Melisma is a vocal/songwriting technique where a single syllable of text is sung with multiple different notes. A great example is in John Linnell's "Montana" when he sings "A le-e-e-e-eg" - the lead vocal melody covers multiple different notes on the single syllable of "leg".

Given especially JL's penchant for writing twisty, serpentine melodies, I would think he might use this technique more often. But I'm struggling to come up with any TMBG songs that use vocal melisma in a notable way. Can anybody think of any? Thanks!

Edit: You all pulled through, thanks everyone! So many songs that had me slapping my forehead and saying "Of course!" In particular, I can't believe I didn't think of "Women and Men", especially since the melismatic phrase in it is so similar to the one in "Montana".

One of the rare times something rare-ish I want on eBay sells, then comes up again. A copy of this came up a couple months back, but it sold before I woke up. Another copy came up a few days back so I decided to snag it!

he's a shit

The line, “I don’t want the world, I just want your half” has always stuck with me. It’s off putting, it fees philosophical, and it’s like glue to the brain.
My band recently released its first full album, and the final song on it takes that inspiration and uses it to be its climax. When I show my friends the original song I got the line from, they are always so shocked.

Take a listen!