“[And] “Rusty Pipes” was a very stream-of-conscious situation where it’s definitely open to multiple interpretations.”
- Mark Everett, when asked whether Rusty Pipes was some kind of protest song
[Verse 1]
Rattle on the rusty pipes
Hit 'em hard, and hit 'em bright and clear
And make a noise, so everyone cannot mistake it's you
And let 'em know just what it's like
When you're not alright
[Verse 2]
Pray to god it won't get worse
That you'll be riding in a hearse to this
The party that you don't want to be ever invited to
But you'll be goin' anyway
However much you pray
Define a way, you'll find a way
No matter what I say
[Verse 3]
Rattle on the rusty pipes
Wake 'em up; give them a fright
They can't just shake off like a scary dream
They have most every night
Don't even try; I can't be saved
I'm beautiful and brave
Rusty Pipes was written by Koool G Murder & Mark Oliver Everett.
Rusty Pipes was produced by Mark Oliver Everett & Mickey Petralia.
Eels released Rusty Pipes on Fri Apr 06 2018.