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The Pink Album

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Rhythm Section Want Ad – Wrapping Up They Might Be Giants' Debut Album
Exploring "Rhythm Section Want Ad" by They Might Be Giants—a song that taught me guitar and still trips me up with its clever lyrics.
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The Day: A Quirky TMBG Ballad That’s Perfect for Sing-Alongs
From misheard lyrics to its perfect build-up, "The Day" by They Might Be Giants is a song that’s become a no-skip, sing-along favorite
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Alienation’s for the Rich by TMBG: From Skipped Track to Personal Anthem
They Might Be Giants’ "Alienation’s for the Rich" grew on me over time—especially during a tough summer in 2016.
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I Hope That I Get Old Before I Die
The Long Journey from Teenage Dread to Adult Dread.
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Chess Piece Face – In Which We Meet a Face Made of Chess Pieces
"Chess Piece Face" by They Might Be Giants was once a quirky mystery to me—until I learned the heartbreaking truth behind the song
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Miscellaneous T

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We’re the Replacements: An Ode to Rock ‘n’ Roll Surrogacy
How a tongue-in-cheek B-side became a reflection on the grind of being a band.
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When It Rains It Snows: Finding Harmony in Chaos
Sometimes the words don’t come easy. Writing about ‘When It Rains, It Snows’ wasn’t effortless, but through pauses and reflection, the story…
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The Famous Polka: Everyone Has a Phone Inside Their Rib Cage
Explore the surreal heartbreak of They Might Be Giants’ ‘The Famous Polka’—a wild, almost one-minute odyssey of rib cage phones, unrequited love, and…
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Untitled Track 13: Gloria Leaves a Message
Discover the mystery behind Gloria's voicemail in Untitled Track 13 on Miscellaneous T by They Might Be Giants. A deep dive into Dial-A-Song lore.
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For Science: I wrote a Short Screenplay for This One
Explore a thrilling sci-fi screenplay inspired by TMBG’s ‘For Science’—alien encounters, bold sacrifices, and unexpected heroes. Download now!
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Apollo 18

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Space Suit: A Musical Liftoff in 96 Seconds
A Quiet Goodbye from Apollo 18
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Fingertips: Twenty-one Little Voices in My Head
Every line of “Fingertips” by They Might Be Giants lives rent-free in my brain. Here’s a breakdown of what each one means to me.
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Hypnotist of Ladies: You Won’t Remember Why You Liked Him
When I snap my fingers, you’ll crave a post about They Might Be Giants, teenage heartbreak, and hypnotic riffs. -Snap- You're already reading.
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Turn Around: A Jaunty Tune for the Recently Deceased
An exploration of a morbid TMBG song that gave words to how I experienced life and also taught me the word 'Obsequious.'
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If I Wasn’t Shy: a Clarinet-Fueled Rebellion
What would you do if you weren’t shy? A look at They Might Be Giants’ “If I Wasn’t Shy” from Apollo 18, where rebellion meets tenderness.
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