Doctor Worm

This article is about the song. For the fictional character, see Madan Senki Ryukendo.
"Doctor Worm"
Single by They Might Be Giants
from the album Severe Tire Damage
Released 1998
Format CD
Recorded 1998
Genre Alternative rock
Length 3:01
Label Elektra
Writer(s) John Flansburgh, John Linnell
Producer(s) Pat Dillett, Tom Durack, They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants singles chronology
"S-E-X-X-Y"
(1996)
"Doctor Worm"
(1998)
"Boss of Me"
(2000)

"Doctor Worm" is a song by They Might Be Giants. It first appeared on the primarily live album Severe Tire Damage, being one of only three studio-recorded songs on the album. It was also released as a single and featured in a music video directed by band member John Flansburgh.

The lyrics describe a new drummer learning to play his instrument better. He invents a stage name for himself ("Doctor Worm"), and the song's narrator also describes his friend, a bassist known as "Rabbi Vole".

The song placed as #13 on the Triple J Hottest 100, 1998 and appears on the compilation CD.[1]

Music video

A music video for the song was featured in an episode of the Nickelodeon television series KaBlam!.

In the video, Doctor Worm (an actual worm in medical attire) earns the respect of a musical group in search of a percussionist.[2]

An alternate video, shot in black and white, features the band performing the song in an apartment office surrounded by medical paraphernalia.

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