“Birdhouse in Your Soul”—They Might Be Giants
60 Songs That Explain the '90s
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The Unofficial They Might Be Giants Mission Statement
Do let start is the most enduring song on the first they might be Giants record from 86. They're not trying to sneak that sentiment past you. No one in the world ever gets what they want and that is beautiful Everybody dies frustrated and sad and that isbeautiful. The bleakness is not conveyed in code. Exposed to blinding warming life affirming sunlight. That's what makes it beautiful. And then I sang these words and that too is sad and beautiful Though not quite as beautiful when I do it.
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