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The song's enduring popularity is often credited to its frequent use in media:

: It remains a staple of glam rock tributes, including a popular stage musical of the same name that celebrates Bolan's life and music. T.Rex - 20th Century boy

: The song is the namesake for Naoki Urasawa’s famous manga series 20th Century Boys and inspired a character "Stand" in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure . The song's enduring popularity is often credited to

: Bolan admitted the lyrics were a collage of celebrity quotes, such as Muhammad Ali’s "sting like a bee". Critics often point out that the lyrics are more about "attitude and escape" than deep meaning, embodying the flamboyant spirit of the 1970s. T.Rex - 20th Century boy