Snail Shell
They Might Be Giants
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Sir hand Or is it ma'am I fell out of my right place again And you Considered me And now I'm where a snail has to be I want to thank you for putting me back in my snail shell I want to thank you for putting me back in my snail shell Was it something you would do for anybody? Was it what you'd only do for me? I need to know because you see I want to thank you for putting me back in my snail shell Friend Look what you gave And how can you ever be repaid? How may I give you a hand From the position at your feet where I stand? So let me thank you for putting me back in my snail shell I'd like to thank you for putting me back in my snail shell Was it something you would do for anybody? Was it what you'd only do for me? I need to know because you see I want to thank you for putting me back in my snail shell Snail Shell Thank you Snail Shell Thank you Ah Ah Ah Was it something you would do for anybody? Was it what you'd only do for me? Or was it something where you acted when you saw the need And knew that there would be a way the act could be repaid And so it may, but for today I want to thank you for putting me back in my snail shell
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Written by: JOHN FLANSBURGH, JOHN LINNELL, JOHN C. FLANSBURGH, JOHN S. LINNELL
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song's Genre"Snail Shell" falls under the category of alternative/indie pop rock. It is characterized by its upbeat tempo and quirky lyrics, similar to most of They Might Be Giants' work.
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Release DateThe song was released in 1994 as part of the band's fifth studio album, "John Henry."
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Song's Theme"Snail Shell" is a metaphor-laden song that has been interpretive in various ways by fans and critics. The symbolism of the snail shell often leads to interpretations about personal growth and moving past obstacles.
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Album Significance"John Henry", the album on which "Snail Shell" is featured, was the first album by They Might Be Giants to utilize a full band arrangement, instead of just a duo with a drum machine.
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Music VideoThe music video of "Snail Shell" is also an interesting part of the song. The video was directed by Adam Bernstein, who has worked with many famous musical acts like Beastie Boys and The B-52's.
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Chart Positions"Snail Shell" had moderate success on US charts. It peaked at #19 on the Billboard Hot Modern Rock Tracks in 1994.
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Band's Evolution"Snail Shell" marked a departure from They Might Be Giants' usual sound, showing their evolution and willingness to experiment musically.
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Live Performances"Snail Shell" is often played at their live performances due to its energetic rhythm and catchy hook, demonstrating its popularity amongst the fans.
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Pop-culture ReferenceThe line "Hello, my name is blue canary" in the song was later expanded into their 1998 song "Birdhouse in Your Soul," which become one of their mainstream hits.
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Lyrics' QuirkinessThe song’s lyrics exhibiting the band's signature quirk and wit, features random observations and absurdities, a classic element of They Might Be Giants' tunes.
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