you guys notice that this song and video is a parody of trent reznor and nine inch nails right? listen to the lyrics, snail shell is a reference to 'the downward spiral' and if you're a NIN fan you'll notice the lyrics are very NINish... plus linnell with the black hair cut and sticking out his tongue while he sings, SO trent reznor... i LOVE this song and video...
This is a tell-off song. I had finally crawled out of my shell until someone put me back in my place. At their feet, right where a snail ought to be. Gee, thanks a bunch.
This song brings back memories. I was about the age of 12 and my brother Dan was around 11. Then there was Chris (another brother) 3 years at most. Needless to say Dan and I were sing the song in the back of the lumina with Chris sitting in his carseat. Everytime "snail shell" was sang Dan and I would spout off the top of our lungs the words. Chris would then procede to terrible sobs. My mother yanked the car over and beat us senceless.
I think Snail Shell is the They Might Be Giants of They Might Be Giants songs. A relatively small number of people have ever heard of it, and a good portion of those who have heard of it really enjoy it. Like Ron Paul and TaB Cola
Really, besides the bass line here, this song is really bad. In fact, the worst on the album this is on. Okay, maybe it's not that bad, but it's not enough to give this a music video.
Seeing this video really brings me back to my high school days. TMBG helped me get through the really difficult times I had back then. THANK you john and john
fuckin gay
ELBORRACHO86 3 years ago
this is my favorite TMBG song!!!!
OMG IT IS AWSOME
buddy2000529 3 years ago
you guys notice that this song and video is a parody of trent reznor and nine inch nails right? listen to the lyrics, snail shell is a reference to 'the downward spiral' and if you're a NIN fan you'll notice the lyrics are very NINish... plus linnell with the black hair cut and sticking out his tongue while he sings, SO trent reznor... i LOVE this song and video...
LouieThe3rd 3 years ago
funny video lets chat
looking for friends Q7
Gorehound12 3 years ago
Okay, WOW, this is the best song EVER!!!!
I love Linnell's flippy haircut^^ I just wanna reach out and TOUCH IT!!
Deggey 3 years ago
this is a tune..
Pboneill 3 years ago
John Henry is an incredible er,album :)
shingaki777 3 years ago 2
This is a tell-off song. I had finally crawled out of my shell until someone put me back in my place. At their feet, right where a snail ought to be. Gee, thanks a bunch.
calenril 3 years ago
This snail shell they sing of...I would love to be in it, it sounds quite comfy!
PencilLord 3 years ago
My theme song =D
ImposingSnail 3 years ago
In the words of JL: "This is a crybaby song.
I've dropped the 'M.C.' from my M.C. name
please call me crybaby..."
Welivewiththefuture 3 years ago
gosh they are holding up to time so damn well :D i love it
InspectorZenigata 3 years ago
Anyway, funny song. XD
CaptVelocity 3 years ago
I didn't know Pauly Shore played drums! He's pretty good!
(kidding)
heckfarr 3 years ago
I want to thank Youtube for getting me back to hear Snail Shell!
leonardnimoysdog 3 years ago 11
John Henry really is fantastic.
Beck436 3 years ago 5
To Elescent: That's just how how Linnell rolls.
EriisaMuffin 3 years ago 2
This song brings back memories. I was about the age of 12 and my brother Dan was around 11. Then there was Chris (another brother) 3 years at most. Needless to say Dan and I were sing the song in the back of the lumina with Chris sitting in his carseat. Everytime "snail shell" was sang Dan and I would spout off the top of our lungs the words. Chris would then procede to terrible sobs. My mother yanked the car over and beat us senceless.
Good times.
corragan 3 years ago 5
cute.:3
chikensymbol 3 years ago
Wow, that's child abuse.
CaptVelocity 3 years ago 3
Brian Doherty!
JasonDTube 3 years ago
I liked the part with Ray Charles
Simplybarbaric 3 years ago
I think Snail Shell is the They Might Be Giants of They Might Be Giants songs. A relatively small number of people have ever heard of it, and a good portion of those who have heard of it really enjoy it. Like Ron Paul and TaB Cola
bkoopa6464 4 years ago 3
You humor me.
corragan 3 years ago
You had me until TAB cola :)
Loverearsup 3 years ago
Really, besides the bass line here, this song is really bad. In fact, the worst on the album this is on. Okay, maybe it's not that bad, but it's not enough to give this a music video.
ZippZapp 4 years ago
actually i really like this one... i think it desrves a music video, and more if possible.
songshopeyouth13 4 years ago
That's pretty harsh. John Henry was a very different album compared to the earlier albums (than John Henry). I actually really like this song.
MehMehBear 4 years ago 3
Seeing this video really brings me back to my high school days. TMBG helped me get through the really difficult times I had back then. THANK you john and john
Lzard67 4 years ago
oddly enough, i think this video might make the most sense out of any of their vids, lol.
once again, wonderfully done.
brought2ubyliz 4 years ago
This song would be PERFECT for Rock Band.
sesslerfan 4 years ago
Agreed, the Bass rocks!
ctub3 4 years ago
This is one of my ALL time favourite TMBG songs - SO full-of-awesome!
wynflete 4 years ago
I love the Snail Dust version of this song with the organ. I bet that would make for a seriously trippy video...
Gendreavus 4 years ago 2
snail shell, thank you.
tmbbiff 4 years ago 2
Very Cool video, I like the Bass work on this song.
richardhigonsby 4 years ago 2