Take Me to the Hospital

The Prodigy

About Take Me to the Hospital

"Take Me to the Hospital" is the twenty-first single released by the British electronic band the Prodigy. released on 31 August 2009, the CD single includes the Sub Focus remix and the 12" single also includes a Rusko remix. Liam also collaborated with Josh Homme to create the "Wreckage" mix of the song. It is the third commercial single from their fifth studio album Invaders Must Die, after "Omen" and "Warrior's Dance", as well and the free promotional single "Invaders Must Die". It was the band's last UK top 40 hit, reaching number 38. The song shares its name with the band's record label. The track features samples from "Salami Fever" by Pepe Deluxé and "Ragamuffin Duo Take Charge" by Asher D and Daddy Freddy. 


Year:
2009
3:40
170 
#1

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Take me to the [Repeat: x3]
Take me to the hospital

[Chorus]
Take me to the hospital [Repeat: x4]

Along came a spider
He was creepy like Dracula
He's bug-like, he was a friend
So being with adrenaline

Hold it!

Welcome to the scene of the crash
Welcome to the scene of the crash

[Chorus]

Welcome to the scene of the crash
Welcome to the scene of the crash

[Chorus]

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The Prodigy

The Prodigy are an English electronic dance music group formed by Liam Howlett in 1990 in Braintree, Essex, England. Along with Fatboy Slim, the Chemical Brothers, and other acts, The Prodigy have been credited as pioneers of the big beat genre, which achieved mainstream popularity in the 1990s and 2000s. They have sold over 25 million records worldwide. The group has won numerous music awards throughout their career, including two Brit Awards—winning Best British Dance Act twice, three MTV Video Music Awards, two Kerrang! Awards, five MTV Europe Music Awards, and have twice been nominated for Grammy Awards. more »

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Written by: LIAM HOWLETT, KEITH FLINT, JARI SALO, PAUL HENRIK MALMSTROM

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15 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Take Me To The Hospital" is a track that falls into the Electronic Dance Music genre, specifically it's a fusion of Big Beat and techno.
Album Appearance
This song is a part of "Invaders Must Die", which is The Prodigy's fifth studio album released in 2009.
Chart Performance
"Take Me To The Hospital" reached number 38 on the UK Singles Chart.
Founders Connection
The song was co-written by Liam Howlett, one of the founding members of The Prodigy.
Music Video Direction
The music video for "Take Me To The Hospital" was directed by Paul Dugdale.
Music Video Content
The music video features the band performing in a desolate, post-apocalyptic world and includes various gruesome imagery of rattlesnakes and bloody handprints.
Cover Version
There's a cover version of this track by American punk rock band "Rancid".
Remixes
"Take Me to the Hospital" was remixed by several artists, including Rusko, Adam F & Horx, and Josh Homme & Liam Lynch.
Release Format
The song was released in 7 inch, CD and digital download formats.
Metaphorical Lyrics
The lyrics of the song are believed to metaphorically represent the band's exhaustion and desire for recovery from their notorious indulgence in wild partying and the fast-paced lifestyle of touring.
Sampled Song
The song samples lyrics from "Salami Fever," a track by the duo Pepe Deluxe.
Independent Release
The single was the first release under the band’s independent label, Take Me To The Hospital.
Artwork
The album artwork for "Take Me to the Hospital" was done by an artist named "Eskimo," and features The Prodigy's ant logo in a hospital cross.
Live Performances
The song plays a prominent role in The Prodigy's live performances and is usually accompanied by a high energy light show.
Unexpected Pairing
The music video for "Take Me to the Hospital" premiered on the UK television programme, The One Show, a family-oriented early-evening magazine show, which raised some eyebrows due to The Prodigy’s rebellious image.

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