Rabbit in Your Headlights

UNKLE

About Rabbit in Your Headlights

"Rabbit in Your Headlights" is a song by British electronic duo UNKLE. It was released as the lead single from their debut album Psyence Fiction (1998). The song features vocals from British musician and Radiohead member Thom Yorke. The song was written by Yorke and UNKLE member Josh Davis and produced by UNKLE, the track heavily utilizes samples from other songs. The track takes its title from a quote from the thriller film Jacob's Ladder (1990); dialogue from the film is also one of many samples on the song. The song also appears to sample the percussion from Talk Talk's "New Grass" from their album Laughing Stock (1991). Musically, "Rabbit in Your Headlights" combines Yorke's vocals with a variety of samples from sources ranging from Dutch band Supersister, to the film Contact (1997). While the single was not a commercial success, the song was positively received by critics. The song's accompanying music video, directed by Jonathan Glazer and starring actor Denis Lavant, was widely acclaimed for its direction and cinematography, and won numerous awards. 


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1998
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I'm a rabbit in your headlights
Scared of the spotlight
You don't come to visit
I'm stuck in this bed

Thin rubber gloves
She laughs when she's crying
She cries when she's laughing

Fat bloody fingers are sucking your soul away...
(Away... away... away...)

I'm a rabbit in your headlights
Christian suburbanite
Washed down the toilet
Money to burn

Fat bloody fingers are sucking your soul away...

If you're frightened of dyin' and you're holding on...
You'll see devils tearing your life away.
But...if you've made your peace,
Then the devila are really angels
Freeing you from the earth... from the earth... from the earth

Rotworms on the underground
Caught between stations
Butterfingers
I'm losing my patience

I'm a rabbit in your headlights
Christian suburbanite
You got money to burn....

Fat bloody fingers are sucking your soul away...
Away, away, away,
Away, away, away.

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UNKLE

Unkle (also written as U.N.K.L.E.) are a British musical outfit founded in 1994 by school friends James Lavelle and Tim Goldsworthy. Originally categorized as trip-hop, the group once included producer DJ Shadow and have employed a variety of guest artists and producers. more »

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Written by: JOSH PAUL DAVIS, THOMAS EDWARD YORKE

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Collaboration
"Rabbit in Your Headlights" is a product of collaboration between the British music collective UNKLE and Radiohead's lead vocalist, Thom Yorke.
Album Origin
The song forms part of UNKLE's debut studio album "Psyence Fiction" released in 1998.
Music Video Recognition
The music video for "Rabbit in Your Headlights," directed by Jonathan Glazer, won the MVPA's Best International Video of the Year Award in 1999.
Song Theme
The song is often interpreted as an animated protest against society's indifference towards the plight of homeless individuals, symbolized by the man continually hit by cars in the music video.
Notable Sample
"Rabbit in Your Headlights" includes a sample of the track "Talkin' Loud & Sayin' Nothing" by James Brown, a legendary American singer and dancer.
Iconic Video
The song's music video is one of the most iconic ones of the late '90s, known for its powerful narration and surreal storyline featuring a seemingly invincible homeless man.
Film Connection
The music video for "Rabbit in Your Headlights" is thought to be influenced by the French paranormal film "Jacob's Ladder."
Remix Success
A remix of the song by Phil Kieran was used in the film "Pusher III: I Am the Angel of Death."
Audiobook Inclusion
A portion from the "Rabbit in Your Headlights" lyrics was included in the Audiobook version of Chuck Palahniuk’s novel "Choke."
Album Chart Ranking
"Psyence Fiction," the album featuring "Rabbit in Your Headlights," made it to the top 5 spot in the UK Album Charts.
Album Reviews
Despite receiving mixed reviews initially, the album along with "Rabbit in Your Headlights" became a cult hit over the years, often recognized as a significant contribution to trip-hop music.
High-Profile Collaboration
"Rabbit in Your Headlights" is one of the many collaborations on "Psyence Fiction," which included vocal and instrumental track features from many other famous artists such as Mike D of Beastie Boys, DJ Shadow, and The Verve's Richard Ashcroft.

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