They'll Need a Crane
They Might Be Giants
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Love sees love's happiness But happiness can't see that love is sad That love is sad Sadness is hanging there To show love somewhere something needs a change They need a change They'll need a crane, they'll need a crane To take the house he built for her apart To make it break it's gonna take a metal ball hung from a chain They'll need a crane, they'll need a crane To pick the broken ruins up again To mend her heart, to help him start to see a world apart from pain Lad's gal is all he has Gal's gladness hangs upon the love of lad The love of lad Some things gal says to lad aren't meant as bad But cause a little pain They cause him pain They'll need a crane, they'll need a crane To take the house he built for her apart To make it break it's gonna take a metal ball hung from a chain They'll need a crane, they'll need a crane To pick the broken ruins up again To mend her heart, to help him start to see a world apart from pain Don't call me at work again no no the boss still hates me I'm just tired and I don't love you anymore And there's a restaurant we should check out where The other nightmare people like to go I mean nice people, baby wait, I didn't mean to say nightmare Lad looks at other gals Gal thinks Jim Beam is handsomer than lad He isn't bad Call off the wedding band Nobody wants to hear that one again Play that again They'll need a crane, they'll need a crane To take the house he built for her apart To make it break it's gonna take a metal ball hung from a chain They'll need a crane, they'll need a crane To pick the broken ruins up again To mend her heart, to help him start to see a world apart from pain They'll need a crane, they'll need a crane They'll need a crane, they'll need a crane They'll need a crane, they'll need a crane They'll need a crane, they'll need a crane They'll need a crane
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Written by: JOHN FLANSBURGH, JOHN LINNELL, JOHN C. FLANSBURGH, JOHN S. LINNELL
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10 facts about this song
Release Data"They'll Need a Crane" is a song by the American alternative rock band, They Might Be Giants. It was released in 1989 as the lead single from their second studio album, "Lincoln."
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Music GenreThe song is classified under the indie rock and alternative rock genres. It showcases the band's unique blend of pop melodies with eccentric lyrics and arrangements.
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ChartsThe song didn't make a significant impact on mainstream charts, but it remains one of the band's most popular songs among fans. It managed to reach no. 11 on the UK Indie Chart.
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Lyrics and Themes"They'll Need a Crane" details through its lyrics the failing relationship between a couple named Lad and Gal. The song's title is a metaphorical representation of the significant effort required to separate their intertwined lives.
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CollectibleThe vinyl release of the "They'll Need a Crane" EP is considered a collectible among fans, featuring not only the title track but also three other songs: "It’s Not My Birthday," "I’ll Sink Manhattan," and "The World’s Address (Joshua Fried Remix)."
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Song LengthIt is a short song with a duration of only 2 minutes and 33 seconds, demonstrating the band's ability to deliver poignant narratives in a short form format.
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Band MembersThe song was performed by band members John Flansburgh and John Linnell, the two Johns, who are known for their eclectic and often surreal songs.
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Music VideoThe music video for "They'll Need a Crane" was directed by Adam Bernstein, an award-winning director who has also worked on videos for artists like Barenaked Ladies and Beastie Boys.
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Critical ReviewsCritics praised the song for its clever lyrics and catchy tune. It is often considered one of the band’s standout tracks, showcasing their penchant for upbeat, melody-driven rock combined with highly literate lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThe song often appears in set lists for live performances by They Might Be Giants and remains popular with fans.
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