They Might Be Giants Love Is Eternity (audio only)

From the legendary DVD and CD set Venue Songs.
Dan and Lisa, hi
We kind of know you guys
But you still might wonder why we're here
You see we're certified appointed fans
Of this thing called marriage, and
We've got a short list of the facts
You'll need
Don't say it's okay then go to sleep mad
Don't act like the other doesn't know how to drive
Patience is a virtue best shared with a spouse
And remember love's a verb
And love can be eternity
Dan, when you're surrounded by nothing
In a pitch meeting
Think of your love for Lisa on this day
And Lisa, when you're surrounded by Dan*
Trapped on a cellphone
Think of your love for Dan on this day
So, Dan and Lisa, bye
We hardly know you guys
But we're excited for you still, it's true
Though there's more we could report
Our time on earth is short
So let's keep it to the facts and review
Don't say it's okay then go to sleep mad
Don't act like the other doesn't know how to drive
Patience is a virtue best shared with a spouse
And remember love's a verb
And love can be eternity, Dan and Lisa
*lyric corrected from TMBW source.

[@TNT_Mancave]

We need a Dan and Lisa update.

[@medes5597]

If you Google their names, they got divorced in February of this year.

[@nathew]

@@medes5597 they must have said it's okay and went to bed mad

[@Ariamaki]

@@medes5597 Yup, and it also seems they separated several years prior.

[@daworldhavenumberblockstvv2401]

What if Dan and Lisa were Numbears? Maybe Dan will be 201 and Lisa will be 321?

[@Soundwrecker]

That was lovely. I wish Dan and Lisa the absolute best.

[@safeish57]

they got divorced

[@EdHerbersMusic]

Am I crazy, or is this mix different than the version on the Venue Songs album? Flans' vocals are clean here, but in the Venue Songs CD it sounds like there's a really slight chorus/doubling effect on his voice. Anyone else hear this?

[@L0REN0R2Z0RR0]

You're right!! I didn't notice at first. Don't know if it's an effect or real doubling because it's pretty consistent throughout the song. Love the difference btw

[@E4439Qv5]

The subtleties. Pay close attention.

[@nicholaszacharewicz693]

This is Dantastic! I'm glad it was re-Lisa-ed here!

[@LukeHennisch]

LOVE THIS SONG!! The Venue Songs bonus tracks are something special. So glad you guys are posting some rarities

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

Charleston (Music Farm) is a favorite of mine, on most days it's my favorite Venue Song. The Johns can make anything magical, even simple jingles.

[@twinrazor]

How is it possible for someone to do music so right?

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

Even when they're doing one-off gigs for TV commercials, kids shows, and...weddings!

[@LordHeadcheez]

Venue Songs is criminally underrated!

[@user-wk3ce3yj2u]

Natural wedding singers.

[@gruntingskunk2237]

This is an amazing song in my opinion and I’m probably not going to get married.

[@polygawn]

This is so wholesome I want this played at my wedding

[@fissionphoenix4995]

The unfortunate fact that I know a Lisa who was married to a guy named Dan who ended up cheating on her makes this otherwise pleasant song not one I think I'll enjoy as often as other TMBG hits.

[@soodumoodu]

That kind of makes it funny though

[@L0REN0R2Z0RR0]

He didn't listen to TMBG that's for sure!

[@ssmalley2193]

I like this mix, it sounds great

[@letitbeknown8126]

Dear Dan and Lisa, you both are so lucky TMBG wrote a song about you. Congratulations!!!👍 Sincerely, Let It Be Known

[@safeish57]

yeah but they got divorced 💀

[@letitbeknown8126]

@@safeish57 True

[@timothybrooks6948]

❤❤ thanks

[@nicetryjason]

This is the 2nd version!

[@ozharms]

Did they remaster this song? Flansy’s voice sounds even better!

[@lucymtork]

hi

[@x.x.7646]

I have a suspicion this song was a wedding gift for a member from the "Band of Dans" and his spouse.

[@medes5597]

According to tmbw: Dan is Dan Vebber, a TV writer (Futurama, Daria, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, American Dad). His blog mentioned the song. Lisa is Lisa Melching Vebber, a senior vice president at NBC Entertainment

[@x.x.7646]

@@medes5597 Thanks. I´ll add that to my great collection of useless knowledge.

[@shewhoisherww84fuckyagoogle]

I know. See also wrecking ball. And he is dead. Pretty sure. Said the paper wife.