The Golden Eel
Ween Lyrics


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Sitting alone in the den watching the eel
Help me find my way home watching the eel
Burrows it's head in the sand, daylight has come
There shall be rest in a while, daylight has come

I can not repeal the words of the golden eel

Who can explain all these thoughts racking my mind
An endless barrage of shit racking my mind
The eel offered his help I can't understand
Speaking it's truth from the bank now I can see

I can not repeal the words of the golden eel
I can not repeal the words of the golden eel

I can not repeal the words of the golden eel
I can not reveal the words of the golden eel





I can not repeal the words of the golden eel
I can not reveal the words of the golden eel

Overall Meaning

In Ween's "The Golden Eel," the singer sits alone in the den, watching an eel and seeking guidance to find their way home. The eel is a representation of wisdom, offering insights from the bank of the water. The refrain repeats the inability to "repeal" or "reveal" the words of the golden eel, suggesting that there are profound and mysterious truths that can't be easily articulated or understood.


The lyrics capture a sense of confusion, uncertainty, and seeking. The imagery of an eel, a creature that can move with fluid grace but also disappear quickly, emphasizes the elusive and mystical qualities of the guidance being sought. At the same time, the daylight arriving suggests that there is an eventual resolution or peace.


Overall, the song seems to capture a sense of seeking spiritual understanding or guidance in a confusing and chaotic world. The lyrics don't explicitly prescribe a specific source for that guidance or understanding but leave it up to interpretation.


Line by Line Meaning

Sitting alone in the den watching the eel
I am alone in a room, observing an eel.


Help me find my way home watching the eel
I hope that the eel can guide me back to my home.


Burrows it's head in the sand, daylight has come
The eel hides itself in the sand, as the sun rises.


There shall be rest in a while, daylight has come
It is now daylight and soon there will be a chance to rest.


I can not repeal the words of the golden eel
I cannot forget or ignore the advice given by the eel.


Who can explain all these thoughts racking my mind
I am overwhelmed and cannot understand my own thoughts.


An endless barrage of shit racking my mind
My mind is full of countless negative thoughts.


The eel offered his help I can't understand
The eel has offered its assistance but I am unable to comprehend how it can help.


Speaking it's truth from the bank now I can see
The eel is speaking honestly and now I understand what it means to say.


I can not reveal the words of the golden eel
I cannot share or articulate the advice given by the eel.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MICHAEL MELCHIONDO, AARON FREEMAN

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