Nuclear Rabbit was started in 1989 by bassist Jean Baudin, who was influenced by a variety of music styles, including Fishbone and Bad Brains, and envisioned having a band not bound to any genre. He was soon joined by guitarist Pat Garner and drummer Steve "Stymie" Sigaty. Originally Baudin performed the vocals, but Greg Parrish was eventually asked to step in as vocalist. Nuclear Rabbit incorporates a variety of genres in their music, including metal, funk, ska, hardcore, punk, jazz, East Indian, and Egyptian. Baudin uses a variety of bass techniques, including tapping, slapping and popping. Their music is often characterized by sudden tempo changes and wacky musical stylings.
The band recorded several demos, some of which are included on the compilation Vicuna. After a quick switch of guitarists, Nuclear Rabbit recorded their first full-length album, Intestinal Fortitude, in 1998. Soon after, Greg left the band and was replaced by Jon Scullion, with whom they recorded their More Human EP.
In 2000, following More Human, Nuclear Rabbit went on hiatus. During this time Jean and Steve formed an alternative rock style group called Element of Surprise, often stylized as "E:OS." The band was formed as a supergroup of underground artists, eventually including vocalist Andy Slipka of Tribal Disco Noise and guitarist Raye Medeiros of Ten Man Killer. Medeiros left the band some time after, and Baudin asked Pat Garner to step in. They recorded two demos,"2:001" and U:pside Down, before the band called it quits in 2002.
Nuclear Rabbit reunited in 2002 with its original line-up and recorded their 2nd full length, Mutopia, the title being a portmanteau of the words mutation and utopia. The album was well received,[citation needed] but the band went through more line-up changes following the supporting tour. A few shows were played in the Northern California area in 2008 with new guitarist Macy Mullen, as well as new drummer Timothy Bailey, though the band is now currently on an unofficial hiatus, with a status of "Writing New Tunes!" on their official MySpace page for 3 years with no updates. In August, 2011, the band announced their first show in three years via JeanBaudin.com, and played an hour-long set on October 8th, 2011, at 924 Gilman in Berkeley, CA.
Champion of the World
Nuclear Rabbit Lyrics
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Later that day, I invented a silicone-based protein that cured world.
Hunger and brought about world peace. I owned a multi-billion dollar corporation.
by the time I was six - and you can too!.
I won the Nashville Chili cook off. Home on the prairie, motherfucker!
Big trucks and little women, I take 'em skinny dippin'.
You want the life I'm livin' - who the fuck you kiddin'.
Don't need an elevator, I take the stairs. I wrestle alligators, I ain't no square.
I don't need toilet paper, I'll use my hands.
And wipe 'em on your face 'cause I'm the MAN!
I once slapped a guy so hard his mom lit on fire... and that bitch lives in Alaska!
You figure it out! So you see, my little bitches, if you buy my 1 minute and 48.
second seminar, you TOO could become the "Champion Of The World"!
I'm joking you're a loser!.
When I take of my shirt even old ladies flock to me. I'm like Don Johnson, you fucks!
Don't need an elevator, I'll take the stairs. I wrestle alligators, I ain't no square.
I don't need toilet paper, I'll use my hands. And wipe 'em on your face 'cause I'm the MAN!
Champ-pion, Champ-pion, Champ-pion. Champion of the world!(x4)
Champ-pion, Champ-pion, Champ-pion. I'm the champ, you're the peon.
The lyrics to Nuclear Rabbit's song Champion of the World are essentially a satirical take on the idea of self-made success and the societal obsession with it. The first verse, where the singer talks about spanking their own ass at birth and curing world hunger by the end of the day, is a clear exaggeration of the typical rags-to-riches narrative that many people aspire to. The mentions of winning the Nashville Chili cook off and circumcising themselves with their bare hands only add to the absurdity of the singer's claims, emphasizing the idea that anyone can achieve this kind of success with enough determination and hard work, regardless of how unrealistic or impossible their goals may seem.
The second verse, with the singer claiming to wrestle alligators and wipe their hands on someone else's face instead of using toilet paper, is just another layer of ridiculousness that highlights the hyper-masculine, bro-y nature of the "Champion of the World" persona. It's all about being tough, aggressive, and never backing down, even if it means doing something as disgusting as wiping feces on someone's face. The repetition of the "Champ-pion" refrain at the end of the song further emphasizes this idea, as the singer declares themselves the champion and everyone else the peon. It's all about competition and coming out on top, no matter what the cost.
Overall, the lyrics to Champion of the World are a scathing critique of the American dream and the idea that anyone can achieve success if they just work hard enough. It's a funny and slightly absurd take on a very serious issue, poking fun at the shallow notions of success and power that dominate our culture.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was delivered, I cleared my nostrils and spanked my own ass.
I was born self-sufficient and confident.
Later that day, I invented a silicone-based protein that cured world. Hunger and brought about world peace. I owned a multi-billion dollar corporation. by the time I was six - and you can too!.
I accomplished the impossible at a young age and want to teach you how to do the same.
I won the Nashville Chili cook off. Home on the prairie, motherfucker! Big trucks and little women, I take 'em skinny dippin'. You want the life I'm livin' - who the fuck you kiddin'. I circumcised myself with my bare hands. Grizzly Adams, motherbitches!
I live an exciting and unconventional life, and you can too if you're willing to take risks.
Don't need an elevator, I take the stairs. I wrestle alligators, I ain't no square. I don't need toilet paper, I'll use my hands. And wipe 'em on your face 'cause I'm the MAN!
I'm tough, fearless, and don't conform to societal norms.
I once slapped a guy so hard his mom lit on fire... and that bitch lives in Alaska! You figure it out! So you see, my little bitches, if you buy my 1 minute and 48. second seminar, you TOO could become the "Champion Of The World"! I'm joking you're a loser!.
I'm a master of exaggeration and sarcasm, and I want to sell you my seminar to teach you how to be successful.
When I take of my shirt even old ladies flock to me. I'm like Don Johnson, you fucks! Don't need an elevator, I'll take the stairs. I wrestle alligators, I ain't no square. I don't need toilet paper, I'll use my hands. And wipe 'em on your face 'cause I'm the MAN!
I'm so confident and attractive that everyone is drawn to me.
Champ-pion, Champ-pion, Champ-pion. Champion of the world!(x4) Champ-pion, Champ-pion, Champ-pion. I'm the champ, you're the peon.
I'm the champion of the world and you're beneath me.
Contributed by Skyler C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.