They Might Be Giants - Mrs. Bluebeard (Official Video)

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I want to say I learned something valuable today
alas my murdered remains are incapable of learning anything
trusted you-I should have never trusted you
in fact I never did
what’s the use, I’m not complaining
I’m not anything
is this what’s supposed to happen when you’re only trying to do right in this wicked world?
probably I should already know this
probably I should graciously accept what I get
most people wouldn’t hang the corpses up for review
dearest, I can only hope most people are nothing like you
nervous tics that I pretended not to see
that’s how I was brought up
warning signs: death metal albums
hang in there baby poster
is this how you thank somebody for their selfless loyalty
is this what you do?
pardon me for failing to grasp how this works
excuse my breathtaking ignorance
is this what’s supposed to happen when you’re only trying to do right in this wicked world?
probably I should already know this
probably I should graciously accept what I get
Dial-A-Song Video Week 47
Co-directed by Kassandra Heller, Jeremy Galante and David Cowles
Art direction and storyboards by Kassandra Heller
Animation by Jeremy Galante
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[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

I love how this song literally opens with the narrator saying "I really should have learned something from being in a relationship with an abusive axe murderer, but unfortunately I have not learned anything because he has killed me." Man, Linnell's lyrics. So twisted.

[@mathieup5024]

Interesting that the lyrics make no reference to gender. While the music video interprets "Mrs. Bluebeard" as a gender-swapped version of the classic folk figure, a listener to the song could easily take the title as referring to the murdered spouse, rather than the murderous spouse.

[@hydehouse]

It literally doesn't tho

[@afroteddybear]

I love the dragging, pulling piano, peeking synth, haunting bass and attacking drums... Yup, it's my new favourite Christmas song.

[@TierosIsBetter]

It’s not a Christmas song

[@afroteddybear]

@@TierosIsBetter Um, the song was uploaded on Christmas Eve, that's why I said it was my new favourite Christmas song.

[@tylerreynolds9013]

Diehard be like

[@samkniffen4760]

This song is like a trick question on a time signature quiz

[@MisterAppleEsq]

Lol accurate.

[@Iwishicouldbeabirdlol7430]

Lol

[@stevie2.040]

What's the time signature?

[@samkniffen4760]

Good old 4/4 @@stevie2.040

[@theflumponator7719]

2:14 when the piano part switches back to the first part while still under the guitar solo, it's just gorgeous i love it i love it i love it.

[@Reubel]

Mighty Be the Giants.

[@llamityllama6772]

At 1:22, you can see the portraits of her ex-husbands, they're even the same color as the ghosts.

[@letitbeknown8126]

On behalf of TMBG fans everywhere, thank you John and John for restoring my faith that good music continues to still be made in 2018

[@johnfraire6931]

Not anymore

[@letitbeknown8126]

@@johnfraire6931 Here's to 2019 TMBG

[@danielleanderson6371]

By far one of my favorite songs from I Like Fun, which is saying something because there isn't a single bad track on that album.

[@returnosf5043]

I just want to say that what you guys do is incredible; to make such high quality, interesting music pretty much every week is something no other artist does. Thank you for helping me get through 2018 and I think we're all going to miss Dial-a-Song next year.

[@letitbeknown8126]

Amen to that!!!

[@ForgeMasterTV]

The ghosts are so adorable with each other!

[@Tinlion09]

Man, absolutely no regrets joining the IFC this year. Tons of great Dial-A-Song content, I Like Fun and Escape Team were excellent (The Poisonessness is my jam), got a fantastic live album too. Happy holidays, TMBG and fellow fans!

[@gamertwo6263]

Who else realized that the other 6 ghosts were Ms. Bluebeard's former spouses

[@dnr-vs1lk]

mrs. bluebeard would also refer to the wives in the traditional version of the tale.

[@mikaelapock9844]

absolutely genius. gives me chills every time.

[@mikaelapock9844]

@@corey-bird3489 for sure! that one's pretty awesome too.

[@floxhoa]

I think this woman is metaphor of the society. This song seems to explore themes of betrayal, disappointment, and bewilderment over unmet expectations in human relationships. The author expresses a feeling of confusion and disillusionment with someone he trusted, but who betrayed or disappointed him. It questions social norms and expectations toward loyalty and gratitude, wondering if this is how relationships are supposed to work. The song also seems to reflect on the difficulty of navigating a difficult and unfair world while trying to do good.

[@noamaster3898]

Look, I'm sorry if I Like Fun made your kids cry, but at least They Might Be Giants can still surprise. What a great album.

[@tomfooler9398]

Usually I listen to a song over and over until I get sick of it but for some reason this song I can't get tired of

[@jammysnewadventures]

Real 😎

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

It's that John Linnell keyboard composition and morbid lyricism magic.

[@locho41]

shotouts to that grenade at 2:36. That sync was good.

[@Jonasaurus7]

I love this video art style so much and this is my first time seeing it since it got age restricted, best thing about turning 18

[@battleforkrabisland7405]

This really didn’t need to be age-restricted, you should’ve just changed you’re age to 18 before you turned 18 like I did.

[@corylamond6294]

@@battleforkrabisland7405 it says it was requested by them. But I agree.

[@carna24]

“ whats the use am not complaining am not... anything ” is such a good line

[@chillidog1988]

I thought of three diffrent things listening to the song. Originally, I thought it was a man in a abusive relationship reminiscing on how terrible his wife was. Upon making the connection between the name Mrs. Bluebeard and the story/legend, I assumed it was a woman who took the last name Bluebeard reminiscing on her life. Now that I see the video, I understand what's really going on.

[@annala2956]

TMBG still brilliant after all these years!

[@tillbrainman6049]

This is masterful. Exquisitely pessimistic. The John's have a way of channeling my constant, depressing thoughts and yet, no mater how creepy and ominous they attempt to craft their music, they quickly reveal that the exposition had always already been designed to progress to either a major key (familiar sounding) or a major melody over perhaps an augmented and less familiar chord. TMBG construct unconventional pop music. listen to the most depressing They might Be Giants song and I guarantee it appears, on the surface to be an up beat pop song. I want They Might Be Giants to put to music "Studies in pessimism" by Arthur Schopenhauer.

[@medes5597]

I love this so much. This has been such a great year for TMBG. This is honestly one of my favourite upbeat yet creepy songs they've done.

[@sarahm.7886]

How did I miss this absolute banger of a music video?????

[@Trailtracker]

its interesting that if you are the only person at a funeral you can choose if they go to heaven or hell

[@schlega2]

I've been waiting for this one all year!

[@dawn8293]

I love how this was posted on Christmas Eve

[@normanclatcher]

Thank you for helping me understand the top comment.

[@jackmerlotdoesntliveherean9652]

Impressive, lyrically & visually.

[@TheWanderlustWolf]

This is definitely my favorite track from I Like Fun.

[@Ruxinator]

I appreciate this song more every time I hear it.

[@kirbynat493]

i love that heaven and hell just...boop him out lol

[@PyrrhusfromEpirus]

DuDe, ThAt's LiTeRaLlY CaLl LimBo lol "warning signs: death metal albums hang in there baby poster"

[@TheFurriestOne]

Oh good, the crow lived!

[@tintinhtwe5768]

hiyyy

[@cw7414]

I can’t believe I’m only just seeing this now! But thank goodness I’ve found it

[@camgood4277]

This was one of my favorite songs off of the new album. I love the video and the story!

[@Gunbudder]

this video is age restricted, which has completely broken the dial a song website lol

[@corylamond6294]

Yeah.

[@killyourself5988]

The animation 😍

[@presidentobeng]

I love how after some thought, I realized that lady at the funeral KILLED what might of been her husband Wait....OOOOOOOOOOH BLUEBEARD ok I get it now!

[@hannahr.906]

Love what you did with the "ding"s.

[@Superstition1980]

god I wish this song was longer.

[@justinstrider2748]

This is on dial-a-song

[@1980futureclone]

Death metal albums... a definite warning sign...

[@ThatIckyGuy]

Don’t forget Hang In There Baby posters.

[@justinstrider2748]

I first heard this on the phone

[@AliciaRoseElisabeth]

my favorite band killin it as usual

[@coffandhack]

Y'all really did it up for us. Keeps getting better.

[@floxhoa]

Probably my favorite song of the band. Very sensitive melodies

[@Solidfact42]

A delightful song with a very satisfying video. What's not to like?

[@PyrrhusfromEpirus]

That black widow remainds me of someone who just fits perfectly in the verse "is this how you thank somebody for their selfless loyalty [...]". I feel so much identified whit this. Thanks a lot!

[@MisterAppleEsq]

A beautiful video for a beautiful song. Is that the end of Dial-A-Song, then? It's been a great year, it was a lot of fun. And I Like Fun.

[@stevencraig8876]

Excellent song and animation!

[@insert_name6752]

Yea

[@HarleyRowan]

This might be fantastic... Yes it is fantastic!

[@KatBorNot2B]

Christmas came early this year!

[@BloatedPizzaRolls]

this reminds me of google doodle

[@joneelillard892]

I see this song as a possible prequel to Reprehensible

[@fourandahalf8331]

And then you have Trouble Awful Devil Evil as an epilogue

[@QuillanWilson]

You have no idea how long I've waited for this!

[@chromaticchimera817]

My most favorite song by them!

[@CanIUseYourJohn]

Wow this is a fantastic jam.

[@sheccabaw]

One of my favorites off I Like Fun. Great video!

[@ShanePatSmith]

Oh man I remember them playing this song live in Boston back in April! Great to be able to hear it again

[@guynamedglenn]

so glad this was in my recommended.

[@MrZooganopolos]

She'll be a fun one to dissect! :-D

[@flinko99]

A sort of reverse Tomlinson. I love it.

[@williamwakely1398]

Last one. :( Also, one of the best ones in my opinion.

[@PogieJoe]

One of my favorites from the album! I love the new animation too!

[@thatguy4379]

That is spectacular and weird.

[@AndrewFullerton]

Finally this gets a video! This is one of my favourite songs of yours.

[@drwilby3195]

They still going

[@aceynickel]

Oh my gosh, this is such a cool video! The animation style is really neat, and I love how it tells a full-fledged story. Well-done as always!

[@ravensrandomness3078]

Best song off I Like Fun! Glad it finally got a video. Was hoping for a video for 'This is Only Going to Go One Way' also though...

[@markenproductions2274]

This music video is beautiful.

[@soul0system]

what a girlboss

[@fiegorongalez6548]

Ong

[@Friday1207]

This is why all KZbin comments should be removed from the internet /J

[@princeCustos324]

@@Friday1207 🤣

[@electrotoxins]

ANOTHER GIRLBOSS NEUTRALIZED BY THE SPOOKY BOIS 💪💪💀🤝💀👻

[@jdreed68]

The Johns have been busy, and I haven't been paying attention. be sad for me.

[@BloatedPizzaRolls]

Attention all gothic emo teens, please rise for your national anthem

[@iraqitolkien]

Rising

[@TierosIsBetter]

Second best song by you guys

[@arsenixkikokoro]

which one is the first?

[@glitchboi1741]

@@arsenixkikokoro ^

[@ducknotfound]

Replying so when JG83 Actually replies, l'll know

[@samaraisnt]

Too short & sweet!

[@aidansaylche]

oooooooh I love this video!

[@herbapet]

Cool beans!

[@samuelcastelli5782]

This is quite the video and song!

[@heather19515]

2:00 seance is real

[@chrisnemec5644]

*groans*

[@stanley-allen]

😆

[@kwcarpenter]

This is in my top 5 favorite videos you've ever done. Well done, sirs.

[@Chocolate_2K07]

Waxy

[@ivanterrible7362]

Special thanks to John & John. Have a happy celebration of your choice, and best wishes for the arbitrary lap counter change day and all the days which follow.

[@jockohomosexual]

i love this song so much

[@krau6000]

Awww shit this was cool.

[@shirutadarushi1976]

Please more songs

[@andymac1158]

Just perfect.

[@nagefn3391]

This is age restricted for me?... why?...

[@joneelillard892]

The first minute contains animated imagery of a dead man with an axe in his head.

[@hello_ree]

0:52 IS THAT CRICKET ON THE LEFT OF THE GUY???

[@Sharkfurter]

This is legit amazing. Good job guys!

[@gamertwo6263]

“ Alas *my murdered remains* ” Is that a self-reference?!

[@GrizonII]

Other way around; the album title is referencing this lyric.

[@awoogagoogaloo2889]

​@@GrizonII this song is actually from I Like Fun, not My Murdered Remains.

[@GrizonII]

@@awoogagoogaloo2889 Yeah, it is on I Like Fun but My Murdered Remains is still named in reference to it (despite it not being on the eponymous album-though note apparently "My Murdered Remains" was one of the working titles considered for the prior album before it was ultimately named I Like Fun, and was then reused for the subsequent album). It's like how XTC's "Oranges & Lemons" and "Nonsuch" both have titles which appear in songs from the previous album, or like the opposite of how King Crimson's "Lizard" and "Starless and Bible Black" both have titles which reappear in lyrics from the subsequent album.

[@12alenico12]

🦉 j'adore 🐛

[@thomastheooshow]

Put it on 2x speed. I dare you.

[@tenzhitihsien888]

Creepy Jigglypuff angels...

[@MystLunarabne]

Man, what a great Christmas present.

[@gamertwo6263]

If you’re confused where the beat starts, it’s on note three You’re welcome

[@tubasaur]

It's not though. Beat one is note one. Four full measures and "want" is on a one.

[@imrustyokay]

Last one of the year. :(

[@corylamond6294]

Sad this one was age restricted

[@snakes7303]

Only 152 comments?? Huh...

[@andymac1158]

Hmm

[@andymac1158]

Fucking beautiful.

[@electrowavez1680]

0:20 My Murdered Remains refrence ?

[@jurgenronaaz4695]

Quite the opposite, in fact! My Murdered Remains was named after the line from this very song, in fact! I Like Fun was, itself, nearly named that instead. True story!

[@owenmcgee8496]

a momentary hmm, like was Ivan Turgenev's "First Love" a mistake and I'd rather not dance with Donna Tartt fans

[@PhantomTransmission]

first i heard this on the phone (Dial-A-Song)

[@Dissenchantment199]

This wasn’t age restricted for me?

[@puppetloser]

Why would it be age restricted-

[@reginalynnbush]

Awesome