Rabbit
Chas & Dave
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Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit (rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit) You've got a beautiful chin You've got beautiful skin You've got a beautiful face You've got taste You've got beautiful eyes You've got beautiful thighs You've got a lot without a doubt But I'm thinking 'bout blowing you out, 'cause You won't stop talking Why don't you give it a rest? You've got more rabbit than Sainsbury's It's time you got it off your chest Now you was just the type of girl to break my heart in two I knew right off when I first clapped my eyes on you But how was I to know you'd bend my ear holes too with your incessant talking? You're becoming a pest Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit (rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit) Now you're a wonderful girl You've got a wonderful smell You've got wonderful arms You've got charms You've got wonderful hair We make a wonderful pair Now I don't mind having a chat But you have to keep giving it that Now, you won't stop talking Why don't you give it a rest? You've got more rabbit than Sainsbury's It's time you got it off your chest Now you was just the type of girl to break my heart in two I knew right off when I first clapped my eyes on you But how was I to know you'd bend my ear holes too with your incessant talking? You're becoming a pest Rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit, rabbit Yup, yup rabbit, yup, yup, yup rabbit, bunny, rabbit, rabbit
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Written by: Charles Hodges, David Peacock
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11 facts about this song
Song Release"Rabbit" by Chas & Dave was released as a single in 1980.
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Origin of BandChas & Dave are a British duo who originated in the 1970s, their music often reflects a uniquely British form of humor.
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Album Information"Rabbit" was included in their third studio album, titled "Don't Give a Monkey's", which was released in the same year, 1980.
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Genre"Rabbit" is a prime example of the duo's "rockney" style, which combines elements of rock 'n' roll and traditional London pub sing-along music.
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Song Popularity"Rabbit" reached No. 8 in the UK Singles Chart, making it one of their most popular songs.
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SlangThe term "rabbit" is Cockney rhyming slang. "Rabbit and pork" translates to "talk", which is a central theme of the song.
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics talk about a woman who talks too much, with the humorous refrain "You've got more rabbit than Sainsbury's" – comparing her incessant chatter to the large quantity of rabbit meat supposedly available at the British supermarket chain, Sainsbury's.
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Use in MediaIt's been widely used in UK sports events and even in TV shows, for example, the song has been part of an advertising campaign for drinks brand Shandy Bass, and used in an episode of TV show "Only Fools and Horses".
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Cultural ImpactThe song has become a cultural icon, often used to refer humorously to people who talk incessantly.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by The Wolfe Tones on their 2001 album "Profile", adding another level of cultural connection as it was now connected with Irish Folk Music.
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Band CompositionThe duo consisted of Chas Hodges and Dave Peacock. Chas Hodges passed away in 2018, but the song continues to be a popular part of British culture.
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