. Key lyrical themes include: According to lead singer , the "Warriors" are
: At the time of its release, Trevor Horn famously noted that the mix was created using computers with "38 megabytes of RAM" and "600 megabytes of hard disk storage"—significant power for the mid-1980s.
: Lyrics like "They make the masses kiss their assets" and "lower class jackass, pay me tax" critique the divide between the wealthy elite and the workers.