Flyswatter
Eels
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Little field mice Living under the house Never eating much Tough life for a mouse And if you think you're Gonna be spared You're wrong Field mice, head lice Spiders in the kitchen Don't think twice 'bout Whatever keeps you itchin' Ice water, flyswatter Gonna get you through The day Heat is rolling in like Hell's red rug Stinking like the Breath of Beelzebub And if you think you won't Walk on coals You will Field mice, head lice Spiders in the kitchen Don't think twice 'bout Whatever keeps you itchin' Ice water, flyswatter Gonna get you through The day The day Field mice, head lice Spiders in the kitchen Don't think twice 'bout Whatever keeps you itchin' Ice water, flyswatter Gonna get you through The day That's real good Oh yeah
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Written by: MARK O. EVERETT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song's Origin"Flyswatter" is a song by the American rock band Eels, released on their third studio album, Daisies of the Galaxy, in 2000.
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Genre ClassificationOften described as genre-defying, Eels combines elements of rock, indie, and alternative in their music. "Flyswatter" is no exception, borrowing from these genres and more.
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The Lead ArtistThe band Eels is primarily the project of singer/songwriter Mark Oliver Everett (often known as E). Everett performs the majority of the recording and songwriting on their albums.
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Album's ReceptionThe album Daisies of the Galaxy was well-received by critics. "Flyswatter", as a track on the album, contributed to the overall positive assessment.
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Musical ArrangementsThe musical arrangement of "Flyswatter" reminds many of Beatles music, with its quirky tunes and creative use of various instruments.
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E's Father InfluenceThe song "Flyswatter" is considered a covert homage to E's father, Hugh Everett, a physicist who proposed the many-worlds interpretation of quantum physics, as it lyrically includes references to concepts of different dimensions and realities.
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Album's ThemeOn "Flyswatter", as with many of the songs on Daisies of the Galaxy, E seeks to explore and encourage optimism, a marked departure from the dark themes of the Eels' previous album, Electro-Shock Blues.
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Song's LyricsThe lyrics of "Flyswatter" are generally seen as metaphorical, dealing with themes of personal resilience and the need to challenge one's own issues directly, like one would with a flyswatter.
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Chart SuccessWhile Eels have hit the UK Top 40 multiple times, "Flyswatter" did not chart. However, it is beloved by fans and often included in live performances.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Flyswatter" employs a distinct visual style, using a mix of live-action and animated sequences that visually interpret the song's lyrics.
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