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Eels — I Like Birds
Album: Daisies Of The Galaxy
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Released: 2000
Length: 2:24
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I can't look at the rocket launch
The trophy wives of the astronauts
And I won't listen to their words
'Cause I like
Birds

I don't care for walkin' down town
Crazy auto car gonna mow me down
Look at all the people like cows in a herd
Well I like
Birds

If you're small
And on a search
I've got a feeder for you to perch on

I can't stand in line at the store
The mean little people are such a bore
But it's all right if you act like a turd
'Cause I like
Birds

If you're small
And on a search
I've got a feeder for you to perch on

If you're small
And on a search
I've got a feeder for you to perch on
I've got a feeder for you to perch on
If you're small
And on a search
I've got a feeder for you to perch on
I've got a feeder for you to perch on
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 ubuntourist wrote:
Silly. I like it. {#Roflol}


Ha! Not really silly if you listen carefully. X
Posted 9 months ago by Motolorax    [ Reply ]
The world needs more "I Like Birds" - 
Posted 2 years ago by Jamus    [ Reply ]
But,,, but,,, birds aren't real! https://birdsarentreal.com/

Love their merch.  Bought some Pigeons Are Liars tee shirts as gifts.
Posted 2 years ago by midigitguy    [ Reply ]
Excrement.
Posted 2 years ago by Egrey    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by Sofa_King    [ Reply ]
I can't stand in line at the store
The mean little people are such a bore.
* Is this not topical? *
Calm down now, Karen.
Posted 3 years ago by mac.knowles955    [ Reply ]
B
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Posted 3 years ago by drawcard    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:


If God didn't want us to eat animals, why did he make them out of meat?
 
If God didn'nt want us to be cannibals...
Posted 3 years ago by stejonda    [ Reply ]
 xkolibuul wrote:
I put this tune on mix tapes (yes, way back when last decade) for my young boys.  Any guesses as to what their favorite line was?
 

Rhymes with BIRD?
Posted 3 years ago by jeffspar    [ Reply ]
I put this tune on mix tapes (yes, way back when last decade) for my young boys.  Any guesses as to what their favorite line was?
Posted 3 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
I just can't help it...........I love this song!
Posted 4 years ago by dublanica    [ Reply ]
Cute Fun I love birds
Posted 4 years ago by stephen.king12101    [ Reply ]
Quirky and weird, not as clever as The Monster Mash, or The Streak from back in late 60's. Needs better riffs to elevate it I reckon.
Posted 4 years ago by Matt_Maurer    [ Reply ]
so sweet
Posted 4 years ago by zaebb    [ Reply ]
 sfyi2001 wrote:
Well now. THAT was retarded {#Cheesygrin}.
 
So why post it?
Posted 5 years ago by trevc    [ Reply ]
Flocks of starlings showing up in Central Pa., two months early.  Some skunks and 'possum out of hibernation too early..  Don't believe in climate change ?  Open your cell phone  watchin' eyes.
Posted 5 years ago by juanmoe    [ Reply ]
 Like  {#Propeller}I    Eels
Posted 5 years ago by peter.gerzner    [ Reply ]
A 6,cause I like birds too !
Posted 5 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]
Connecticut Warbler in my local park on Tuesday!
Posted 5 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Pine Siskins at my feeder today!
Posted 6 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Well now. THAT was retarded {#Cheesygrin}.
Posted 6 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Silly. I like it. {#Roflol}
Posted 6 years ago by ubuntourist    [ Reply ]
Love this tune the more I hear it. But what's it about? Being different and not following the crowd?
Posted 6 years ago by icuski2    [ Reply ]
As a bird lover, I Love this!
Posted 6 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:
Nice, jingly number.  Reminds me of "I Like Eels": an unreleased song by The Byrds.

 


Posted 7 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:
Just seems so contrived and overly deliberate, not spontaneous, whimsical, creative.  No thanks.

 
Almost to a point where it's actually fun and good :)
Posted 8 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
 aspicer wrote:
Just seems so contrived and overly deliberate, not spontaneous, whimsical, creative.  No thanks.
 
Nailed it.
Posted 8 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
I saw an Olive-sided Flycatcher on Wednesday. Rarely seen in these parts!
Posted 8 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Ooh, that's right. Yesterday was the SuperbOwl.
Posted 9 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:

"That's like, your opinion, man."

 
"Don't be fatuous, Jeffrey."
Posted 9 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Just seems so contrived and overly deliberate, not spontaneous, whimsical, creative.  No thanks.
Posted 9 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
E has such an interesting story. Read his bio.
Posted 9 years ago by stalfnzo    [ Reply ]
I love the cover.  I like the song. 
Posted 9 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
I like... turds.
Posted 10 years ago by richlister    [ Reply ]
Nice, jingly number.  Reminds me of "I Like Eels": an unreleased song by The Byrds.
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
 nagsheadlocal wrote:
Inexcusably dim.
 
"That's like, your opinion, man."
Posted 10 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Yes, birds are nice

My x girlfriend was afraid of all birds. except ducks
Posted 10 years ago by OHMish    [ Reply ]
made me giggle{#Propeller}
Posted 10 years ago by pojms    [ Reply ]
Inexcusably dim.
Posted 10 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
Me too.  Dumb song but it makes one laugh out loud.

 
rascal wrote:
I like.......Eels

 


Posted 10 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
I like.......Eels
Posted 11 years ago by rascal    [ Reply ]
 unclehud wrote:
This guy's a complete nut job.  But he writes cute little ditties, doesn't he?  And maybe he's really nuts.  Maybe.

 
..he may not be a nut job, but he's obviously "for the birds"..(heh)..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
This guy's a complete nut job.  But he writes cute little ditties, doesn't he?  And maybe he's really nuts.  Maybe.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
{#Lol}

 Deadwing wrote:
was this coincidence? The moment Obama won you play this song and there is a story to Eels: Dan Bartlett of the presidential campaign for then-Governor George W. Bush cited the Eels album—which was reportedly given as a gift at a Democratic political event—as an example of obscenity-laden entertainment marketed to children.
  

Take off your tin foil hat for a minute and lie down.
Posted 11 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
.....turds
Posted 11 years ago by testpilot    [ Reply ]
Gimmicky songs (and this is one) don't wear well.
Posted 11 years ago by mikec09    [ Reply ]
Makes me feel like a turd ... I feed the birds.
Posted 11 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 Grammarcop wrote:
One of the songs used in the movie "The Big Year." I think it's an underrated movie, but I'm a birder and understand the obsession.  

 
I love that movie.
/Bird
/Word
Posted 11 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
 PeterSprang wrote:
was this coincidence? The moment Obama won you play this song and there is a story to Eels: Dan Bartlett of the presidential campaign for then-Governor George W. Bush cited the Eels album—which was reportedly given as a gift at a Democratic political event—as an example of obscenity-laden entertainment marketed to children.
 

Take off your tin foil hat for a minute and lie down.
Posted 11 years ago by Deadwing    [ Reply ]
was this coincidence? The moment Obama won you play this song and there is a story to Eels: Dan Bartlett of the presidential campaign for then-Governor George W. Bush cited the Eels album—which was reportedly given as a gift at a Democratic political event—as an example of obscenity-laden entertainment marketed to children.
Posted 11 years ago by PeterSprang    [ Reply ]
 
Osprey :-)

bokey wrote:
Bird Likes Eels

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Posted 11 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Wonder if he likes the mid finger variety.
 



..^ "it's ok if you act like a turd / 'cause i like... ...birds"..
Posted 11 years ago by cShaggy    [ Reply ]
 SchoepTone wrote:

No Beck involved, but they do sound alike at times.
 



I thought it was Beck at first. They do sound alike!
Posted 11 years ago by Saire    [ Reply ]
 tupicetti wrote:

I apologize for my ignorance, but this sounds a lot like it had Beck involved (or influenced, or something)... can anyone shed some light?

 
No Beck involved, but they do sound alike at times.
Posted 11 years ago by SchoepTone    [ Reply ]
Wonder if he likes the mid finger variety.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]

I apologize for my ignorance, but this sounds a lot like it had Beck involved (or influenced, or something)... can anyone shed some light?


Posted 11 years ago by tupicetti    [ Reply ]
My cat loves this song!
Posted 12 years ago by hagz21    [ Reply ]
Angry Birds... I admit it.
Posted 12 years ago by Forest267    [ Reply ]
I like birds too, but only for eating. 
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
 fuh2 wrote:
 

  Then why did the Creationists find this dinosaur with a saddle, displayed at the Creationist Museum in Kentucky?
 
there's a creationist museum?!



Posted 12 years ago by prophetzarquon    [ Reply ]
Bird Approved
Bird Approved.

Posted 12 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]
 bokey wrote:
Bird Likes Eels



 
At first glance, thought this was a hawk bringing a bottle opener to a thirsty human.  I really shouldn't be thinking about beer this early in the morning . . .

Posted 12 years ago by bitterdave    [ Reply ]
I like birds, too. In fact, I wrote a book about one. 

Posted 12 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 RParadise wrote:


OK.  Is that album cover from the cover of one of the Happy Hollisters children's books from the 19 . . . uh . . . I forget exactly, but I remember having an awful lot of them at one point.  Sure looks familiar.
 

Reminds me of the Dick and Jane books we used in 1960 to learn to read.   Love it!   Song is good too, I enjoy the Eels.
Posted 12 years ago by ronniegirl    [ Reply ]
Bird Likes Eels

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Posted 12 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
One of the songs used in the movie "The Big Year." I think it's an underrated movie, but I'm a birder and understand the obsession.  

Posted 12 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
dumb is charitable...
Posted 12 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
I like the eels, but this is dumb.
Posted 12 years ago by lshinkawa    [ Reply ]
 Hannio wrote:
If God didn't want us to eat animals, why did he make them out of meat?
The zoos where I grew up in south Louisiana have two signs by every exhibit. The first describes the animal's natural habitat, it's diet, habits and social structure.

The second is a recipe.

Posted 12 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Nice. maybe is appropriate to follow this up with Primus'  My Name Is Mud ?
Posted 13 years ago by DD rabbi_phil    [ Reply ]
Just LOVE the Eels!
Posted 13 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
..."turd"..."bird"...pure poetry
Posted 13 years ago by drews    [ Reply ]
 kaybee wrote:
Any song that can rhyme birds with turds is OK by me!    (and the album cover is priceless)

 

OK.  Is that album cover from the cover of one of the Happy Hollisters children's books from the 19 . . . uh . . . I forget exactly, but I remember having an awful lot of them at one point.  Sure looks familiar.
Posted 13 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/manyworlds/father.html

for you eels fans that might not know about this rather strange NOVA program (strange for NOVA that is).


Posted 13 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
YEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEHA!

{#Sunny}
Posted 13 years ago by floydoftherocks    [ Reply ]
As president of my local Audubon group, I endorse this message.
Posted 14 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 bokey wrote:
Song don't make no sense
 I see a Blue Jay out by
    The fence
 Gonna throw him in the fryer
Turds and all
    Fry and fryer
I have desire

 Bring your momma by
 And I'll pie her

 
You mean you understand the hidden message of these lyrics?

It has got something to do about George Bush.
I think. {#Mrgreen}

Posted 14 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Song don't make no sense
 I see a Blue Jay out by
    The fence
 Gonna throw him in the fryer
Turds and all
    Fry and fryer
I have desire

 Bring your momma by
 And I'll pie her

Posted 14 years ago by bokey    [ Reply ]
 peter_james_bond wrote:
The latest research is starting to confirm the theory that dinosaurs evolved into birds. Birds are really small dinosaurs with feathers....cool eh?
  

  Then why did the Creationists find this dinosaur with a saddle, displayed at the Creationist Museum in Kentucky?
Posted 14 years ago by fuh2    [ Reply ]
The latest research is starting to confirm the theory that dinosaurs evolved into birds. Birds are really small dinosaurs with feathers....cool eh?
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Any song that can rhyme birds with turds is OK by me!    (and the album cover is priceless)

Posted 15 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
ManBirdExperiment's theme song!  (And mine.)
Posted 15 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
This song rocks my world. I get a good chuckle every time I hear it.

If your slow to the real meaning behind it, I'm sorry lol.
Posted 15 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
 FlamingLotus wrote:


One of those things on my life list is to join an organization that is defending a particular animal, rise up through the ranks, and deliver a speech to the masses that ends with, "...And that is why we must all work together to preserve this rare and delicious creature!"

(What can I say? I'll go a long way for a joke!)
 

If God didn't want us to eat animals, why did he make them out of meat?
Posted 15 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
E is one weird guy.
Posted 15 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Is he talking about birdie birds or using an old slang term from England?
Posted 15 years ago by reason06    [ Reply ]
This song makes me smile. And that's a good thing.
Posted 15 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
i hate birds
Posted 15 years ago by piefection    [ Reply ]
Jack Johnson to the Eels... out of the frying pan, into the fire.
Posted 15 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
The Eels have stole my cord progression! Thats my tune! Oh well there lyrics are better. PETA= perfer eating tasty animals ! For the record.
Posted 15 years ago by parrothead    [ Reply ]
swampaholic wrote:
PETA - People for the Eating of Tasty Animals.
One of those things on my life list is to join an organization that is defending a particular animal, rise up through the ranks, and deliver a speech to the masses that ends with, "...And that is why we must all work together to preserve this rare and delicious creature!" (What can I say? I'll go a long way for a joke!)
Posted 15 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
I find this song arrogant and judgemental. I know some would say I should get a life but I am only expressing my visceral reaction.
Posted 15 years ago by DeemerDave    [ Reply ]
I was gonna rate it higher right when he rhymed "turd" with "birds". Otherwise cool song, if I can get rid of that mental image...
Posted 15 years ago by FlamingLotus    [ Reply ]
C'mon, Bill, follow it up with "Bird is the Word"!
Posted 15 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
this song makes me smile what more could you ask for?
Posted 15 years ago by topherg87    [ Reply ]
I introduced my nephew (age 9) to this song last year, and we now sing it together whenever I play it. He is partial to the line "I don't care if you act like a turd..."
Posted 15 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
I think the intent of "Birds" is made abundantly clear from the lyrics:
If you're small and on a search I've got a feeder for you to perch on
Posted 16 years ago by uwnav    [ Reply ]
Too weird for me.
Posted 16 years ago by keller1    [ Reply ]
Cruithne3753 wrote:
Hmmm. I've got a different take on this. Here, the colloquialism "bird" is equivalent to "chick" in the States. Go figure.
Hehe, nearly the same here in Germany, except the difference that we say 'voegeln' for having sex. Voegel -> German for Birds.
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
A very entertaining song... the first time... I'm afraid if I ever hear it again I might be very annoyed.
Posted 16 years ago by aeknust    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
Birds kick ass.
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
Inamorato wrote:
I like birds. I like RP. I like Eels. I'm happy.
I like cows because they go 'moo.'
Posted 16 years ago by Aud    [ Reply ]
Hmmm. I've got a different take on this. Here, the colloquialism "bird" is equivalent to "chick" in the States. Go figure.
Posted 16 years ago by Cruithne3753    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by dsrtfalcon    [ Reply ]
melissab wrote:
I like.........Eels!
Mmm. Unagi Maki.
Posted 16 years ago by crinky    [ Reply ]
A great track off a wonderful album. We danced to this one at my wedding
Posted 16 years ago by danimal3114u    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by Nabla    [ Reply ]
Where do I join! swampaholic wrote:
PETA - People for the Eating of Tasty Animals.
Posted 16 years ago by eastcoast    [ Reply ]
prickelpit96 wrote:
I like birds too. Especially with fresh potatoes, vegetables and white wine.
PETA - People for the Eating of Tasty Animals.
Posted 16 years ago by swampaholic    [ Reply ]
Hannio wrote:
This song is unworthy of RP.
Get away with you.It's a lovely happy song.
Posted 16 years ago by madaxeman    [ Reply ]
I like birds too. Especially with fresh potatoes, vegetables and white wine.
Posted 16 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
What a rarity...an unabashedly happy song from E.
Posted 16 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
I like.........Eels!
Posted 16 years ago by melissab    [ Reply ]
I like birds. I like RP. I like Eels. I'm happy.
Posted 16 years ago by Inamorato    [ Reply ]
eastcoast wrote:
What a silly song.
Nothing wrong with that every one and a while.
Posted 16 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
I thought he was saying I like burps... then I remembered the bird theme we're currently in.
Posted 17 years ago by Jacksonstat    [ Reply ]
All these bird songs are great and all, but I'm getting kind of tired of being swept away already.
Posted 17 years ago by timc    [ Reply ]
What a great themed set! And perhaps not over yet... 9:43 am - Hummingfish - Herons 9:40 am - Eels - I Like Birds 9:37 am - Sufjan Stevens - Godbird 9:33 am - Buffalo Springfield - Bluebird 9:29 am - Dar Williams - I Saw A Bird Fly Away 9:26 am - Tracy Chapman - Three Little Birds (Live) 9:22 am - Taj Mahal - Mockingbird (w/ Etta James)
Posted 17 years ago by thatrunnerdude    [ Reply ]