White Rabbit - Jefferson Airplane - MP3 instrumental karaoke

"White Rabbit" by Jefferson Airplane is a defining song of the 1960s counterculture, written by Grace Slick and featured on the band's 1967 album Surrealistic Pillow. The song draws heavily on the imagery from Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass, using these references to discuss the experiences and effects of psychedelic drugs. Released as a single in 1967, it reached number 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100, becoming Jefferson Airplane's second Top 10 hit. The lyrics explore themes of altered consciousness and the pursuit of deeper understanding, framed through the fantastical elements of Alice's adventures. Musically, the song is noted for its crescendo structure, influenced by Ravel's "Boléro." The Spanish march rhythm and the steady build-up in intensity create a sense of urgency and anticipation, perfectly complementing the lyrics' surreal themes. "White Rabbit" became an anthem for the psychedelic era and remains a symbol of the 1960s counterculture.