He Liked To Feel It

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About He Liked To Feel It

"He Liked to Feel It" is a song by Canadian group Crash Test Dummies and was the first single from their 1996 album A Worm's Life. The song and subsequent video generated some controversy for the band due to the subject matter about a boy, who experimented with different ways of pulling out his tooth. To date, it is the band's highest-peaking single in their native Canada, reaching number two in November 1996. However, it failed to chart elsewhere in the world except on the US Billboard Adult Alternative Songs chart, peaking at number 18.  


Year:
2009
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There was a boy
Who liked to wiggle his tooth loose so he could show it
And then we'd watch
While he would tie it to a doorknob, wind up, and then slam it

And that was how he liked to have his teeth pulled out
He told us how he liked to feel it when it came out

But he grew tired
Of using doorknobs and so he thought up a brand-new trick
He said he'd tie
His tooth to his dog's tail, find a stick, wind up, and then throw it

And that was how he liked to have his teeth pulled out
He told us how he liked to feel it when it came out

He called his dog
But just as he was set to go, his dad arrived there
He yelled at him
Then got some pliers, held him, wound up, and yanked it out right there

That wasn't how he liked to have his teeth pulled out
He wouldn't tell us how it felt when it came out

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The Crash Test Dummies are a Canadian folk rock/alternative rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba, widely known for their 1993 single "Mmm Mmm Mmm Mmm". more »

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Written by: BRAD ROBERTS

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

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15 facts about this song

Song Title
"He Liked to Feel It" is a song by the band Crash Test Dummies.
Band Origin
Crash Test Dummies is a Canadian folk-rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba.
Album Info
"He Liked to Feel It" is featured on the band's third full-length album, "A Worm's Life," which was released in 1996.
Song Length
The song has a duration of approximately 4 minutes and 1 second.
Song Genre
The genre of "He Liked to Feel It" is alternative rock, a style the Crash Test Dummies are well-known for.
Unusual Storyline
The song tells a rather odd and whimsical story about a boy who pulls out his teeth for the pure sensation of it.
Song Writer
Like many Crash Test Dummies songs, "He Liked to Feel It" was written by Brad Roberts, the band's lead vocalist and guitarist.
Reception
Though not as commercially successful as some of the band's earlier work, "He Liked to Feel It" is still a popular song among fans due to its quirky lyrics and catchy melody.
Music Video
The music video for "He Liked to Feel It" has a distinctive animated style, with the characters and scenes drawn in a way that reflects the absurdity of the song's lyrics.
Trivia
Despite its odd subject matter, "He Liked to Feel It" was actually used in a dental commercial.
Live Performances
The energy and storytelling nature of "He Liked to Feel It" make it a popular choice for live performances during Crash Test Dummies concerts.
Influence
The song, like many by the Crash Test Dummies, often encourages listeners to reflect on deeper themes in an unconventional way - this one through the story of a boy who simply likes to feel things, even if they cause discomfort.
Band Line-up
The band members when this song was released included Brad Roberts (vocals, guitar), Ellen Reid (vocals, keyboards), Dan Roberts (bass), Benjamin Darvill (mandolin, harmonica), and Mitch Dorge (drums).
MuchMusic
The music video for "He Liked to Feel It" received airplay on the Canadian music channel, MuchMusic.
Colleague Collaboration
The song was produced by Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads - a famous new wave band of the 1980s. Jerry Harrison produced several albums for Crash Test Dummies.

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