Andy joined the band after the release of Midnight Organ Fight, allowing them to play many songs from the album they would previously have struggled to fill out instrumentally. Gordon joined the band in November 2009 and is a former member of Make Model. He left the band in 2014.
The origins of the band are rooted in 2003, when Scott began playing solo shows under the name Frightened Rabbit, mostly in support of fellow art-schoolers Shitdisco. Recordings were made on a tascam 4-track recorder, with Scott playing all the instruments (some more proficiently than others). Though looser, sparser, and certainly more lo-fi in terms of production values, their early demos still attest to a burgeoning talent with a defined personality and a now familiar penchant for being able to create widely appreciated pop songs.
In 2004 Scott’s brother Grant moved to Glasgow, Scotland, contributing drums to certain recorded tracks, and playing live. Frightened Rabbit became louder and better. They burnt 50 copies of their subsequent demo, and sent some out to labels, resulting in three tracks being hosted on the FatCat MP3/demo website, and marking the beginning of a wonderful relationship. In 2006, Billy joined the band playing primarily second guitar, making Frightened Rabbit in the band’s own words, a wee bit better and louder still. That February they went into The Diving Bell Lounge studio with Glasgow based producer Marcus Mackay to record some songs over the course of a week. The intention was to record a better quality demo, but the resultant recordings ended up as the bands debut LP Sing The Greys, of which 1000 copies were pressed and released that May on home grown label Hits The Fan.
An incredibly accomplished live outfit (seemingly without any effort whatsoever), further live dates followed into 2007, including a brief but successful US jaunt, culminating in a sold-out show at The Mercury Lounge in NYC, before the album was even available in the US. After an intense spate of writing, rehearsing, recording, and remixing, and of course playing more live shows, ‘Sing The Greys’ was remastered by Alan Douches, and re-released in significantly revamped form by FatCat Autumn 2007, along with debut single ‘Be Less Rude’. Rounding off the year with the incredible 'It's Christmas So We'll Stop' single.
In April 2008, the band released their second full length, "The Midnight Organ Fight", a progression in terms of songwriting, sonic depth, and as a fully realised entity. Recorded by Peter Katis (Mercury Rev, Interpol) over the space of two weeks, and mixed over the ensuing fortnight, ‘Midnight Organ Fight’ was conceived and realised in a much shorter time span than its predecessor, with the intention of creating a more coherent, ‘pop’ sounding album. Yet although musically more immediate, vitally, the band have not forsaken the personality or passion of any of their earlier recordings.
In July 2008, a live rendition of ‘Midnight Organ Fight’ was recorded in Glasgow, and mixed by Mice Parade’s Adam Pierce, entitled 'Liver! Lung! Fr!' The stripped-down instrumentation brings singer Scott Hutchison’s vocal delivery - now wrenching, now soaring - to the fore, showcasing the emotive lyrics and memorable melodies that have earned the band their passionate following. This album was released in the United States in late 2008, and a world release date to followed in March 2009.
The band's third album "The Winter of Mixed Drinks" was released in early 2010. The fourth album “Pedestrian Verse” was released in 2013, while their fifth and final album “Painting of a Panic Attack” was released in 2016.
Get Out
Frightened Rabbit Lyrics
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Between her thumb and her forefinger
I'm a worshipper
A zealot king, cursed, a devotee
Of the heady golden dance she does
She's an uncut drug
Find the vein and the pulse
Chased it and for a minute I was floating dead above myself
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
I saw a glimmer in the dark
And now I know she won't get out of my heart
She won't
I'm in your purse
Pull me out and throw me down
Stick me to your lip and draw a scarlet 'O'
There's a name on my chest in red
The embossing of a branded bull
And I don't want you to
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
I saw a glimmer in the dark
And now I know she won't get out of my heart
She won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
And there's a heavenly scar
That let's me know she won't get out of my heart
She won't
The first verse of Frightened Rabbit's "Get Out" describes the singer's obsessive love for someone who possesses power over them. The arch of the church serves as a metaphor for the space between the object of their affection's thumb and forefinger, an area that signifies control. The singer states that they are a "worshipper, a zealot king, cursed, a devotee," illustrating their unyielding devotion to this person. In this context, the "heady golden dance" that the object of their affection performs can be seen as a metaphor for an addictive drug, to which the singer is hopelessly addicted. They are chasing a high that can only briefly allow them to escape themselves. The chorus of the song, "Get out of my heart, she won't," highlights the conflict the singer is experiencing between their desire for freedom and their inability to separate themselves from this relationship.
The second verse describes the singer's relationship to the object of their affection. They are trapped inside their purse and are at the mercy of their whims. The embossed name on the singer's chest is a symbol of their ownership by this person, like a branded bull. The singer is trapped by the feeling that they don't want to be owned in this way, yet they are unable to escape. The chorus amplifies the internal conflict they are experiencing.
"Get Out" is a song about the painful and complicated experience of being in love with someone who has power over you. The lyrics are an intense, emotional portrayal of the frantic and painful nature of love and addiction, and the desire to escape the complexities of these experiences. The song has resonated with many fans of indie rock and alternative music, many of whom have identified with the complicated emotions outlined in the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in the arch of the church
I'm in a sacred space, but it doesn't feel holy anymore.
Between her thumb and her forefinger
I'm under her control and at her mercy.
I'm a worshipper
I'm devoted to her completely.
A zealot king, cursed, a devotee
I'm trapped in my obsession for her and it's ruining me.
Of the heady golden dance she does
I'm mesmerized by her and I can't resist her allure.
She's an uncut drug
Being with her is addictive and dangerous, like a dangerous substance.
Find the vein and the pulse
I need to find the right way to connect with her emotionally and physically.
Chased it and for a minute I was floating dead above myself
I've pursued her so intensely that I've lost myself in the process.
Get out of my heart
I want to forget about her and move on, but I can't.
She won't, she won't
She refuses to leave my heart and thoughts.
I saw a glimmer in the dark
I thought I saw hope or a way out, but it turned out to be false.
And now I know she won't get out of my heart
I've given up hope of getting over her.
I'm in your purse
I'm right where she wants me, under her control.
Pull me out and throw me down
I need her to reject me and let me go, but she won't.
Stick me to your lip and draw a scarlet 'O'
She's branding me as hers, marking me as belonging to her.
There's a name on my chest in red
I'm marked as belonging to her, as if she owns me.
The embossing of a branded bull
I'm marked like cattle, objectified and dehumanized.
And there's a heavenly scar
I'm marked permanently by her, and it feels like a blessing and a curse.
That let's me know she won't get out of my heart
The mark she's left on me is a reminder that I'll never be free of her.
She won't
I'm stuck with her, whether I want to be or not.
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: SCOTT HUTCHISON, GRANT HUTCHISON, DAVID KENNEDY, SIMON LIDDEL, ANDY MONAGHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Adventures of Griff
I remember first hearing this song and being blown away. Ecspecially the build up to the first chorus.
It's a shame that the tragedy of Scott's death broke them up.
This was original sounding, powerful, and emotionally evocative.
A true rarity in modern music.
Was hoping to hear more from them.
I have yet to get tired of hearing this song and fount that I ever will.
Rohit Aheibam
I'm in the arch of the church
Between her thumb and her forefinger
I'm a worshipper
A zealot king, cursed, a devotee
Of the heady golden dance she does
She's an uncut drug
Find the vein and the pulse
Chased it and for a minute I was floating dead above myself
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
I saw a glimmer in the dark
And now I know she won't get out of my heart
She won't
I'm in your purse
Pull me out and throw me down
Stick me to your lip and draw a scarlet 'O'
There's a name on my chest in red
The embossing of a branded bull
And I don't want you to
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
I saw a glimmer in the dark
And now I know she won't get out of my heart
She won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
And there's a heavenly scar
That let's me know she won't get out of my heart
She won't
Songwriters: Scott Hutchison / Grant Hutchison / David Kennedy / Simon Liddel / Andy Monaghan
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- lyrics -
I'm in the arch of the church
Between her thumb and her forefinger
I'm a worshipper
A zealot king, cursed, a devotee
Of the heady golden dance she does
She's an uncut drug
Find the vein and the pulse
Chased it and for a minute I was floating dead above myself
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
I saw a glimmer in the dark
And now I know she won't get out of my heart
She won't
I'm in your purse
Pull me out and throw me down
Stick me to your lip and draw a scarlet 'O'
There's a name on my chest in red
The embossing of a branded bull
And I don't want you to
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
I saw a glimmer in the dark
And now I know she won't get out of my heart
She won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
And there's a heavenly scar
That let's me know she won't get out of my heart
She won't
Caecus
Lyrics:
I'm in the arch of the church
Between her thumb and her forefinger
I'm a worshipper
A zealot king, cursed, a devotee
Of the heady golden dance she does
She's an uncut drug
Find the vein and the pulse
Chased it and for a minute I was floating dead above myself
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
I saw a glimmer in the dark
And now I know she won't get out of my heart
She won't
I'm in your purse
Pull me out and throw me down
Stick me to your lip and draw a scarlet 'O'
There's a name on my chest in red
The embossing of a branded bull
And I don't want you to
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
I saw a glimmer in the dark
And now I know she won't get out of my heart
She won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
Get out of my heart
She won't, she won't
And there's a heavenly scar
That let's me know she won't get out of my heart
She won't
Ulyses 466
[Verse 1]
I'm in the arch of the church
Between her thumb and her forefinger
I'm a worshipper
A zealot king, cursed, a devotee
Of the heady golden dance she does
She's an uncut drug
Find the vein and the pulse
Chased it and for a minute I was floating dead above myself
[Chorus]
Get out of my heart, she won't, she won't
Get out of my heart, she won't, she won't
I saw a glimmer in the dark and now I know
She won't get out of my heart, she won't
[Verse 2]
I'm in your purse
Pull me out and throw me down
Stick me to your lip and draw a scarlet 'O'
There's a name on my chest in red
The embossing of a branded bull
And I don't want you to
[Chorus]
Get out of my heart, she won't, she won't
Get out of my heart, she won't, she won't
I saw a glimmer in the dark and now I know
She won't get out of my heart, she won't
James Evans
These are genius lyrics and an even better video.
"I’m in the arch of the church
Between her thumb and her forefinger
I’m a worshiper
A zealot king, cursed, a devotee
Of the heady golden dance she does
She’s an uncut drug
Find the vein and the pulse
Chased it and for a minute I was floating dead above myself."
monkeyzzz58
I normally don’t comment on videos but this something special. Being raised catholic and gay, I always felt a deep sense of shame for who I am. This song is the only one that has ever really resonated with my experience. This video was a brave and beautiful artistic choice, and it is such a powerful representation of heartbreak but specifically lesbian love which is entirely underrepresented. I saw FR in concert with my first girlfriend in 2017. I cried when they played this song. I love this man for bringing this music into the world. Rest In Peace.
David Sells
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zak farah
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zak farah
Religion is the biggest con inflicted on humanity
Sister_Loquacious666
❤️
Jens Hoefer
It's the song I play when defending my daughter...sadly this is still a topic
Nevermind Charlie
Just remember to those that look back on this song:
Scott was about as honest as a songwriter as you will ever find. If he felt like writing a song about how unfulfilling his life was, he did. If he wanted to write a song about how a breakup made him want to take his own life, he did it. If he wanted to make a song about burying painful memories with the understanding that they couldn't be buried forever, he did.
And this was his happy song
In retrospect it is one of the most beautifully bittersweet songs you may ever find. Rest in peace, Mr. Hutchinson, thank you for all of the great music.
Jinky Jay
Frightened Rabbit a Scottish band making a video in Ukraine .Tragically Scott the singer is no longer with us he died at such a young age. Ukraine itself is now fighting for it's life and very existence. Seems like yesterday both of them were at peace and happy. Let's hope HAPPINESS RETURNS to all who knew him and all of Ukraine and it's people .Peace to all of them
L.S V.B
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Python Programmer
Cheers mate.