Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby (official Video) Apr 2026

The Story Behind the Anthem: Kaiser Chiefs - "Ruby" If you grew up in the mid-2000s, you likely have the rhythmic chant of "Ruby, Ruby, Ruby, Ruby!" permanently etched into your memory. Released in early 2007 as the lead single for their second album, Yours Truly, Angry Mob , the track became an instant indie-rock staple and the Kaiser Chiefs first UK number-one hit. Who Was "Ruby"?

The band performs in a vast, desolate desert landscape. Kaiser Chiefs - Ruby (Official Video)

While Hodgson was at home working on a new melody on his keyboard, his black Labrador, Ruby, wandered into the room. He began singing her name over the chords, and one of the most catchy choruses in modern British rock was born. The Official Music Video The Story Behind the Anthem: Kaiser Chiefs -

"Ruby" wasn't just a fan favorite; it was a commercial powerhouse: The band performs in a vast, desolate desert landscape

The official video for "Ruby," directed by the Swedish production company —who also helmed the band's iconic "I Predict a Riot" visual—is a surreal masterpiece.

Tiny toy-like human figures are seen constructing the city, mirroring the song's themes of industrial "space in-between" and the frantic pace of modern life. Chart Legacy

As the song progresses, a miniature, CGI metropolis begins to build itself around the band members.