This song is even more amazing if you listen to the album leading up to it. Electro Shock Blues is a descent into insanity by mourning, and it loses rhythm and melody up until this song, when everything comes clear as a bell. Mr E's masterpiece, that's for sure.
Hi. You like Eels. This is good. I have a challenge. Pick up a guitar/piano/banjo/spoon & play. Record yourself playing a song that you have never played before. A new composition. Play back the recording & sing along straight away. Don't write anything down just make up the melody & words as you go along. Then take one hour to edit/make video/cry. Then upload your song & link to my page. I have started you off. If I can do it anybody can. I used 3 chords & my broken old voice. Let's create.X
Awesome, unique song... could have done without the scratching I suppose, but otherwise it's one of the most beautiful songs I can imagine... sad but somehow hopeful. There's no songwriter quite like E....
Nice choice man. I get it, it's the first line right? You should pay to have a motorized pedestal lift up and spin your coffin around in time to the scratches.
@BagpipeHustler whoa don't say indie you might offend someone. I think its more pc to say "alternative" but i haven't checked the polls today.... (minus -2 come on, really?)
Old- yes I am older than you and that why I appreciate it. Not worth a down thumb...
It's the proverbial watershed of the entire eels discography. And it's only the second album. It was basically Everett's way of dealing with every important death in his life at that point. There is absolutely no album like it in the history of music, and it is sure to change your life in ways you can't imagine. It's even better if you can get your hands on the autobiography while you listen.
yeah the autobiography actually manages to make perfect songs even better. incredible stuff. listening to Blinking Lights... was amazing after the reading it, sat outside staring at the stars Shining =)
lol learn grammar please, I don't understand because you're obviously mentally challenged. Second of all that pic is from one of my videos, everything on my account is sarcastic. Get a sense of humor, read a book, and get a life.
i was just gonna say the exact same thing haha. my bro told me about it. he said it was from our old 411vm video. i love hip hop and it is great music. good comment selectah
i remember this was on a 441vm skateboard video. just found it by mistake & its still so great. i love the melody that starts at 1:20. great music. and thats comin from a hardcore hiphop fan. but ey, i appreciate any kind of music as long as i feel it and i am convinced people make for the love of the art & not for the money.
peace all the way from germany.
i'm gonna hit the replay button right now.............
i loved this song when i was younger and the video came on mtv, but i never knew the name of it and so i never heard it again until about three months ago. that was the happiest moment of my life :)
Mmm que j'aime cette chanson
carotele 2 months ago
Best Eels song?
scabbarae 5 months ago in playlist scabbarae's Favorited Videos
This song is even more amazing if you listen to the album leading up to it. Electro Shock Blues is a descent into insanity by mourning, and it loses rhythm and melody up until this song, when everything comes clear as a bell. Mr E's masterpiece, that's for sure.
MrClaremonster 6 months ago
Don't get me wrong here I love this song, but is it just me or does the last little bit of the song remind you of Bob the Builder?
sanjonn 6 months ago
Interesting subject, beautiful lyrics, stunningly music and a very original video clip, perfect exists, it's named Eels.
Fluffiewins 7 months ago
The song that got me into the Eels, such an amazing song.
onecentnickel 9 months ago in playlist Eels 2
Can't believe there's people hating on the carrot. This has always been one of my favourite music videos.
davevad9 10 months ago
when ever i'm stressed out i always listen to this song....it so awesome!!!
MegaBadOFFICAL 10 months ago
I wish I had a carrot I could sing harmonies with.
Davoken 11 months ago 3
@Davoken Thats what she said....
feabas1 10 months ago
this video is strangely hilarious
OleScrubby 1 year ago
great song, one of my favorites for eels ,
but the video is so off style. i stand my point
Ryanflees 1 year ago
The annoying carrot!
guzotak 1 year ago
I love the song and the lyrics. But. Whats with the carrot?
CrasieKitten 1 year ago
I wanna fly on down with you Mr E
granoenelculo1 1 year ago
LoisTheroux.
TheVimtoMoustache 1 year ago
@TheVimtoMoustache I have always though he looked just like him!!
HeavyMetalPupil 1 year ago
when lisa simpson missed her bus-stop and ended up in 'crackton'...
profbarkingmad 1 year ago
That is a great video
NegusOnTheWorld 1 year ago
i want this carrot
kennetbowl 1 year ago
"La vita è imprevedibili bellezze e strane sorprese. A volte, la
bellezza è troppa e non riesco a gestirla. La conoscete questa
sensazione? Quando c'è troppa bellezza? Quando qualcuno dice o scrive
qualcosa che vi commuove fino alle lacrime? Fino a farvi cambiare,
forse. E' interessante quando un miscredente è costretto a interrogare... i
propri dubbi. Forse è stato proprio questo a spingermi verso la musica,
come un incantesimo."(Mark Oliver Everett, a.k.a. Mr. E., a.k.a. Eels)
lullaby75xxx 1 year ago
TOTALLY AMAZING INDEED
jlivens 1 year ago
fuck´in great.
wow 38 idiots.sad very sad.
MusicMasterNo1 1 year ago 4
2:06 is the best part!
thelastKoraido 1 year ago
yay singing carrot! amazing
Kakaoathletin 1 year ago
I really hope they play this song at Brixton Academy on September 1st!
wheyman1 1 year ago
no floxroxbo, it's not just you...eels ARE amazing!
lorenzo7211944 1 year ago
"take a flight and you could be here tomorrow" love the eels!!
danbo198108 1 year ago
i want a talking carrot with a lisp too!!!
samrigatoni 1 year ago
i want a talking carrot..
Italian25Stallion 1 year ago 3
I love all their videos, theyre all so fabulously bizarre!
MegaBlondy3 1 year ago
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Mr. E and his Mini Me. :)
Grillwurst08 1 year ago
I listing to this song every day
dpoconnor5 1 year ago
=) super musique vraiment j'adore <3
victoriachaipakoi 1 year ago
The voice in the refrain (not sung by mr. E but the mixed one) is a sample from the voice 'Bounce rock skate roll' at about 2 : 29.
So brilliant :)
MrChielmi 1 year ago
freakkking amazing :DD
jazminxisxjfizzle 1 year ago
I wish I had my own little carrot guy to hang out with...
aKeyBoardFace 1 year ago
that is one talented carrot !
phish4511 1 year ago
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harlekin0263 1 year ago
floxroxbo, not just you. the eels are freaking over the top amazing !
atomicmichael 1 year ago
wonderful... greetings from slovenia
ahriman306 1 year ago
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harlekin0263 1 year ago
the carrot reminded me of annoying orange.
on a side note EELS ARE AWESOME !
jigsoree 1 year ago
@jigsoree me too ^^ annoying carrot xD
Noodle2610 1 year ago
Wow, this is actually awesome! I'm just annoyed that I never heard it before today!! :S
SongBillong 1 year ago
You see this video while you're eating....hospital food :-)
harlekin0263 1 year ago 3
That carrot is awesome!!
sillysair 1 year ago
I love these guy!
hauntedcomputer 1 year ago
heh
Aalliumsativum 1 year ago
If Mark Ruffalo has a dorky brother...nuff said.
kevincostnermyhero 1 year ago
I'm glad I found Eels. thanks you OC. California ;D
LittLeSmarTie9 1 year ago
This album is amazing.
He turned all the tragedy of death surrounding him into passionate music.
It takes a special someone to overcome that kind of pain in a way that spring-boards them above & beyond.
I am always so happy hearing his work on the Shrek projects, because he really has paid his dues.
TigerLikesTail 2 years ago 3
I love the eels
omfggoodwill1234 2 years ago
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Hi. You like Eels. This is good. I have a challenge. Pick up a guitar/piano/banjo/spoon & play. Record yourself playing a song that you have never played before. A new composition. Play back the recording & sing along straight away. Don't write anything down just make up the melody & words as you go along. Then take one hour to edit/make video/cry. Then upload your song & link to my page. I have started you off. If I can do it anybody can. I used 3 chords & my broken old voice. Let's create.X
thethinlimbs 2 years ago
my favourite, GREAT!!!!
azudenwaffen 2 years ago 3
Awesome, unique song... could have done without the scratching I suppose, but otherwise it's one of the most beautiful songs I can imagine... sad but somehow hopeful. There's no songwriter quite like E....
nerf79 2 years ago 8
love it! big fan of eels for ages now
but only just noticed that when the carrot dude is getting a nose.. it choose the nose labeled "E" XD
drjzb1101 2 years ago 3
Man he knows how to write a sad song doesn't he!
joeotley 2 years ago 5
awesome song! check out my drum cover of it :) thanks!
JamesSkelley 2 years ago
Singing along to this made me laugh - should i let the carrot do his solo? :p
SepradistPhantom 2 years ago
*in deep voice*
"I'm gonna fly on down..."
ukulazy 2 years ago 2
title and registration is much better.
eraserheads2008 2 years ago
Best video ever. Song rates very highly too :p
SepradistPhantom 2 years ago
Yeah the carrot's kewl, but the watermelon scares the shit outta me XD
skateangelnikki 2 years ago 6
I Love this video
drrottengrab 2 years ago
I want this song performed at my funeral.
vertigloww 2 years ago 2
dude that would be awesome
nakedshoes 2 years ago
Nice choice man. I get it, it's the first line right? You should pay to have a motorized pedestal lift up and spin your coffin around in time to the scratches.
bladecat4 2 years ago
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ferlinghetti 2 years ago
This video is fantastic, very nice!
Dorthunder 2 years ago
first cut is the deepest.....
LorisEmanuelCianni 2 years ago
One of the greatest songs and videos from the past 20 years. No question.
tommy1138 2 years ago 31
The greatest Christmas Song ever written (without actually being one)....if that makes sense.
TheBones1234 2 years ago 6
Damn, those are some early 90's raw hip hop ish drums, reminds me of Gravediggaz...
SugarFreeRecordsUK 2 years ago
:58 well alright
holohauck 2 years ago 2
I went to mystery google and looked up benjamin franklin and it took me to this
hotrodgirl65 2 years ago 3
Thats bizarre to the max!
Definitely more interesting then Benjamin Franklin thats for sure.
TenaciousDougie 2 years ago
Sad subject matter mixed with upbeat music. Gotta love Eels.
KOTRA1307 2 years ago 59
this is old.
therefore, so is the new school.
what about refused? not these new-school poser knockoffs...
indie rock: been there, done that...
I've been hearing it for almost 15 years now and people still get off on it.
BagpipeHustler 2 years ago
@BagpipeHustler whoa don't say indie you might offend someone. I think its more pc to say "alternative" but i haven't checked the polls today.... (minus -2 come on, really?)
Old- yes I am older than you and that why I appreciate it. Not worth a down thumb...
maxmoulds 2 years ago 2
Completely bizarre
assmane999 2 years ago
creepish and geekish...I LOVE IT!
loofah76dbk 2 years ago 7
definetly not the best clip, but fun... I prefer the clip from "i like birds"... ; ]
moalmac 2 years ago
This song is inspiring!! ever since i startd to listen to this song my grades have gone up from 60's to 90
LOVE YOU EELS RoCK ON!!!
carrotwolf 2 years ago 2
Ha! It's been the other way around in my case =P good for you.
Shibokuhidesato 2 years ago
This is a brilliant idea :D
JustLoveForMe 2 years ago
His book is really good, if you haven't read it. He is a testament to the human spirit and what we can endure.
miaow777 2 years ago 4
feelgood music......nice :)
Guitarmen99 2 years ago 2
Cool 20 YO track I never knew existed!
BobDodgey 2 years ago
pretty sic video
SerialJoe1 2 years ago 6
your dead but the world keeps on spinning
oneillia84 2 years ago 4
this is the best music video i have ever seen next to the yeah yeah yeah song by the flaming being second!
GizmosCoolProduction 2 years ago 2
electro-shock blues is the most life changing album I've ever heard.
Shibokuhidesato 2 years ago 10
Ive been meaning to get that album.!! its that good?!?
oneillia84 2 years ago 2
To oneillia: YES.
The best Eels video for the best (in my opinion) Eels song.
howlrat 2 years ago
It's the proverbial watershed of the entire eels discography. And it's only the second album. It was basically Everett's way of dealing with every important death in his life at that point. There is absolutely no album like it in the history of music, and it is sure to change your life in ways you can't imagine. It's even better if you can get your hands on the autobiography while you listen.
Shibokuhidesato 2 years ago 8
woww thanks a lot :p
carrotwolf 2 years ago
yeah the autobiography actually manages to make perfect songs even better. incredible stuff. listening to Blinking Lights... was amazing after the reading it, sat outside staring at the stars Shining =)
ukulazy 2 years ago 2
this song is indie heaven
somnolesque 2 years ago 6
id love to have a little carrot me! tall at last...
great music
acerflots 2 years ago
this is such a beautiful song.
miaow777 2 years ago 2
didn't some shitty faux rap act sample this track?
officernarc 2 years ago
Is it just me or are eels just amazing?
floxroxbo 2 years ago 73
noo, they're absolutely amazin' :]
somekid57 2 years ago
both
acerflots 2 years ago
is it just me or does eels have some weird as hell music vids for their greatest songs?
mrfrosty8172 2 years ago 9
Yeah, I love how un-bandy they are, and how they step out of the limelight when really they deserve more praise that bands like Kings of Leon.
floxroxbo 2 years ago 3
@floxroxbo amazing, of course! :D
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@floxroxbo @floxroxbo amazing, of course! :D
GiveMeMyCandyBack 1 year ago
whats with the carrot?! lmao x
xDjCPx 2 years ago 4
kinda kreepy som how....but still kick ass song!
balkall 2 years ago 3
awsome
JohnLennon12 2 years ago
kick ass song!
balkall 2 years ago 2
great song, great times :D
pin9achu 2 years ago 2
i like to think there is a e carrot in a toy robot lying around somewhere in a old toy box maybe
njj37 2 years ago 2
HOT DAMMMMN!
mia965 2 years ago
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So random. xD
iamapygmypuff 2 years ago
man, a also want to have a singing carrot that looks like me :(
youri91 2 years ago 3
Awesome carrot~great video:)
rolandgladden 2 years ago
such a depressing album, but such a good song
00Indy 2 years ago
that carrot is the coolest thing in existence
shizzlepie 2 years ago 4
i love the carrot
asdfrnkgfh 2 years ago
Haha I never noticed E in the background at 2:07 haha.
Immoregangsterthan 2 years ago 2
keep the video on or i'll bust a nut i swear to god keep this vidieo on
JohnLennon12 2 years ago 3
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I think you should take this video down. The official Eels should only have this video.
stephengerondakis 2 years ago
yeahhh!
vito591 2 years ago
The new album is out and its wkd!!
BODYGCB 2 years ago 3
Carrot-enstein!!!
cool video and song!!!!
daniel749 2 years ago
That carrot sure has a good voice.
Cael78 2 years ago 6
Jolie
Vulcaineandraiku 2 years ago
Cant wait for the new album!
BODYGCB 2 years ago
I love this song but I have to say this song deserve a better Music Video.
Maybe a cartoon one is better.
I've seen this video 100times,And...every time...when I see that carota's head is cut I get really uncomfortable.
Ryanflees 2 years ago
Love this song.
"I'm gonna fly on down to the last stop on this town" "Whaat?"
I love that line. I laugh every time I hear it.
demoghist 2 years ago
Lmao.. One of the most trippy music videos I have ever seen. I wonder if you are high when you watch this it'll seem normal :O
Walrustimesfive 2 years ago
Dude, I WAS high when I saw this and it still didn't make too much sense...
ShamZi1313 2 years ago 5
zomg! I wana sing with a carrot!
IneedAlife209 2 years ago 3
check out Fall of the Fortress!!
fallofthefortress 2 years ago
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This vid rox cuz is trippy. dis song about trip acid. I eat 10 strip 2 hrs ago
sockofthedead2 2 years ago
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jindawindmaster808 2 years ago
Love this.Great guitar work at 1:57
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jindawindmaster808 2 years ago
Nobody cares about what you think because they can't understand what you're saying to begin with.
ObeseWolfy 2 years ago
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jindawindmaster808 2 years ago
lol learn grammar please, I don't understand because you're obviously mentally challenged. Second of all that pic is from one of my videos, everything on my account is sarcastic. Get a sense of humor, read a book, and get a life.
~a five year-old college student
ObeseWolfy 2 years ago 5
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jindawindmaster808 2 years ago
... what? You've proven my point exactly.
1. Maturity is based solely on perception. Do you really think I'm trying to impress you? It's a concept created in arrogance.
2. All politics are based on arguments, every world conflict is the result of an argument.
3. lol you still responded to me after you said that.
4. I'm not a kid lol
5. What is a facka?
6. lol well yeah, you lost your bet.
7. Calling yourself a retard isn't very smooth.
8. Shut up and listen to the music.
ObeseWolfy 2 years ago 8
guys drop it
e-fights arent a sign of maturity
life is what u make it, so go live it and stop sendin hate too each other
mrfrosty8172 2 years ago 8
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jindawindmaster808 2 years ago
DUDE seriously!@%$ Learn some grammer - your embarrassing yourself. I mean sense when is it cool to make it seem like your in 2nd grade english lol?
starlafur 2 years ago
i was just gonna say the exact same thing haha. my bro told me about it. he said it was from our old 411vm video. i love hip hop and it is great music. good comment selectah
guerra447 2 years ago
small world huh?
TheToneSelectah 2 years ago
i remember this was on a 441vm skateboard video. just found it by mistake & its still so great. i love the melody that starts at 1:20. great music. and thats comin from a hardcore hiphop fan. but ey, i appreciate any kind of music as long as i feel it and i am convinced people make for the love of the art & not for the money.
peace all the way from germany.
i'm gonna hit the replay button right now.............
TheToneSelectah 2 years ago 2
i loved this song when i was younger and the video came on mtv, but i never knew the name of it and so i never heard it again until about three months ago. that was the happiest moment of my life :)
marclavius 2 years ago
Oh shit - why have I never seen this??? Easily one of Eels best tracks... and... why have I never seen this???
ZenBarracuda 2 years ago
My favorite part is the face he makes at 1:07 priceless
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fucked up mind.
noopster17 3 years ago
I agree but its a little early to be thinking about death- little pessemistic :( but yeah your right =[)
xObliviousAngelx 3 years ago 2
yeah right. optimistic about how kickass the fyoonruhl's gone be.
alrightwtf 3 years ago 7
the video is amazing
deeziloves 3 years ago
ooooh! sehr schöööön....
sallymary 3 years ago
No, I'm afraid I don't. He was off his head on goof balls at the time. It obscured his vision and his ability to ascertain size and distance
rscrob 3 years ago
What if I was not your only friend in this world.
Can you take me where youre going if youre never coming back.
qwertyuiopdan1 3 years ago
yeah, im going to eeling and i need eel lovers! come one come all! who's with me?! xx
TheParanoidAndroid1 3 years ago
This song is great! It makes me feel better when I'm sad.
Spuddytastic 3 years ago 3
i love the way when im listening to the song i can hear it
entertainme121 3 years ago 2
I was with E when he wrote this song. He jotted the lyrics down on an etchasketch before turning to me and saying, "Rob, you have a very nice willy!"
rscrob 3 years ago
pkm
!!!
dmachiispii1 3 years ago
c supert cool
sasukelv84 3 years ago
I love this video!
ValesOnicA86 3 years ago
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sterh16 3 years ago
cool
sterh16 3 years ago