Sad Foot Sign
Eels · B-Sides & Rarities 1996-2003 [2005]
sad foot sign
why you gotta taunt me this way
the happy side is broken now
it's gonna be an awful day
and if i have to drive back by
to see from a different side
would it be enough to say
the first time was a lie
sad foot sign
the end is coming
that's what they say
maybe you could see it
in your heart for one day
to let me feel what it's about
to really be alive
to live and breathe and see and feel
then i can die
and when i come back to this world
i'll put on the uniform
and go into the foot sign shop
where you were born
why you gotta taunt me this way
the happy side is broken now
it's gonna be an awful day
and if i have to drive back by
to see from a different side
would it be enough to say
the first time was a lie
sad foot sign
the end is coming
that's what they say
maybe you could see it
in your heart for one day
to let me feel what it's about
to really be alive
to live and breathe and see and feel
then i can die
and when i come back to this world
i'll put on the uniform
and go into the foot sign shop
where you were born
Sad Foot Sign
Eels' "Sad Foot Sign" stands as a poignant chapter in the band's extensive discography, originally released on the 2005 compilation "B-Sides & Rarities 1996-2003." The track exemplifies the group's signature blend of folk-rock and introspective songwriting, characterized by John Eales' emotive vocals and intricate acoustic arrangements. As a rare release, the song highlights the band's dedication to capturing authentic, unpolished moments that often define their deeper catalog. Its inclusion in this collection underscores the enduring appeal of their work from the mid-1990s through the early 2000s, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative process behind their most beloved compositions.