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's third studio album, ''

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''. The song features the vocals of

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lead singer

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and guitar by

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. The song was first featured on EA's '' Need for Speed: Underground'' in 2003, with the single being released later that year. The song has also been featured in ''

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'' and ''

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''. In 2006, it was featured in the movie ''

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''. It is also in the drama

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Music video

The music video was directed by

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, director of such films as ''

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'', '' The Ring'', and the ''

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'' series. Mr. Verbinski liked the song so much, he asked The Crystal Method if he could direct the video for it. Wes Borland makes a cameo appearance as a man using a pay phone. Fitness expert Billy Blanks Jr. starred in the video as the silver man. Scott Kirkland and Ken Jordan also cameo as the two men in line after the silver man gets his drink.

Track listing

CD

(Released December 9, 2003) #

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Main Mix (7:03) #Erick Morillo Dub Mix (7:03) #

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's Green Absinthe Dub Mix (8:12) # NuBreed Remix (6:58) #EK's Spider in the Corner Alt. Dub Mix (6:11)

Vinyl 12"

(Released November 25, 2003) #Erick Morillo Main Mix (7:03) #Erick Morillo Dub Mix (7:03)

Vinyl 12" (Remixes)

(Released December 9, 2003) #Deepsky's Green Absinthe Dub Mix (8:12) #NuBreed Remix (6:58) #EK's Spider in the Corner Alt. Dub Mix (6:11) 2003 singles The Crystal Method songs 2003 songs Songs written by Wes Borland V2 Records singles {{2000s-single-stub