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Apollo 18

Space Suit: A Musical Liftoff in 96 Seconds
A Quiet Goodbye from Apollo 18
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Chase Roper
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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See the Constellation: A Guy Made of Dots and Lines
A deep dive into They Might Be Giants' "See the Constellation" — chasing dreams, fading into stars, and accepting the beauty of being dots and lines.
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Which Describes How You're Feeling
Feeling fine, but it doesn’t really rhyme. A look at TMBG’s “Which Describes How You're Feeling” and the struggle to answer how are you?
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Hall of Heads: Twang, Terror, and TMBG
TMBG meets surf rock and 1980s nightmare fuel in this deep dive on “Hall of Heads” and the terror of Princess Mombi’s head collection.
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Narrow Your Eyes: More Sad Songs in Happy Clothes
Chase revisits heartbreak and school plays through a They Might Be Giants gem.
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Dinner Bell: One of TMBG's Most Delicious Songs
Layered vocals, surreal lyrics, and Pavlovian vibes that leave you hungry for more.
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The Guitar (The Lion Sleeps Tonight)
TMBG’s ‘The Guitar’ isn’t just a song—it’s a core memory. Let’s talk nostalgia, rhythm, and why this track still runs through my head daily.
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S P I D E R
People eat an average of eight blog posts about songs called 'Spider' per year. This one is by They Might Be Giants.
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