My iPod #119: They Might Be Giants - Boat of Car

Probably not the most popular TMBG song, but it just has something that attracts me to it. I honestly can'#t say much about it - it's only 1 minute and a few seconds long. That's not a bad thing, but it's more of a transitional thing that sets you up for the next track.

It's very easy to memorise, the Johnny Cash sample fits in very well (however oddly placed it may sound). It sends off a very mysterious vibe. What is the 'boat of car'? Why is the narrator following the 'traces of the fingernails'?

Who am I kidding, it's nothing to get philosophical about. It probably doesn't mean anything at all.

Vocals are done by John Flansburgh's old girlfriend by the way.

Until tomorrow.

Jamie.