La Roux - In For The Kill (official Video) May 2026

The single peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, where it remained for four consecutive weeks. In the U.S., it reached number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart.

A 2010 remix featuring a verse by Kanye West further cemented the duo's international profile. Commercial and Critical Achievement

Overview

The track is characterized by Jackson's signature high-pitched "power-elf" vocals and Langmaid's minimalist, 80s-influenced analog beats . Its primary melodic influence was the title theme from the 1980s animated series Pole Position . Visual Analysis: The Official Music Video

While the original was a pop success, the song’s legacy is deeply tied to its remixes, which helped bridge the gap between mainstream pop and the underground electronic scene. La Roux - In For The Kill (Official Video)

The track was nominated for Best Dance Recording at the 53rd Grammy Awards in 2011, while the parent album won Best Electronic/Dance Album .

The video features Elly Jackson driving a classic Toyota MR2 down a dark, moonlit road. A surreal turning point occurs when she encounters another version of herself standing in the road; the video concludes with her eyes glowing white as she continues to drive. The single peaked at number two on the

A second video was later released in 2010 to promote the song in the United States. Directed by the creative team LEGS , this version was filmed at New York's historic Hotel Chelsea and featured more vibrant, character-driven imagery. Cultural Impact and Remixes