Doctor Worm
Jason Trachtenburg, They Might Be Giants
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My name is Dr. Worm. Good morning. How are you? I'm Dr. Worm. I'm interested in things. I'm not a real doctor, But I am a real worm; I am an actual worm. I live like a worm. I like to play the drums. I think I'm getting good, But I can handle criticism. I'll show you what I know, And you can tell me if you think I'm getting better on the drums. I'll leave the front un-locked 'cause I can't Hear the doorbell When I get into it I can't tell if you are Watching me twirling the stick. When I give the signal, my friend Rabbi Vole will pay the solo Some day somebody else besides me will Call me by my stage name, they will Call me Dr Worm. Good Morning how are you, I'm Dr Worm I'm interested in things. I'm not a real doctor, But I am a real worm; I am an actual worm. I live like a worm. I like to play the drums. I think I'm getting good, But I can handle criticism. I'll show you what I know, And you can tell me if you think I'm getting better on the drums. I'm not a real doctor, But they call me Dr. Worm.
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10 facts about this song
Band Background"Doctor Worm" is a song by the American alternative rock band, They Might Be Giants, also known by the acronym TMBG.
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Song OriginThis song was released in 1998 as part of the band's 11-track album "Severe Tire Damage."
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Genre SpecificationIn alignment with the band's unique style, the song falls under Alternative rock and Indie rock genres.
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Song InterpretationDespite what the title might suggest, the song does not literally talk about a medical worm. Instead, it tells the story of a worm named Doctor Worm who, despite his amateur skills, loves to play the drums.
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Chart PerformanceThe song achieved minor success on the charts, peaking at number 21 on the UK Singles Chart, a rarity for the band.
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Live PerformanceFollowing its release, "Doctor Worm" fast became a popular staple at TMBG's live shows.
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CatchphraseIts popular catch-phrase "I'm not a real doctor but I am a real worm" is remembered and often quoted by its fans.
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Song PurposeThe song, true to the band's distinctive quirky and whimsical style, serves as a fun, nonsensical, and catchy tune instead of providing a serious narrative.
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Fan ConnectionBeyond music, TMBG incorporated "Doctor Worm" into their daily Dial-A-Song service, where fans could call a phone number to listen to a randomly selected song recorded by the band.
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AnimationIn 2004, an animated interpretation of "Doctor Worm" was released on TMBG's DVD Venue Songs, further popularizing the song.
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