"Spiders" is a song by American electronica musician Moby. It was released as the third single from his seventh studio album Hotel on May 30, 2005 in the United Kingdom. It served as the second single from the album in the United Kingdom, where it was released in place of "Raining Again."
The song is inspired by Moby's admiration for David Bowie. As such, it could be a reference to the Spiders from Mars, Bowie's touring band during the Ziggy Stardust era. Moby explained on his website that "'Spiders' is a song that is partially a tribute to David Bowie, but it's also about feeling profoundly disconnected from the dominant cultural milieu in which I find myself, especially in the US in 2005."
Release and Formats
The single was released on Mute Records in multiple formats:
- CD single (CDMUTE350): 1. "Spiders" (edit) – 3:40; 2. "It's OK" – 3:51
- CD single (LCDMUTE350): 1. "Spiders" (album version) – 3:46; 2. "Put the Headphones On" – 3:50; 3. "Raining Again" (Ewan Pearson Vocal Mix) – 7:09
- Limited edition 7-inch single (MUTE350): 1. "Spiders" – 3:42; 2. "Temptation" – 4:52
Chart Performance
| Chart (2005) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Scotland Singles (Official Charts) | 33 |
| UK Singles (Official Charts) | 50 |
Music Video
The official music video for "Spiders" was directed by Ben Weinstein and is available on YouTube via Moby's official channel.
