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Robbers (song)

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Recorded
  
2012–13

Label
  
Dirty Hit

Producer(s)
  
The 1975 Mike Crossey

Length
  
4:14

Writer(s)
  
The 1975

Released
  
26 May 2014 (2014-05-26)

"Robbers" is a song by English rock band The 1975, released as the sixth single from their self-titled debut on 26 May 2014

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Background

The concept of the song, about an ill-fated robbery heist, was inspired by the 1993 film True Romance, particularly Patricia Arquette's character Alabama Worley.

Following its release, it debuted at number 179 on the UK Singles Chart.

Music video

The official music video for "Robbers" was released on 27 April 2014, directed by Tim Mattia. The video depicts a couple who rob a shop to obtain money to "fund their alcohol and drug addiction."

Personnel

Adapted from liner notes.

References

Robbers (song) Wikipedia