They Might Be Giants - Synopsis for Latecomers (Audio!)

From They Might Be Giants book+album project BOOK. New music, an IBM Selectric and 144 pg. book created by They with Brian Karlsson and Paul Sahre. tmbgshop.com

[@alexanderdineen2476]

They apparently opened with this last night, we literally came late to the show and missed it

[@jamesthornock8214]

Yeah they opened Houston with it. lol

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

Seeing this live was hilarious. The horn section marched out to the beat as if they were soldiers.

[@fd9447]

I know they said the album wasn't directly/literally about the Covid pandemic. But still, this is the perfect opening song for a post-pandemic album.

[@alanscherstuhl2725]

Who else is putting out songs this bonkers great this deep into their career?

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

Their creative spark never dies.

[@acceptans7777]

You know what? It's generally impossible to pick a favourite artist when you're into music as a whole, however I can confidently say these guys have transcended the boundaries to the point where 💖 I would grieve their death more than I grieved David Bowie

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

@@acceptans7777 they truly are giants!!

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

but also just very down-to-earth and mutually respectful of each other and intent on creating whatever they want within their own unique little world!!

[@CRDuh1234]

No one.. absolutely no one else is.. that's who.. glorious isn't it

[@TheGhostBoi64]

Lyrics: For everyone who only just arrived a quick synopsis: if you came late and missed the commotion and you wonder what was all that, here's the recap: sound of gathering and shuffling of notes I assure you there's a very simple explanation if you'd only be patient okay you're asking how container ships were found abandoned in the desert sands covered in snakes? and who composed the ransom note and taped it to the face of the equestrian monument? you'll get your answers, all in due time I know you've all been wondering about the plaintive moaning emanating from the forest every evening I know the question that is foremost in your thoughts: who ate the babies? who ate the babies? all we can say right now is that we're taking all conceivable protective means to secure this area in particular with reference to the worrisome volcano that emerged beneath us overnight that's all the questions that time will permit I'm afraid we'll have to leave it right there, be assured that there's nothing more that can be done that's all the questions that time will permit I'm afraid we'll have to leave it right there, be assured that there's nothing more that can be done Doo doo lee doo doo lee doo doo lee do Doo doo lee do do do do Doo doo lee do do do Doo doo lee doo doo lee doo doo lee do Doo doo lee do do do do Doo doo lee do do woah

[@fiegorongalez6548]

They heard me listen to this song 7 times in one day and then decided I needed to listen to it one more time

[@travisraymond5888]

That just raises further questions!

[@travisshallenberger9486]

Nice Futurama quote!!!

[@L0REN0R2Z0RR0]

new and troubling questions!

[@expandranon]

The subtle movement of the book stacks really messes with my eyes.

[@travisshallenberger9486]

Pretty wild that I got in a BIG TMBG mood this week and in my listening, I come across this tune that premiered not even an hour ago. I'm liking this one. One of the more low, bassier tunes, giving me some vibes of Whistling in the Dark. But this is so its own thing. Another great tune! Keep doing what you do, Particle Men!

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

Hey there!! I just want to let you know that this video is a lyrics-free version of the opening track from TMBG's album BOOK, which was released about a year ago. A "karaoke track" of sorts if you will. I highly recommend you check out the rest of the album, I think you'll really dig it. I like that Whistling in the Dark comparison of yours... (edit: my bad, this is not a lyrics-free track, it's simply just a video of the song on its own, without accompanying music video visuals)

[@CapitalQ]

@@floridaflamingogirl3119 The vocals aren't coming through for you? Maybe an audio phasing issue

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

@@CapitalQ silly me made the comment before watching the video. Now I understand that it's "audio only" as in, the song without any sort of music video to go with it.

[@jrpipik]

Watching them sing this live is really impressive.

[@i_love_soup]

This song was written for me, considering how I haven't heard the album yet.

[@thezeronelite]

You ate the babies?

[@meander112]

Engagement for the engagement god!

[@freecreditreport.combaby]

DUDE STOP

[@jamesthornock8214]

I love that they played this song first at thier Houston show. The fact that they'd play this song first so there wouldn't be any synopsis at all. lol.

[@Nattegoya]

One of the best from Book. can’t wait for the providence show boys

[@kat_draws__]

*DOODLY DOODLY DOODLY DOO*

[@SalientPint]

On the plus side, we can confidently predict that the volcano will stop the baby-eating, at least locally. Sleep well!

[@MoonyInspired]

oh hey im a new fan of tmbg, feel like that this is for me

[@ThatIckyGuy]

Welcome! I think this is a pretty good representation of their music.

[@MoonyInspired]

@@ThatIckyGuy it does sound very good. Im currently vibing to omniconrn.

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

@@MoonyInspired Why? has so many songs on it that warm my heart! If you haven’t already, be sure to check out Here Comes Science, it has some of their best children’s tunes. Also, Join Us is an “adult” album of theirs that I bet you’d really enjoy, a lot of the song topics are highly imaginative and silly.

[@NaniMoose]

Pickles, drummer, doodily-doo! Doodily ding-dong doodily-doo!

[@pushcatnash]

BOOK IS EVERYTHING

[@Tinlion09]

It was _me,_ okay?! I--look, have you read A Modest Proposal? Because I know it was _meant_ to be satirical, but, y-you know, if you _think_ about it...

[@chungaplea3323]

Do not let this man cook.

[@largelump3613]

Yapping.

[@x.x.7646]

TMBG as good as 1986. How come they don´t grow old?

[@bepisthescienceman4202]

Apollo blessed them with immortality

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

They consistently respect each other, and consistently encourage each other to hone their creative strengths.

[@jmferris1138]

They have cracked the code, but most likely they are sworn to absolute secrecy against disclosing any details.

[@whydoweneedhandlesYT]

imagine if they made a song called “the human race is doomed” it would be “the human race is doomed by they might be giants”

[@daveincognito]

I caught tonight's show in Cleveland. They opened with this.

[@Ygglet]

Wonderful, beauty to my ears.

[@royjenkins2293]

Man I thought I was early but seems like I missed a lot.

[@PocketBrain]

They Might Be Streaming

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

Dial-A-Song was the invention of music streaming.

[@PocketBrain]

@@floridaflamingogirl3119 yup.

[@DavidBrown-ee1wj]

Doodle doo doodley doot due whoooh

[@SteveBarton13]

Babies?! I'm just here for the guitar solo at the end.

[@DrAMakingUs]

Love the doodalee dooos

[@TransCommieFromOuterSpace]

Doodalee dodallee dodallee do

[@legatelaurie]

That was amazing!

[@rileysdad1923]

Fantastic.

[@ThatIckyGuy]

Okay, but who did eat the babies?

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

John Lee Supertaster, perhaps? Or maybe my evil twin, or my own worst enemy?

[@Nanotaku]

@@floridaflamingogirl3119 My money's on The Big Duluth.

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

@@Nanotaku the Folk Family had better hide their children

[@ptmars9586]

my top suspects are The Ugliness Men or Getting-All-Up-In-Your Face

[@briansweet8904]

Who didn't is a shorter answer

[@VickieV1333]

You guys... Always great stuff!!

[@DoLetsStop]

doodly doodly doodly doo

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

WHOAAAAAAAA

[@MikeCanestaro]

Doodely doodely doodely doo, doodely doo doo doo, doodely doo doo, doo

[@johnnytimestamp8224]

1:50 lol

[@brendanwhelton]

Thanks!

[@dralvord]

Who ate the babies? 😅😅 Somehow, people knew that babies were eaten by someone, just don’t know who. Ha ha ha. How does that limited information get out?

[@bananaboatcharlie]

Don't worry-- you'll get your answers in due time. We're taking all conceivable protective means to ensure this never happens again. Please stop asking questions.

[@mforrest9737]

Actually, I probably wouldn't be surprised if anyone on here actually *was* eating babies.

[@kidneystonermusic]

Hillary Clinton and Tom Hanks

[@DodotheWishFanboy]

Cool

[@pyredynasty]

I guess you had to be there

[@RoyUThead]

A Serpents Tail Feather

[@feliciahotpockets]

this sounds like bed, bed, bed because of how the song was sung in a more constant tone. I like it!

[@floridaflamingogirl3119]

Oh that's a lovely comparison! It really does have that kind of bombastic, grimy sound.

[@carrioff7067]

He sounds like a South Park character in this one

[@welkinalderman269]

fuck you, and i agree

[@Kredillion]

@@welkinalderman269why so negative?

[@welkinalderman269]

@@Kredillion im just mad that his right

[@SweenyLand]

What was all that?

[@ThreadBomb]

Love this song, but they should have redone the double-tracking. It sounds real messy.

[@samkniffen4760]

I always thought it was meant to sound like a couple people singing, fitting the song's perspective of some mysterious group of officials