The radio series is a 6 part series, which won them the Douglas Adams Award for innovative comedy writing, it has never been awarded again!
The series was produced by Danny Wallace & first aired on BBC London Live.
The Mighty Boosh stars Julian Barratt as Howard Moon & Noel Fielding as Vince Noir; they play zookeepers in both the radio show & first television series under the scrutiny of bad-tempered Bob Fossil (played by Rich Fulcher).
Series 2 has seen them progress to living in a flat in Dalston with a Shaman named Naboo(Mike Fielding)& an 41-year-old ape called Bollo (Dave Brown).
In 2006 they have taken the boosh on the road once again to around 75 dates around the UK, mainly to the small venues. See www.themightyboosh.com for more boosh news & updates.
The DVD boxset including series 1&2,extras,a short film called 'Sweet' also starring Julian Barratt & Noel Fielding and much more was released November 16th 2006.
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Series Three just finished its run on BBC3
Eels
The Mighty Boosh Lyrics
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Findin an entrance where they can
Eels up inside ya
Findin an entrance where they can
Boring through your mind, through your tummy, through your anus, eels!
Eels!
Eels (x14)
Give it up now!
Eels!
Eels, eels, give it up now!
Eels, eels, give it up now!
I was obselete
I couldn't hear the beat
Staggerin about on me old mans feet
I had one foot in the grave
But now I'm nu rave!
But now I'm nu rave!
It's a mash up!
Pie and mash up!
Elements of the past
And elements of the future
Comin atcha
I'm the hitcher
Let me put you in the picture!
Eels up inside ya
Findin an entrance where they can
Eels up inside ya
Findin an entrance where they can
Elements of the past and the future combining to make something not quite as good as either...
The Mighty Boosh's song Eels is a surreal and humorous piece that features an odd chorus of eels that are finding their way inside a person through any entrance they can find. The repeated chanting of "eels" creates a hypnotic and slightly disturbing effect, as if the eels are slowly taking over the listener's mind. The verses then shift to a more introspective tone, with the singer reflecting on his own obsolescence and eventual rebirth as part of the "nu rave" scene.
The eels themselves can be interpreted in a few different ways - perhaps as a metaphor for invasive thoughts, bad habits, or toxic relationships that slowly worm their way into a person's life. The repetition of the chorus and the rapid-fire delivery of the verses creates a sense of urgency and chaos, which mirrors the sense of unease that the eels symbolize. Ultimately, the song seems to be about the way that different elements of the past and future can collide to create something strange and exciting, but also imperfect.
Line by Line Meaning
Eels up inside ya
Eels are boring through your body and mind looking for a way in
Findin an entrance where they can
Eels are seeking any orifice to enter the body
Eels up inside ya
Repetition, emphasizing eels entering your being
Findin an entrance where they can
Repetition, continuing to highlight how eels are trying to enter the body
Boring through your mind, through your tummy, through your anus, eels!
Eels are entering the body through any opening they find
Eels!
Exclamation, reaffirming the presence of eels
Eels (x14)
Reiteration of the prevalence of eels
Give it up now!
Urging the listener to accept the presence of eels
Eels!
Reaffirming the presence of eels
Eels, eels, give it up now!
Repetition, urging the listener to accept the presence of eels
Eels, eels, give it up now!
Repetition, continuing to urge the listener to accept the presence of eels
I was obselete
I was outdated, no longer useful
I couldn't hear the beat
I couldn't keep up with the rhythm of contemporary music
Staggerin about on me old mans feet
Walking unsteadily like an elderly person
I had one foot in the grave
I was close to death
But now I'm nu rave!
But now I'm part of the new rave scene
But now I'm nu rave!
Reiteration, emphasizing the transformation to a new rave scene member
It's a mash up!
It's a combination of different styles/elements
Pie and mash up!
A specific type of British food being referenced, implying a mix of elements
Elements of the past
Influence from the past
And elements of the future
Incorporating futuristic elements
Comin atcha
Coming towards you, happening to you
I'm the hitcher
I'm the one who's coming/happening to you
Let me put you in the picture!
Let me explain/show you how it is
Eels up inside ya
Reiteration of eels entering your body
Findin an entrance where they can
Reiteration, emphasizing eels trying to find a way into the body
Eels up inside ya
Reiteration, continuing the image of eels entering the body
Findin an entrance where they can
Reiteration, continuing to emphasize eels trying to enter the body
Elements of the past and the future combining to make something not quite as good as either...
The merging of different elements from different times and spaces creates something that isn't quite as good as the original elements
Contributed by Parker V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Caddicarus
you can see strong influences of Vic and Bob in the Boosh.....it's good to see some comedians have taste!
@rosellia2860
Hello Daddy Caddy. Nice to see you here.
@ghandimate3
Woah. Daddy caddy?
@rozharris6834
Caddy is the top comment. Hah.
@fawnieee
Such an old comment 😭
@justme-yr2xf
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@EllieCopterFTW
As a teenager this was humerous. As an adult and a medic, this is a useful aide memoire on how to describe good quality pelvic floor exercises to patients. Well done boosh, well done.
@misszombiequeen
I really need to know more
@luxwolf8858
@misszombiequeen bump
@EllieCopterFTW
"pretend you're sitting in a bath full of eels and you don't want to let any of them in "