This is one the greatest albums ever. I have been a rabid music omnivore for 20 years and nothing, absolutely NOTHING sounds like this album. The first time I heard two-headed boy pt2. with Jeff's plaintive cry "Daddy please hear this song that I sing" I wept like a child. Stunning.
20 years?! You've been listening more time than I have been alive, haha. I appreciate very much your words, sir. Is good to know Jeff's music breaks boundaries among generations.
@@tonywhitburn Music always transcends generations, as does any great art form. I really enjoyed your reaction and seeing someone experience the album for the first time. Subscribed and looking forward to more content in the future. Cheers
YES!!!! YOU GET IT!!!! PEOPLE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT HOW THIS ALBUM IS SAD (and it is in parts) but it’s a celebration of life and love and all kinds of stuff!!!!! Thank you!!!!
I think, that while it may sound happy, the sadness from it is inescapable. The happy sounds always sound pained, at least to me. And maybe that’s all he can do, the happiest he can be; and that hits harder than anything I’ve ever heard.
*wanders in wearing a dressing gown, pushing a walker* Takes me back to the fall of '98, first year in college. Never did see 'em back then no, never came close. But oh, many years later, I saw 'em. Down on the Jersey shore... far from home. That's another story though. *promptly shits on the floor*
This is honestly one of the dopest reactions I’ve seen. Love seeing people genuinely enjoying some new music instead of just sitting there not even reacting at all. I also just love seeing this album get more appreciation. Dope video bro. 👍🏽
I don't normally watch reaction videos but I've watched this at least 4 times. This album is very special to me, and one that can be very tough to get into. You approach the sound and the strangeness of it with an openness that I find truly admirable. The way you key into the 'spirit' of this album is a joy to watch. It is almost impossible to know exactly what the lyricist exactly means by all of this but it really does make you "nostalgic for something that never happened to me." It perpetuates and beautifies a kind of indescribable but immediately knowable sadness and joy that I think you make room in your listening to catch. Thank you for this!
Awww, man. Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts. They give me the motivation to keep doing what I do. This album became very special to me as well. I guess it touched my spirit in a way I can't describe but just show. I'm really glad to know I'm not the only one. Cheers!
this was the first album and band i found for myself in middle school, i wasn't allowed to listen to secular music for a long time and nmh was like my first love and they shaped my music taste so much, seeing how much you loved the album made me so happy (:
He's like 22 getting nostalgic for something that never happened to him. Honestly NMH has never once been on the radio I have heard. Maybe in Athens or somewhere but not like you're acting as if it was as ubiquitous as say Frampton Comes Alive or Kiss me Kiss me Kiss me. Give the kids a break.
I never understood the logic behind shaming someone for just learning someone. At one point you hadn't heard this album either. Then you did. So the only difference between you and him is chronology. Well who gives a fuck?
I'm 50 live in Australia and only discovered this band this year?!?! I nearly cry each time I listen to it because I could have been absorbing them in my 20's.... Had never heard of them at all!??!
Dude. I had the same exact reaction and cried at two headed boy pt. 2, IT'S SO GREAT TO SEE HOW MUCH YOU ENJOYED THIS ALBUM. Also the girl on the front is a tamborine or drum
Two Headed Boy pt. 2 is an amazing closing track. Maybe I didn't cry right here in my first reaction, but more than one tear I've shed listening to it. I'm glad to know you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and for the insight on tambourine girl, haha. Cheers!
It's great to see someone fall in love with this album - the same way I did years ago. This album is like being a kid and opening presents on Christmas morning. Child like innocence.
@@nicholaswhisler9844 This is what I found. "The lines 'I love you Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ I love you' are replaced in the booklet with a small explanation by Jeff. '...and now a song for Jesus Christ. And since this seems to confuse people I'd like to simply say that I mean what I sing although the theme of endless endless on this album is not based on any religion but more in the belief that all things seem to contain a white light within them that I see as eternal.'"
This is one of my very favorite albums of all times. Find it hard to describe how it makes me feel... It has influenced me so much. Every song is a masterpiece, on top of that, and the sound is so so unique. I'm a few years older than you and than this album and it makes me tremendously happy people keep discovering it. Much love.
You're about the age I was when I started my musical journey and had the absolute most fun of my life. I discovered SO MUCH. I went to so many shows. I'm 35 now and watching you listen to this stuff for the first time takes me back to a happy time. Thank you 🤧
There is much more than on the surface with nmh (neutral milk hotel) google some of their other "albums" that consist of some hidden gems in the form of demos and other incomplete or unreleased songs. Google these alblums (Ferris Wheel on Fire, Beauty, Unknown Demo #1, Going down, Unknown Demos 2, Shannons monroe house demos, hype city soundtrack, Little birds)
Man, I look up music reactions all the time & I can’t believe you’ve never come up in my searches before this. Love the material you’re reacting to. No one else is doing it. It took me about half a second to sub.
10:36 MANNNN I just listened to this album for the first time yesterday and I had the exact same reaction. God...what have I been sleeping on? Every song is just....
Dude, your genuine excitement , awe and revelation while listening to Aeroplane was a joy to witness. Your commentary and musing, too, were a perfect pairing with the “reaction” premise of the video. If I may, I’d love to see Astral Weeks by Van Morrison if you’ve never heard it...
Thanks for your words, man! I was just thinking about getting into Van Morrison the other day. Would you say that album is a good starting point? Cheers!
Tony Whitburn, I’ll say this, it will give you the “ah-ha” moment you want, and it is arguably the best of an epic discography. Can’t go wrong, I think it will quickly become one of your favorite records!
I had the exact t same reaction that you did the first time I listened to this album, I even cried to it. This album just does something to me that I can't even explain and it's great. Truly one of the most beautiful pieces of art/music ever recorded in my opinion.
First time I have ever commented on a RUclips video. I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I have been listening to this album since it came out and your joy of discovery brought me back to the time I first heard it. I was smiling through the whole video watching you discover the beauty and genius of this work of art. Thank you for bringing back the feeling of joy of when I first heard this. Just Thank You.
History lesson - this album is the most popular to come out of a group of musicians called The Elephant 6 Collective, based in Athens Georgia outside of Atlanta. They all played on and produced each others albums, all lo-fi tape indie music. Other bands include: Apples in Stereo, the Olivia Tremor Control, The Music Tapes, and a few more. I have met several of them as some of them still play and my old band played with them sometimes. They are all really really nice and creative guys. A couple have passed away. I recommend checking out the other bands too. Really great stuff.
Thanks for taking me through your experience. I started with NMH with On Avery Island. My first listen to this album I knew it would always be the best ever written (to me). You took me back to the first time I heard it and the joy I got from it’s sadness. Thanks!
I’m glad you enjoyed this. As a Trombonist (the main brass instrument on the album) and guitarist, discovering this album was a revelation, even though I had broad music tastes before this
One of my favorite albums. You hit the nail on the head when you said it makes you nostalgic for something that never happened to me. Excellent album review.
If you want hear something vintage, psycheledic like Flaming Lips, Eels or Mercury Rev but mixed with space rock and progresive rock like Radiohead and King Crimson You have to listen the debut of the british band Flotation Toy Warning, it's called "A buffers Guide to the flight deck" it's amaizing. It's totally a masterpiece
I've loved this album for many years, and one of the highlights of my musical life was the privilege of seeing them perform the entire album live in Manchester, UK. The tour was a total surprise, after years with no activity. And they were absolutely wonderful. Thanks for the brilliant reaction, I'm so glad you found this album and it gave me real pleasure to watch you connect with it in such an open and genuine way 😊. Subscribed
I'm not great at keeping up on tours of bands I love and I just happened to come across these tour dates in 2013. I couldn't believe my luck. It was an amazing show and I'm forever grateful that I was able to experience it.
I first discovered this album atriums the same time you did and it’s since become my favorite. Seeing your first reaction reminded me so much of mine and all the emotions came flooding back. Thank you
If your into this vibe, there's a few movies that this album took influence from, like a clockwork orange, the shining, Barry Lyndon, eyes wide shut, 2001 a space odyssey, evil dead 2, the omen, the thing, trainspotting and come look and see
I only discovered this album a few years ago. Like you, I loved it. It really reaches me emotionally. I like how you do your reviews. Please consider reacting to some Modest Mouse. My all time favorite album is The Lonesome Crowded West. I think you would love it based on what I know you like from your videos. Tons of energy and unusual music with some of the best lyrics imaginable.
If you like this sort of upbeat vibe, I really recommend Moxy Fruvos. They are such a hidden gem when it comes to indie folk songs. Their album Bargainville is just so much fun to listen to
I don’t usually like reaction videos, but this one I really enjoyed! This is my favorite album and I’ve listened to it a ton! I love Jeff’s lyrics. They’re so surreal and beautiful at the same time. I also really love the saw in this album, especially in the intro of Two-Headed Boy Pt. 2! If you like this album, you might like ‘Are You Sleepy’ by The Gerbils (the horn player and drummer of Neutral Milk Hotel), and ‘The Orbiting Human Circus-EP’ by The Music Tapes (the saw player of Neutral Milk Hotel), and maybe even ‘Smoke Machine’ by Chocolate U.S.A (again, the saw player for NMH)!
Great video, as someone that has grandparents which are holocaust survives and hearing their stories make this album not the easiest listen, still this is one of my favourite albums of all time, and I really enjoyed your reaction!
on the live at jittery joes version of that last track, he says "when she gets up to leave" and he holds that eeeeee sounding note for so long, and then he goes aaaaaaahhhhhhahhhhhhhhhhhahhhhhhhahahahhh da dee dee dee dee. it is spectcular.
if you dig this, check out mewithoutYou, their later catalogue (especially its all crazy its all false its all a dream its allright) has a similar vibe.
Tony Whitburn I know this is an old comment, but I just listened to the album yesterday, and you should definitely give it a listen. I really enjoyed it
Tony Whitburn I didn’t see this comment before, and I’m glad you’ll give it a listen! Pretty good stuff, very theatrical and beautiful B) love the content btw, keep up the great work!
@@tonywhitburn yeah, in his other book, will grayson willgrayson , there its mentioned that both the lead characters love NMH , with Holland 1945 being the fav
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"This makes me nostalgic about something that never happened to me" perfectly describes how this album feels to me
Isabella Calvao So glad to know I’m not the only one. Thanks for watching!
I just wanted to comment the same
The vocals and guitar of Oh Comely were recorded straight up in one take
And at the end of the track you can hear someone in the studio shouting "holy shit"
that’s crazy i didn’t know
This is one the greatest albums ever. I have been a rabid music omnivore for 20 years and nothing, absolutely NOTHING sounds like this album. The first time I heard two-headed boy pt2. with Jeff's plaintive cry "Daddy please hear this song that I sing" I wept like a child. Stunning.
20 years?! You've been listening more time than I have been alive, haha. I appreciate very much your words, sir. Is good to know Jeff's music breaks boundaries among generations.
@@tonywhitburn Music always transcends generations, as does any great art form. I really enjoyed your reaction and seeing someone experience the album for the first time. Subscribed and looking forward to more content in the future. Cheers
Patrick McHugh it is the greatest album ever.
YES!!!! YOU GET IT!!!! PEOPLE ALWAYS TALK ABOUT HOW THIS ALBUM IS SAD (and it is in parts) but it’s a celebration of life and love and all kinds of stuff!!!!! Thank you!!!!
I think, that while it may sound happy, the sadness from it is inescapable. The happy sounds always sound pained, at least to me. And maybe that’s all he can do, the happiest he can be; and that hits harder than anything I’ve ever heard.
Your pure delight in this album transported me back to 15 years ago when I first heard it.
*wanders in wearing a dressing gown, pushing a walker* Takes me back to the fall of '98, first year in college. Never did see 'em back then no, never came close.
But oh, many years later, I saw 'em. Down on the Jersey shore... far from home.
That's another story though.
*promptly shits on the floor*
I’m from Ruston and started listening to the in high school because someone mentioned Jeff went to my high school. It made me feel less lonely.
Two-Headed Boy is one of the most emotional songs I've ever heard and I'm not even sure what it's about!
I tear up whenever I listen to it. It reminds me of my mom, who died 4 years ago.
Off topic but nice pfp, attack on titan is cool 👌
This is honestly one of the dopest reactions I’ve seen. Love seeing people genuinely enjoying some new music instead of just sitting there not even reacting at all. I also just love seeing this album get more appreciation. Dope video bro. 👍🏽
I don't normally watch reaction videos but I've watched this at least 4 times. This album is very special to me, and one that can be very tough to get into. You approach the sound and the strangeness of it with an openness that I find truly admirable. The way you key into the 'spirit' of this album is a joy to watch. It is almost impossible to know exactly what the lyricist exactly means by all of this but it really does make you "nostalgic for something that never happened to me." It perpetuates and beautifies a kind of indescribable but immediately knowable sadness and joy that I think you make room in your listening to catch. Thank you for this!
Awww, man. Thank you so much for your kind words and thoughts. They give me the motivation to keep doing what I do.
This album became very special to me as well. I guess it touched my spirit in a way I can't describe but just show. I'm really glad to know I'm not the only one. Cheers!
Ghost is my favorite, among an album of really great songs.
Same.
'Oh Comely' never gets old
The songs make me want to travel the world in search of the most beautiful things.
this was the first album and band i found for myself in middle school, i wasn't allowed to listen to secular music for a long time and nmh was like my first love and they shaped my music taste so much, seeing how much you loved the album made me so happy (:
Talk about one hell of an introduction to secular music!
“I don’t why, but this is making me really happy!” Oh god oh no
I absolutely cannot listen to random songs off of this album. I have to listen to it as a single song.
This might be the most accurate description of a first listen to this album that I’ve ever heard.
you wear flannels and and have radiohead on wall and you haven't heard of this album?
He's like 22 getting nostalgic for something that never happened to him. Honestly NMH has never once been on the radio I have heard. Maybe in Athens or somewhere but not like you're acting as if it was as ubiquitous as say Frampton Comes Alive or Kiss me Kiss me Kiss me. Give the kids a break.
Honestly I didn't find out about them till like 2019. And I grew up late 90s early 2000's but once I did boy I was never the same lol.
I never understood the logic behind shaming someone for just learning someone. At one point you hadn't heard this album either. Then you did. So the only difference between you and him is chronology. Well who gives a fuck?
I'm 50 live in Australia and only discovered this band this year?!?! I nearly cry each time I listen to it because I could have been absorbing them in my 20's.... Had never heard of them at all!??!
Dude. I had the same exact reaction and cried at two headed boy pt. 2, IT'S SO GREAT TO SEE HOW MUCH YOU ENJOYED THIS ALBUM. Also the girl on the front is a tamborine or drum
Two Headed Boy pt. 2 is an amazing closing track. Maybe I didn't cry right here in my first reaction, but more than one tear I've shed listening to it.
I'm glad to know you enjoyed the video. Thank you for watching and for the insight on tambourine girl, haha. Cheers!
11:01 “I don’t know what this is... but I like it so BAD!”
Goddamn that’s the feeling.
FelixRosas10 we’ve all had that feeling
7:07 His realization at this point is amazing
It's great to see someone fall in love with this album - the same way I did years ago. This album is like being a kid and opening presents on Christmas morning. Child like innocence.
was on mushrooms the first time i heard this album (2005).. wild night
Atheist here who happily sings, "I love you Jesus Christ at the top of my lungs!" 🤣 Just great stuff.
I guess that would resonate with you because it's being used as an expletive not him saying he loves Jesus.
How can you tell if someone is an atheist? Dont worry theyll let you know. 🙄
@@dr0psy Did that comment make you feel better about yourself?
@@nicholaswhisler9844 This is what I found. "The lines 'I love you Jesus Christ, Jesus Christ I love you' are replaced in the booklet with a small explanation by Jeff. '...and now a song for Jesus Christ. And since this seems to confuse people I'd like to simply say that I mean what I sing although the theme of endless endless on this album is not based on any religion but more in the belief that all things seem to contain a white light within them that I see as eternal.'"
@@dr0psy how can you tell if someones a christian? they suck the fun out of everything
When I was young I went to war torn village in France and had this album on in my headphones, it was probably the most profound experience in my life
This is one of my very favorite albums of all times. Find it hard to describe how it makes me feel... It has influenced me so much. Every song is a masterpiece, on top of that, and the sound is so so unique. I'm a few years older than you and than this album and it makes me tremendously happy people keep discovering it. Much love.
Your enthusiasm is so cute
The only way to react to Neutral Milk Hotel:. THE ENTIRE ALBUM ❤️
Seeing him looking like he's deeply contemplating while the lyrics say "semen stains the mountaintops at 8:07
😂
Thanks man. Love to see such a visceral reaction to this album. Took me a few listens to appreciate it. You have a keen soul.
I feel like I'm going through the same process as you, as I left this album in the burner for way too long, and I brought it out and it was perfect.
You're about the age I was when I started my musical journey and had the absolute most fun of my life. I discovered SO MUCH. I went to so many shows. I'm 35 now and watching you listen to this stuff for the first time takes me back to a happy time. Thank you 🤧
Just crazy good. Made me weep back in the day.
There is much more than on the surface with nmh (neutral milk hotel) google some of their other "albums" that consist of some hidden gems in the form of demos and other incomplete or unreleased songs. Google these alblums (Ferris Wheel on Fire, Beauty, Unknown Demo #1, Going down, Unknown Demos 2, Shannons monroe house demos, hype city soundtrack, Little birds)
Thanks! I just discover nmh
Man, I look up music reactions all the time & I can’t believe you’ve never come up in my searches before this. Love the material you’re reacting to. No one else is doing it. It took me about half a second to sub.
“Potato girl is my new crush” LOL
10:36 MANNNN
I just listened to this album for the first time yesterday and I had the exact same reaction. God...what have I been sleeping on?
Every song is just....
Dude, your genuine excitement , awe and revelation while listening to Aeroplane was a joy to witness. Your commentary and musing, too, were a perfect pairing with the “reaction” premise of the video. If I may, I’d love to see Astral Weeks by Van Morrison if you’ve never heard it...
Thanks for your words, man! I was just thinking about getting into Van Morrison the other day. Would you say that album is a good starting point?
Cheers!
Tony Whitburn, I’ll say this, it will give you the “ah-ha” moment you want, and it is arguably the best of an epic discography. Can’t go wrong, I think it will quickly become one of your favorite records!
I had the exact t same reaction that you did the first time I listened to this album, I even cried to it. This album just does something to me that I can't even explain and it's great. Truly one of the most beautiful pieces of art/music ever recorded in my opinion.
First time I have ever commented on a RUclips video. I just wanted to say THANK YOU! I have been listening to this album since it came out and your joy of discovery brought me back to the time I first heard it. I was smiling through the whole video watching you discover the beauty and genius of this work of art. Thank you for bringing back the feeling of joy of when I first heard this. Just Thank You.
History lesson - this album is the most popular to come out of a group of musicians called The Elephant 6 Collective, based in Athens Georgia outside of Atlanta. They all played on and produced each others albums, all lo-fi tape indie music. Other bands include: Apples in Stereo, the Olivia Tremor Control, The Music Tapes, and a few more. I have met several of them as some of them still play and my old band played with them sometimes. They are all really really nice and creative guys. A couple have passed away. I recommend checking out the other bands too. Really great stuff.
Man I'm almost jealous seeing you experience this for the first time, but most of all I'm happy for you
Omg your reaction was fantastic! I’m glad you liked it dude, great content. Keep up the great work :)
Thanks, man!
Thanks for taking me through your experience. I started with NMH with On Avery Island. My first listen to this album I knew it would always be the best ever written (to me). You took me back to the first time I heard it and the joy I got from it’s sadness. Thanks!
I love how this guy reacts lol. "What is this feeling?" describes how I feel when I listen to this.
I’m glad you enjoyed this. As a Trombonist (the main brass instrument on the album) and guitarist, discovering this album was a revelation, even though I had broad music tastes before this
I saw them live once and wept like a little baby and it was great
One of my favorite albums. You hit the nail on the head when you said it makes you nostalgic for something that never happened to me. Excellent album review.
If you want hear something vintage, psycheledic like Flaming Lips, Eels or Mercury Rev but mixed with space rock and progresive rock like Radiohead and King Crimson
You have to listen the debut of the british band Flotation Toy Warning, it's called "A buffers Guide to the flight deck" it's amaizing. It's totally a masterpiece
The pure joy and love for this album on your face puts a big smile on my face. One of the only music reactions I've felt compelled to give a like to.
I've loved this album for many years, and one of the highlights of my musical life was the privilege of seeing them perform the entire album live in Manchester, UK. The tour was a total surprise, after years with no activity. And they were absolutely wonderful.
Thanks for the brilliant reaction, I'm so glad you found this album and it gave me real pleasure to watch you connect with it in such an open and genuine way 😊. Subscribed
I'm not great at keeping up on tours of bands I love and I just happened to come across these tour dates in 2013. I couldn't believe my luck. It was an amazing show and I'm forever grateful that I was able to experience it.
Air organ! Such a nostalgic sound
I first discovered this album atriums the same time you did and it’s since become my favorite. Seeing your first reaction reminded me so much of mine and all the emotions came flooding back. Thank you
If your into this vibe, there's a few movies that this album took influence from, like a clockwork orange, the shining, Barry Lyndon, eyes wide shut, 2001 a space odyssey, evil dead 2, the omen, the thing, trainspotting and come look and see
i wish i could listen to this album for the first time again. i just bought the vinyl and it’s great
I only discovered this album a few years ago. Like you, I loved it. It really reaches me emotionally. I like how you do your reviews.
Please consider reacting to some Modest Mouse. My all time favorite album is The Lonesome Crowded West. I think you would love it based on what I know you like from your videos. Tons of energy and unusual music with some of the best lyrics imaginable.
If you like this sort of upbeat vibe, I really recommend Moxy Fruvos. They are such a hidden gem when it comes to indie folk songs. Their album Bargainville is just so much fun to listen to
I don’t usually like reaction videos, but this one I really enjoyed! This is my favorite album and I’ve listened to it a ton! I love Jeff’s lyrics. They’re so surreal and beautiful at the same time. I also really love the saw in this album, especially in the intro of Two-Headed Boy Pt. 2!
If you like this album, you might like ‘Are You Sleepy’ by The Gerbils (the horn player and drummer of Neutral Milk Hotel), and ‘The Orbiting Human Circus-EP’ by The Music Tapes (the saw player of Neutral Milk Hotel), and maybe even ‘Smoke Machine’ by Chocolate U.S.A (again, the saw player for NMH)!
Great video, as someone that has grandparents which are holocaust survives and hearing their stories make this album not the easiest listen, still this is one of my favourite albums of all time, and I really enjoyed your reaction!
Great reaction dude, I loved seeing your passion and wonderment
oh comely is one of my fav 💕
Definitely a tambourine not a potato
on the live at jittery joes version of that last track, he says "when she gets up to leave" and he holds that eeeeee sounding note for so long, and then he goes aaaaaaahhhhhhahhhhhhhhhhhahhhhhhhahahahhh da dee dee dee dee. it is spectcular.
You should check out their EP Ferris Wheel on Fire
April Ludgate, I love you
Great review!
A+ video. You get it.
That album talks about life, company and death
if you dig this, check out mewithoutYou, their later catalogue (especially its all crazy its all false its all a dream its allright) has a similar vibe.
caniscream I definitely will. Thanks for the recommendation!
You should also do their first album
Please, listen to "Peter Gabriel IV" by Peter Gabriel :) I love your reaction to this masterpiece! Neutral Milk Hotel are fantastic!
Also you should review “apricot princess” by Rex Orange County. One of my favorite albums :)
I've heard a lot about that album. One of these days for sure!
Tony Whitburn I know this is an old comment, but I just listened to the album yesterday, and you should definitely give it a listen. I really enjoyed it
Tony Whitburn I didn’t see this comment before, and I’m glad you’ll give it a listen! Pretty good stuff, very theatrical and beautiful B) love the content btw, keep up the great work!
(its a cult)
great vid man
Something tells me you’re a radiohead fan.
Think her head is some kind of traditional irish drum
This album made me love Jesus Christ
You should do Siamese dream by smashing pumpkins
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Elephant 6
Whose here cause of John Green
What do you mean, man? John Green like the TFIOS author?
@@tonywhitburn yeah, in his other book, will grayson willgrayson , there its mentioned that both the lead characters love NMH , with Holland 1945 being the fav
I think I'm the only 14 year old who digs Neutral Milk Hotel
I did when I was 14 too
I feel you
Lol no not at all
im 16 does that count? lol
You’re not alone lol
2 years later, I realise this was a stupid comment
It's not religious though, it's more like using jesus christ as an expletive.
im really glad you got it right away, i liked it the first time i heard it but i didn't realise its true greatness for quite a while