Aching To Sneeze

Crash Test Dummies · Give Yourself A Hand

I've been aching to sneeze

Begging please, pretty please

But I can't get the thing to come out



I've been down on my knees

I've been pissing on trees

But the evil thing just won't come out



Come on out, my pretty baby

Relieve me of my burden, little baby

Come on out, my pretty baby



I've been waking at dawn

With the big bird on

And I can't make the thing go away



I've been throwing up drinks

In the toilets and sinks

But it just sticks around anyway



Come on out, my pretty baby

Relieve me of my burden, little baby

Come on out, my pretty baby



I've been waking at dawn

With a fever going on

And a stain that just won't wash away



I've got nothing to hide

It's just something inside

That keeps coming back, day after day



Come on out, my pretty baby

Relieve me of my burden, little baby

Come on out, my pretty baby, oh yeah



My pretty baby, yeah

My pretty baby

Aching To Sneeze

Aching To Sneeze stands as a distinctive song in the discography of the Canadian rock group Crash Test Dummies. Released on the 1998 album Give Yourself A Hand, the track showcases the band's signature blend of baritone vocals and eclectic instrumentation. While the group is often celebrated for their earlier folk-rock anthems, this recording reflects their continued experimentation with theatrical arrangements and narrative songwriting. The song captures the band's ability to find humor and depth in mundane human experiences, a hallmark of their creative approach during this era. As part of their broader catalogue, it contributes to the diverse sonic landscape that defined the Crash Test Dummies' mid-career output, offering listeners a glimpse into their evolving musical identity beyond their initial commercial breakthrough.