(She Was A) Hotel Detective
They Might Be Giants
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She's got her ear to the walls and she's tappin' the calls If you've got a secret boy, forget about it, 'cause she's a Hotel Detective My little Hotel Detective Yeah she's a Hotel Detective Why don't you check her out Well the bellhop is funky The dumbwaiter's a monkey If there's a knock at the door, boy, forget about it, 'cause she's a Hotel Detective My little Hotel Detective Yeah Hotel Detective Cone on and check her out She says she likes my face She says she owns the place Forget about it, 'cause she's a Hotel Detective My little Hotel Detective Come on her Hotel Detective Why don't you check her out Hotel Detective Come on and swing with me Hotel Detective From the top of a tree Hotel Detective And make me feel like a bee Hotel Detective That's where I want to know you
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Written by: JOHN FLANSBURGH, JOHN LINNELL, JOHN C. FLANSBURGH, JOHN S. LINNELL
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Band Origin"(She Was A) Hotel Detective" is a song by the American alternative rock band They Might Be Giants. The band consists of two members, John Linnell and John Flansburgh.
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Album FeatureThe song is featured on the band's eponymous debut album "They Might Be Giants", which was released in 1986.
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Single Release"(She Was A) Hotel Detective" was released as a single after the success of the album.
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Music VideoThe song has a quirky music video that was directed by Adam Bernstein, who also directed the band's "Istanbul (Not Constantinople)" video.
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Song SequelsThere are two sequels to the song titled "Hotel Detective in the Future" and "Hotel Detective in the Future Commentary," both of which appear on the album "My Murdered Remains."
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Style and GenreLike many of They Might Be Giants's songs, "(She Was A) Hotel Detective" features unusual, ingenious lyrics and has been classified under genres such as indie rock, alternative rock and nerd rock.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of the song do not refer to a literal hotel detective, but appear to use the phrase as a metaphor, maintaining the band’s reputation for quirky and creative lyrics.
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EP Release“(She Was A) Hotel Detective” was also included on an EP of the same name, featuring remixes and live versions of the song.
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Audience ReceptionDespite not charting, the song retains a cult following among fans of the band, illustrating their love for the band's humor and originality.
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Impact on BandThis song, like many others from their debut album, was instrumental in establishing They Might Be Giants' unique style and carving out their niche in the alternative music scene.
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Live Performances"(She Was A) Hotel Detective" is a staple at the band's live performances, often eliciting a strong response from the crowd.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, demonstrating its continued popularity and influence.
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