Because of the lyrical content, the song was banned by BBC Radio 1. Critics, including reviewers at NME , heavily panned the track for appearing to glamorize a "date rape" drug.
The production features several Czechoslovak communist-era elements, including a Škoda 120 L car and Elektročas time clocks. Controversy and Lyrics The Prodigy - Baby's Got A Temper (Official Video)
Keith Flint defended the lyrics, explaining they were not about date rape but reflected his personal experiences with "downers" used to calm down after a night out. Howlett also described the track as "too introverted," focusing on Flint's specific mental state at the time. Legacy and Disownment Because of the lyrical content, the song was
The song faced immediate backlash due to its lyrics, which repeatedly reference the drug . Controversy and Lyrics Keith Flint defended the lyrics,
Released in July 2002, was the first single from The Prodigy in five years, following their massive success with The Fat of the Land . Despite reaching the top five on both the UK and Canadian Singles Charts , it remains one of the band's most polarizing and controversial releases. The Music Video
Although a commercial success initially, the song's reputation soured over time, even within the band itself.