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Tony James used a custom-painted bass guitar with the words "Elvis 1990" , which he dubbed the "space bass". Dystopian Themes and Lyrics

Lyrics reference "21st century sex machines," "Saturn dreams," and "laser beams," reinforcing the band's "designer violence" persona. Sigue Sigue Sputnik - 21st Century Boy HD

It mentions countries like Singapore and El Salvador , implying their future status as wealthy global powers. Visual Identity and Video Tony James used a custom-painted bass guitar with

The track's title is widely considered a play on the T. Rex classic "20th Century Boy," while its sound was heavily inspired by the minimalist electronic duo Suicide . Visual Identity and Video The track's title is

The music video for "21st Century Boy" is a neon-soaked, futuristic spectacle directed by .

For modern viewers, the "high-tech" gadgets featured—like brick-sized mobile phones and early portable CD players—provide a nostalgic look at what the 1980s imagined for the future.

The song name-drops various brands, including Cartier, Tissot, Timex, Coca-Cola, and Fender , portraying the singer as the "ultimate product".