Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head
They Might Be Giants
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As your body floats down Third Street With the burn-smell factory closing up Yes it's sad to say you will romanticize All the things you've known before It was not not not so great It was not not not so great And as you take a bath in that beaten path There's a pounding at the door Well It's a mighty zombie talking of some love and posterity He says "The good old days never say good-bye If you keep this in your mind: You need some lo-lo-loving arms You need some lo-lo-loving arms" And as you fall from grace the only words you say are Put your hand inside the puppet head Put your hand inside the puppet head Put your hand inside Put your hand inside Put your hand inside the puppet head Ads up in the subway are the work of someone Trying to please their boss And though the guy's a pig we all know what he wants Is just to please somebody else If the pu-pu-puppet head Was only bu-bu-busted in It would be a better thing for everyone involved And we wouldn't have to cry Put your hand inside the puppet head Put your hand inside the puppet head Put your hand inside Put your hand inside Put your hand inside the puppet head Memo to myself, do the dumb things I gotta do Touch the puppet head Quit my job down at the car wash Didn't have to write no-one a good-bye note That said, "The check's in the mail, and I'll see you in church, and don't you ever change" If the pu-pu-puppet head Was only bu-bu-busted in I'll see you after school Put your hand inside the puppet head Put your hand inside the puppet head Put your hand inside Put your hand inside Put your hand inside the puppet head Put your hand inside the puppet head Put your hand inside the puppet head Put your hand inside Put your hand inside Put your hand inside the puppet head
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Written by: JOHN FLANSBURGH, JOHN LINNELL, JOHN C. FLANSBURGH, JOHN S. LINNELL
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head" is a song from the band "They Might Be Giants." The song is one of the tracks on their self-titled debut album, which was released in 1986.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band's members, John Flansburgh and John Linnell. These two artists are known for their quirky, often humorous, and intellectual songwriting.
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Track Position"Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head" is the third track on the "They Might be Giants" album. This positions it early in the album, setting the unconventional tone of the group's music.
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Lyrics OriginThe song's lyrics, like many of the band's songs, are unusual and somewhat cryptic. The actual meaning behind the words isn't specifically addressed by the band, leaving it open to interpretation.
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Animation"Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head" was featured in an animated music video on the children's television program "Tiny Toon Adventures" in an episode called "Tiny Toons Music Television."
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Music StyleThe musical style of the song blends elements of indie rock and new wave, reflecting the band's general musical direction and their experimentation with diverse genres and styles.
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Song LengthThe track length of "Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head" is approximately 2 minutes and 12 seconds, making it a fairly short song which is typical of They Might Be Giants' style.
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Song ReceptionThe song, like many of the band's early tracks, gained a cult following among fans of indie and alternative rock and is often praised for its creativity and individualism.
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Live PerformancesThey Might Be Giants has performed "Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head" numerous times during their live shows. The band's energetic performances of the song are a highlight for many fans.
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Album PerformanceThe album "They Might Be Giants" on which "Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head" features was critically acclaimed and managed to reach number 75 on the UK Albums chart.
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Cover VersionsAlthough not as frequently covered as some of the band's other songs, a few artists have done their own renditions of "Put Your Hand Inside the Puppet Head."
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InfluentialEven though the song did not achieve significant mainstream success, it is often regarded by fans and critics as a prime example of They Might Be Giants' unique, innovative music style.
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