Who Can It Be Now [ Extended Remix]: Men At Work -

Several variations of the extended mix exist across different platforms: Men At Work - Who Can It Be Now (Time Federation Remix)

Men At Work's serves as a hauntingly expansive take on the band's 1981 debut single. While the original 7" version introduced the world to lead singer Colin Hay’s paranoid lyrics and Greg Ham’s iconic improvised saxophone hook, the extended mixes—such as the White Remix or various club edits—amplify the song's psychological tension through longer instrumental passages. Musical Overview and Evolution Men At Work - Who can it be now [ Extended Remix]

: Many extended versions, such as the Extended Edge Remix , build upon the opening saxophone riff, layering it over a steady beat to establish a more dance-oriented or suspenseful mood before the vocals begin. Several variations of the extended mix exist across

Originally released in Australia in June 1981 before hitting #1 in America in late 1982, the song's transition to an extended format typically involves several key structural changes: Originally released in Australia in June 1981 before

The extended format provides more "space" for the song's core theme: . The lyrics depict a narrator trapped in his home, fearful of an unknown visitor knocking at his door.

: Lines like "I've done no harm, I keep to myself" emphasize a desire for solitude that borders on the pathological.

: Extended versions often feature a "director’s cut" approach, adding repeated choruses or elongated instrumental sections that highlight the interplay between the rhythm section and Ham’s frantic saxophone solos.