The production features several Czechoslovak communist-era elements, including a Škoda 120 L car and Elektročas time clocks. Controversy and Lyrics
Although a commercial success initially, the song's reputation soured over time, even within the band itself.
Because of the lyrical content, the song was banned by BBC Radio 1. Critics, including reviewers at NME , heavily panned the track for appearing to glamorize a "date rape" drug.
Keith Flint defended the lyrics, explaining they were not about date rape but reflected his personal experiences with "downers" used to calm down after a night out. Howlett also described the track as "too introverted," focusing on Flint's specific mental state at the time. Legacy and Disownment
Women strippers milk the cows, and the milk is then sold through a small window to a desperate public waiting outside, treating it like an addictive drug. Liam Howlett has stated the concept was inspired by a dream .
Directed by the Swedish collective Traktor , the video was filmed at a former metallurgical plant in Kladno, Czech Republic. It is widely considered one of the band's most surreal and "badass" visual works.
The production features several Czechoslovak communist-era elements, including a Škoda 120 L car and Elektročas time clocks. Controversy and Lyrics
Although a commercial success initially, the song's reputation soured over time, even within the band itself.
Because of the lyrical content, the song was banned by BBC Radio 1. Critics, including reviewers at NME , heavily panned the track for appearing to glamorize a "date rape" drug.
Keith Flint defended the lyrics, explaining they were not about date rape but reflected his personal experiences with "downers" used to calm down after a night out. Howlett also described the track as "too introverted," focusing on Flint's specific mental state at the time. Legacy and Disownment
Women strippers milk the cows, and the milk is then sold through a small window to a desperate public waiting outside, treating it like an addictive drug. Liam Howlett has stated the concept was inspired by a dream .
Directed by the Swedish collective Traktor , the video was filmed at a former metallurgical plant in Kladno, Czech Republic. It is widely considered one of the band's most surreal and "badass" visual works.