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Special Cases first appeared on Massive Attack's album 100th Window (released in February 2003). Vocals: Sinéad O'Connor. Written by Robert Del Naja, Neil Davidge and Sinéad O'Connor. It was released as the first single from the album in February 2003, reaching #15 in the UK Singles Chart.
There are two versions of the music video for Special Cases: one starting from the perspective of the man and the other from the woman's point of view. Both videos show the lifespan of these individuals with one being in reverse order. The people are born in what appears to be 2 rival genetics corporations in a Brave New World or cyberpunk-type setting. Logos of the De Bourg and Saxxon facilities seen at the start and end of the videos are omnipresent: they can be seen on most of the medical equipment as well as the schools both people go to.
The title of the song might be derived from an Albert Camus quote: ''We are all special cases.''
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