I hate rabbits
Eddie Cochran · Other Songs - Eddie Cochran
Got that rabbit on the run, chase that rabbit with my gun
No long-ear rabbit laugh at me (I'm here, mail-special!)
Got a great big rabbit-trap, long-ear rabbit don't know that
The cotton-tale's gonna change his habbit (I hates rabbits!)
Well now I been readin' in my magic book
If I'm gonna have any luck with you
I gotta have a rabbitsfoot
The rabbit tries to change his looks
He been readin' disguise books, but rabbit-rabbit
(I hates rabbits!)
The rabbit tried to set a trap
But I'm too smart to fall for that
I doubled back and really fooled him
(Hey-hey, what's happening Mack?)
The rabbit ran up a hollow log
Stopped to talk to an old bullfrog
Showed that cotton-tale how to can him (I hates rabbits!)
Well now I been readin' in my magic book
If I'm to have any luck with you, I gotta have a rabbitsfoot
The rabbit's swimmin' in the river
I'll just wait 'cause I'm no swimmer
To catch a rabbit's lots of plannin'
(Oh boy) (Man, what a champion) (I hates rabbits!)
I Hate Rabbits
Eddie Cochran's "I Hate Rabbits" stands as a quintessential example of his energetic rock and roll style, characterized by driving rhythms and a raw, youthful vocal delivery. Recorded during the mid-1950s, the track exemplifies the genre's emphasis on speed and rebellion, capturing the spirit of a generation on the cusp of the rock era. While the song's title suggests a whimsical or provocative subject, Cochran's performance transforms it into a high-octane anthem that showcases his signature blend of country-influenced twang and electric guitar riffs. The recording reflects the broader cultural shift toward secular, upbeat music that defined the post-war landscape, making it a significant song in his discography that resonates with fans of classic rock and roll history.