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They Might Be Giants — Birdhouse In Your Soul
Album: Dial-A-Song: 20 Years of They Might Be Giants
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Released: 2002
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I'm your only friend
I'm not your only friend
But I'm a little glowing friend
But really I'm not actually your friend
But I am

Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch
Who watches over you
Make a little birdhouse in your soul
Not to put too fine a point on it
Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet
Make a little birdhouse in your soul

I have a secret to tell
From my electrical well
It's a simple message and I'm leaving out
The whistles and bells
So the room must listen to me
Filibuster vigilantly
My name is blue canary one note spelled l-i-t-e
My story's infinite
Like the Longines Symphonette, it doesn't rest

Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch
Who watches over you
Make a little birdhouse in your soul
Not to put too fine a point on it
Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet
Make a little birdhouse in your soul

I'm your only friend
I'm not your only friend
But I'm a little glowing friend
But really I'm not actually your friend
But I am

There's a picture opposite me
Of my primitive ancestry
Which stood on rocky shores
And kept the beaches shipwreck free
Though I respect that a lot
I'd be fired if that were my job
After killing Jason off and
Countless screaming Argonauts
Bluebird of friendliness
Like guardian angels it's always near

Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch
Who watches over you
Make a little birdhouse in your soul
Not to put too fine a point on it
Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet
Make a little birdhouse in your soul

(And while you're at it
Keep the nightlight on inside the
Birdhouse in your soul)

Not to put too fine a point on it
Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet
Make a little birdhouse in your soul

Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch (and while you're at it)
Who watches over you (keep the nightlight on inside the)
Make a little birdhouse in your soul (birdhouse in your soul)

Not to put too fine a point on it
Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet
Make a little birdhouse in your soul

Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch (and while you're at it)
Who watches over you (keep the nightlight on inside the)
Make a little birdhouse in your soul (birdhouse in your soul)

Not to put too fine a point on it
Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet
Make a little birdhouse in your soul
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great tune.  maybe an overrated #9, but one of my lifetime favs.
Posted 12 years ago by myersei    [ Reply ]
   What ? #3
Posted 13 years ago by HazzeSwede    [ Reply ]

                           {#Stop}   {#Stop}   {#Stop}
Posted 13 years ago by musickat    [ Reply ]
 Dgradeworkunit wrote:
I see on previous pages a link to the Pushing Daisies show.  We don't get broadcast TV so we watched the series on DVD.
My wife and I had never seen any of it, so there we were on the couch watching that episode and suddenly my daughter and I start singing along... my poor wife thought she'd been abducted by aliens or something! 
 
You should conspire with your daughter to gaslight your wife a few more times. It'll keep her on her toes...

Great song, great band. I keep bragging about this, but John and John grew up in Lincoln, MA—one of my fave places and next door to my home town. 

"Pushing Daisies" was absolutely wonderful. Its brief two-season run is a clear sign of the decline of American TV and culture in general. Hopefully the next quirky, genre-crossing mystery/romantic comedy that shows up on the small screen will last a little longer.

 
Posted 13 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
 Businessgypsy wrote:
If it's too acute, you're too obtuse!

 
Too funny. What a great comment for this geek rock song!

Posted 13 years ago by Krispian    [ Reply ]
I'm sorta ashamed to admit to my young friends that I just don't get TMBG... So I try to listen and snap my fingers sorta in time but I kinda keep waiting for the cuteness to stop and the music to start. It just ain't happenin' for this Bear.
Posted 13 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]


Posted 13 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Kinda funny that someone mentioned this is Sesame Street music. TMBG is actually now quite big in the kindie rock scene including getting a Grammy in 2009 for Best Musical Album For Children. In fact I think the first in the "Here Come the" series was their last gold. record.

Posted 13 years ago by MilSF1    [ Reply ]
 cc_rider wrote:
Had to go watch their appearance on 'The Tonight Show'. 1990, with Doc Severinsen and the band. Awesome.
 
Me too:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6WKE4aYgOw

Check out the trombone player with the flat top.

 
Posted 13 years ago by apd    [ Reply ]
Maybe.
Posted 13 years ago by michaelgmitchell    [ Reply ]
Ahhh ... great memories. And, the LOUDEST concert I have ever attended! At the University of Michigan ....
Posted 13 years ago by JK27    [ Reply ]
 FlatCat wrote:
The concept of a night-light worrying about "killing Jason off and countless screaming Argonauts" has to be one of the most inspired lines in Rock and Roll.
 
Agreed - these guys are brilliant lyricists.  A lot of the folks posting here seem to be a little humorless - too bad - there are already more than enough things to have to be serious about.

Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
I especially liked their playful, sometimes downright absurd lyrics right from the start. It's nice to listen to them again, but I can understand not everybody likes their somewhat anarchistic approach to musicmaking...
Posted 13 years ago by Hofgarten    [ Reply ]
I see on previous pages a link to the Pushing Daisies show.  We don't get broadcast TV so we watched the series on DVD.
My wife and I had never seen any of it, so there we were on the couch watching that episode and suddenly my daughter and I start singing along... my poor wife thought she'd been abducted by aliens or something! 
Posted 13 years ago by Dgradeworkunit    [ Reply ]
These guys crack me up.  "Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet."   Hyuck, hyuck, hyuck!
Posted 13 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
 sirdroseph wrote:

If you do not like this song, you are a serial killer.{#Daisy}


 
Not YET!... but if I hear much more............


Posted 13 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]

If you do not like this song, you are a serial killer.{#Daisy}


Posted 13 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Bill! What's going on? Lately I'm shutting RP off more often than not. The number of sucko-barfo's is increasing and I've noticed that we're changing the channel more and more often. I hope to not have to go looking for a replacement.
Posted 14 years ago by Lakeview    [ Reply ]
The concept of a night-light worrying about "killing Jason off and countless screaming Argonauts" has to be one of the most inspired lines in Rock and Roll.
Posted 14 years ago by FlatCat    [ Reply ]
Overly 'clever' and simutaneously irritating in equal measures. 
Posted 14 years ago by garycha    [ Reply ]
 scraig wrote:
I like this, but can't stand Gogol Bordello.
 

I happen to agree with you, but fail to see any connections between the two?{#Stupid}
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
Once again showcasing John Linell's unique ability to come up with amazing lyrics about nothing! This song is about a night lite!{#Lol}

Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
I like this, but can't stand Gogol Bordello.
Posted 14 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
Had to go watch their appearance on 'The Tonight Show'. 1990, with Doc Severinsen and the band. Awesome.
Posted 14 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 fatcatjb wrote:
I concur...this tested my patience
 Papernapkin wrote:
More for Sesame Street than RP.
 
 
If that's what you think, you're TOO grown up.  Fun isn't only for children.

Posted 14 years ago by Freedonia    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
More for Sesame Street than RP.
 

I love Sesame Street.
Posted 14 years ago by RParadise    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
More for Sesame Street than RP.
 
Lighten up, this is just fun.  

Posted 14 years ago by xtalman    [ Reply ]
perfect for lunchtime!!! thanks a ton!!!!  :)
Posted 14 years ago by Paxus    [ Reply ]
I don't know what is is about TMBG but everyone of their songs makes me want to bang my head against the desk. Rating 1
Posted 14 years ago by kylemichael    [ Reply ]
Papernapkin wrote:
More for Sesame Street than RP.
If it's too acute, you're too obtuse!

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
Oh, this is why people like this band so much!  {#Angel}
Posted 14 years ago by plaice3    [ Reply ]
From Flood - the first CD ever acquired for my son, at age 9. The two Johns are now engaged in a concert tour doing the entire work live. So wonderful to hear this again.

Posted 14 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
 gatorade wrote:
Would rather hear some Zappa.
 
Perhaps Peaches en Reggalia!

Posted 14 years ago by polymerchm    [ Reply ]
The Cure then They might be Giants.  GENIUS!!!!
Posted 14 years ago by polymerchm    [ Reply ]
Would rather hear some Zappa.
Posted 14 years ago by gatorade    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
I shouldn't like this but I do....
 

You do realize how pompous this makes you sound, right?
Posted 15 years ago by copymonkey    [ Reply ]
What a fun song, I wish more people would stop & enjoy these little pleasures in life.
Posted 15 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]
A most unusual classic.  On paper the lyrics and arrangement just don't have broad appeal and would seem to destine the song to obscurity.  But in the execution it wins on all levels, and has come to define how music can be infectious.  Simply brilliant from start to finish.  Congrats to John and John for not compromising their brainy approach to rock and roll.
Posted 15 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
More for Sesame Street than RP.
 
Nope, it's for RP - you know how you can tell?  Because Bill just played it on RP, and he gets to decide - you don't.

Posted 15 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
I concur...this tested my patience
 Papernapkin wrote:
More for Sesame Street than RP.
 


Posted 15 years ago by fatcatjb    [ Reply ]
Thanks, Bill, I needed that nugget of pure JOY today!
Posted 15 years ago by viciousfishes    [ Reply ]
Aargh! I desperately want to sing along, but I'm sitting in the waiting room at the doctor's office right now...
Posted 15 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
 Papernapkin wrote:
More for Sesame Street than RP.
 
Heaven forbid - FUN on RP!!!!!

Posted 15 years ago by songbirdfemme    [ Reply ]
More for Sesame Street than RP.
Posted 15 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
I shouldn't like this but I do....
Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
The band that established geek rock. And this does indeed rock. Love it.
Posted 15 years ago by Shimmer    [ Reply ]
My wife's favorite song by TMBG and they are the group she's seen live the most. This was written in their heyday in the 90s and is wildly imaginative & clever. The lyrics must be studied to be truly appreciated. I give this one a 10 and recommend that fans also check out "Particle Man", "Dr. Worm", "SEXXY", "The Statue Got Me High", "Don't Let's Start" and "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)". 
Posted 15 years ago by cleverguy    [ Reply ]

Posted 15 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
 newwavegurly wrote:


 


Posted 15 years ago by choiceimage    [ Reply ]
 QrazyQat wrote:
TMBG did this song on their first Tonight Show appearance, back in the Doc Severinsen days.  Unlike most groups who turned up their noses at the Tonight Show band, TMBG embraced the opportunity and had the full works done, Tommy Newsome writing up charts and they did a rocking version with the full band and Doc wailing on the trumpet.  You can find the clip on YouTube.
 

Thanks, I'd forgotten all about that!


Posted 15 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
I love that they work argonauts into this!!!

Go UWF argonauts!!!  So glad I blew off UF to go to school where I could be on the boat every day by 3.....I miss college :(

Posted 15 years ago by raerae333    [ Reply ]


Posted 15 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
 QrazyQat wrote:
TMBG did this song on their first Tonight Show appearance, back in the Doc Severinsen days.  Unlike most groups who turned up their noses at the Tonight Show band, TMBG embraced the opportunity and had the full works done, Tommy Newsome writing up charts and they did a rocking version with the full band and Doc wailing on the trumpet.  You can find the clip on YouTube.
 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWw4azYTTm8

Check out the High Philly Fade on the trombonist!

Posted 15 years ago by vivakitty    [ Reply ]
 QrazyQat wrote:
TMBG did this song on their first Tonight Show appearance, back in the Doc Severinsen days.  Unlike most groups who turned up their noses at the Tonight Show band, TMBG embraced the opportunity and had the full works done, Tommy Newsome writing up charts and they did a rocking version with the full band and Doc wailing on the trumpet.  You can find the clip on YouTube.
 
Thanks! I will look that up, now. Embrace the geekiness!

Posted 15 years ago by dionysius    [ Reply ]
TMBG did this song on their first Tonight Show appearance, back in the Doc Severinsen days.  Unlike most groups who turned up their noses at the Tonight Show band, TMBG embraced the opportunity and had the full works done, Tommy Newsome writing up charts and they did a rocking version with the full band and Doc wailing on the trumpet.  You can find the clip on YouTube.
Posted 15 years ago by QrazyQat    [ Reply ]
Never been a huge fan of TMBG, but I've always liked this song okay. Plus, it gets bonus points for being on "Pushing Daisies".
Posted 15 years ago by Danimal174    [ Reply ]
Then again, they might be weenies.
Posted 15 years ago by PigLatin    [ Reply ]
Why is the world in love again?  Why are we marching hand in hand?  Why are the ocean levels rising up?  It's a brand new record for 1990.  They Might Be Giants' brand new album Flood.
Posted 15 years ago by vivakitty    [ Reply ]
 giotto wrote:
My Problem with TMBG is, that they sound great the first time around and get on my nerves ever more with every repeat.
 

I agree except I would have to say that they sound just annoying the first time around...

Posted 15 years ago by bronorb    [ Reply ]
Fun on occasion — on a very rare occasion, please.
Posted 15 years ago by coffee-eyes    [ Reply ]
 raewah wrote:


This playlist happended again on 9/26, same songs, same order.  Great selection...makes me jump happily on a Friday afternoon!!!  Definitely not on shuffle (RP).
 
And again today

Posted 15 years ago by vivakitty    [ Reply ]

There are not words sufficient to express the joy this song brings.{#Daisy}


Posted 15 years ago by viciousfishes    [ Reply ]
Birdhouse in Your Stool? What a gross song title.
Posted 15 years ago by Mandible    [ Reply ]
Oh god - someone shoot me.
Posted 15 years ago by wharfrat    [ Reply ]

Wow, this is the first time I've ever heard TMBG on RP. Love it! Would love to hear more!


Posted 15 years ago by holborne    [ Reply ]
This is really strange... I was just thinking about this song last night and now it's here on RP today.
Posted 15 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
My Problem with TMBG is, that they sound great the first time around and get on my nerves ever more with every repeat.
Posted 15 years ago by giotto    [ Reply ]
I heard this song at work today, so I couldn't comment at the time.  Bill mentioned something about this being the only song that talks about a nightlight.  I knew there was an old Roger Waters song about a Donald Duck light so I googled it and this is what I found.

I used to think the world was flat
Rarely threw my hat into the crowd
I felt I had used up my quota of yearning
Used to look in on the children at night
In the glow of their Donald Duck light
And frighten myself with the thought of my little ones burning
But, oh, oh, oh, the tide is turning
The tide is turning

The Tide Is Turning
~ Roger Waters

Go Giants!

Posted 16 years ago by joan_c    [ Reply ]
They might be .... sucko barfo! :-D
Posted 16 years ago by smehan55    [ Reply ]
 steeler wrote:
8:26 am - They Might Be Giants - Birdhouse In Your Soul
8:23 am - The Cure - In-Between Days
8:20 am - Feist - I Feel It All
8:16 am - David Bowie - Heroes

Man, that really covers it, the range of emotions, in roller-coaster fashion, ending with TMBG and that childlike joy and innocence coupled with a belief that guardian angels of some sort will watch over us (can't hurt to search for that nightlite).

Maybe things will be all right, after all.

 

This playlist happended again on 9/26, same songs, same order.  Great selection...makes me jump happily on a Friday afternoon!!!  Definitely not on shuffle (RP).
Posted 16 years ago by raewah    [ Reply ]

THESE GUYS ARE ON TV FOR A KIDS SHOW ON DISNEY....CAN'T REMEMBER THE NAME, BUT MY DAUGHTER LOVES IT.

I JUST CAN'T GET INTO THEM....


Posted 16 years ago by dancingfox    [ Reply ]
I never could get in to this stuff.
Posted 16 years ago by OldFrenchie    [ Reply ]
They Might Be Giants are pretty good musicians, even while being whimsical.
Posted 16 years ago by dinsdale50    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}needed that one.  Thanks.{#Roflol}
Posted 16 years ago by amaynard    [ Reply ]

Never got these guys ... simply didnt dig them at all sorry


Posted 16 years ago by huebdoo    [ Reply ]
Now this is a friday afternoon, about to go home for the weekend, happy song!  {#Bananajam}
Posted 16 years ago by Kittee    [ Reply ]
 bokey wrote:

I never knew if this song was supposed to be a joke or not.

It's not a joke, but it is whimsical.  Actually, that describes many TMBG songs.
Just because they don't treat subjects with a mopey attitude doesn't mean they are a novelty act.
Damn, people  - lighten up!
Posted 16 years ago by window    [ Reply ]
"Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet." Nice.
Posted 16 years ago by toterola    [ Reply ]
Good songs, interesting lyrics, but I absolutely can not handle the nasally voice.
Posted 16 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
steeler wrote:
Man, that really covers it, the range of emotions, in roller-coaster fashion, ending with TMBG and that childlike joy and innocence coupled with a belief that guardian angels of some sort will watch over us (can't hurt to search for that nightlite). Maybe things will be all right, after all.
It's the path from Illusion, to disillusionment, ending finally in enlightenment. It's not a perfect fit, but pretty damn close.
Posted 16 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
8:26 am - They Might Be Giants - Birdhouse In Your Soul 8:23 am - The Cure - In-Between Days 8:20 am - Feist - I Feel It All 8:16 am - David Bowie - Heroes
Man, that really covers it, the range of emotions, in roller-coaster fashion, ending with TMBG and that childlike joy and innocence coupled with a belief that guardian angels of some sort will watch over us (can't hurt to search for that nightlite). Maybe things will be all right, after all.
Posted 16 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
robco1 wrote:
Best lyrics ever.
Theres a picture opposite me Of my primitive ancestry Which stood on rocky shores and kept the beaches shipwreck-free Though I respect that a lot I'd be fired if that were my job After killing Jason off and countless screaming argonauts That is just brilliantly silly.
Posted 16 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
They Might Be Giants wrote:
There's a picture opposite me Of my primitive ancestry Which stood on rocky shores and kept the beaches shipwreck free Though I respect that a lot I'd be fired if that were my job After killing Jason off and countless screaming Argonauts
Genius!
Posted 16 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
1-718-387-6962 ? is that it, not sure, haven't called in about 18 years. Darn long term memory!
Posted 16 years ago by Taraincognito    [ Reply ]
bouncing in my seat and making my co workers wonder what I am smiling about!
Posted 16 years ago by archipunk    [ Reply ]
cvandoren wrote:
Heard this song and clicked over to rate it a 10, only to find out that I already had. One of only a few 10s for me.
Me too!
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Awesome!! They are giants!!
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
Heard this song and clicked over to rate it a 10, only to find out that I already had. One of only a few 10s for me. These guys are amazing, never ending crazy creativity, they have a blast when performing either in a book store or on a real stage. They may be the happiest musicians I have ever met. been doing it a real long time too.
Posted 16 years ago by cvandoren    [ Reply ]
They take a really, really (no, really) cornier-than-Kansas metaphor and make the suckah sing. Amazing. What a band.
Posted 16 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
So good to hear this again. Love it.
Posted 16 years ago by dixiedeb    [ Reply ]
The Cure and then TMBG? Wow, I need to go and find my black Dr. Marten's. Great 1-2 punch.
Posted 16 years ago by youngj    [ Reply ]
These guys are absolutely the best!!
Posted 16 years ago by Ahnyer_Keester    [ Reply ]
redtex wrote:
You should get out more.
Naw, he's right. Perhaps you, dr., should fill your own Rx this time.
Posted 16 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
robco1 wrote:
Best lyrics ever.
You should get out more.
Posted 16 years ago by redtex    [ Reply ]
Shite
Posted 16 years ago by Tony0600    [ Reply ]
Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote:
Wow! Playing here on the main channel and at the same time on the LRC "She's an Angel" by... They Might Be Giants!
Sweet! I love the version from Severe Tire Damage. They should start playing it here. I rarely listen to the Listener Review Channel... apparently I should start back up.
Posted 16 years ago by roseap    [ Reply ]
squidish wrote:
Dial-A-Song is now on the Web at www.dialasong.com; the longtime number, 718-387-6962, still works.
and still FREE when you call from work!
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Ah, the memories- "It's a brand new year and it's 1990..."
Posted 16 years ago by kindermanltd    [ Reply ]
Kurt_from_La_Qui wrote:
Wow! Playing here on the main channel and at the same time on the LRC "She's an Angel" by... They Might Be Giants!
aw snap, that's my favorite TMBG tune and it's prolly too late to vote it up.
Posted 16 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
Best lyrics ever.
Posted 16 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
John and John rock!
Posted 16 years ago by kimacho    [ Reply ]
newwavegurly wrote:
They used this in an episode of "Pushing Daisies" a couple of weeks ago. Not this version, but 2 of the characters were singing it in the car. FUN!
What a great show that one is!
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Wow! Playing here on the main channel and at the same time on the LRC "She's an Angel" by... They Might Be Giants!
Posted 17 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
They used this in an episode of "Pushing Daisies" a couple of weeks ago. Not this version, but 2 of the characters were singing it in the car. FUN!
Posted 17 years ago by newwavegurly    [ Reply ]
Then again they might be really stupid
Posted 17 years ago by slithytove    [ Reply ]
ahahhaa this is one of my ringtones ;)
Posted 17 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
They Might Be Giant
Posted 17 years ago by CafeRacer    [ Reply ]
This was our first dance at our RP wedding. Journal Entry Below: (click here)
Posted 17 years ago by Terror-Tubby    [ Reply ]
Great song from the Eighties...
Posted 17 years ago by crockydile    [ Reply ]
Kristi wrote:
Add to that "Particle Man" - does he get wet, or does the water get him instead?
Nobody knows, Particle Man
Posted 17 years ago by queenjill    [ Reply ]
Does anyone remember calling their Dial-a-Song? Every day a new song would be posted. Some polished, some demos, some silly, always entertaining. (Dial-A-Song is now on the Web at www.dialasong.com; the longtime number, 718-387-6962, still works.)
Posted 17 years ago by squidish    [ Reply ]
this is great!
Posted 17 years ago by Raechel    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
they've got a childlike absurdity or silliness in many of them, but they're not spoofs
Indeed. When my daughter was 3, we listened to this and Particle Man over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over and over.
Posted 17 years ago by daveturnley    [ Reply ]
shakitten wrote:
Uhmmm...WTF?? Some things are just SO bizarre....
Heah...ain't it great?
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
aahh, college ...
Posted 17 years ago by DoctorHooey    [ Reply ]
Uhmmm...WTF?? Some things are just SO bizarre....
Posted 17 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
a few have fairly serious messages (You and Your Racist Friend comes to mind)...
Add to that "Particle Man" - does he get wet, or does the water get him instead?
Posted 17 years ago by Kristi    [ Reply ]
the_om wrote:
And right after that, the next car that pulled up was driven by my wife... ...Morgan Fairchild.
Yeah, That's the ticket.
Posted 17 years ago by dixiedeb    [ Reply ]
bokey wrote:
....It's catchy and completely harmless and inoffensive.
One could say the same thing about a marshmallow
Posted 17 years ago by felix_the_man    [ Reply ]
roseap wrote:
*ALL* TMBG songs are jokes. Their lack of seriousness and their goofy (yet also poetic) lyrics is what makes them stand out. That and the music just makes you feel good. It just does.
i don't think i'd go so far as to call the songs "jokes". they've got a childlike absurdity or silliness in many of them, but they're not spoofs, and a few have fairly serious messages (You and Your Racist Friend comes to mind)...
Posted 17 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]