Birdhouse In Your Soul
They Might Be Giants
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I'm your only friend I'm not your only friend But I'm a little glowing friend But really I'm not actually your friend But I am. *chorus* Blue canary in the outlet by the light switch Who watches over you Make a little birdhouse in your soul Not to put too fine a point on it Say I'm the only bee in your bonnet Make a little birdhouse in your soul I've got a secret to tell From my electrical well It's a simple message and I'm leaving out theWhistles and bells So the room must listen to me Filibuster vigilantly My name is blue canary one-word Spelled l-I-t-e My story's infinate Like the Longines Symphonette It doesn't rest *chorus* There's a picture opposite me Of my primitive ancestry Which stood on rocky shoresAnd kept the beaches shipwreck free Though I respect that a lot I'd be fired if that were my job After killing Jason off andCountless screaming Argonauts Bluebird of friendliness Like guardian angels is always near *chorus* (and while you're at it Leave the night light on inside theBirdhouse in your soul)
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Written by: John C. Flansburgh, John S. Linnell
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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14 facts about this song
Release Details"Birdhouse in Your Soul" was released by the band They Might Be Giants in 1989.
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Album FeatureThe song is one of the tracks on their album called "Flood", which was their third studio album.
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Chart Performance"Birdhouse in Your Soul" was the band's highest-charting single in the UK, it peaked at number 6.
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GenreThe song is typically categorized under the genre of alternative rock.
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Lyrical InterpretationThe lyrics of the song are sung from the point of view of a nightlight.
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Unique InstrumentationThe track is known for its use of various keyboard sounds and a drum machine.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Birdhouse in Your Soul" was directed by Adam Bernstein, who is acclaimed for his work on well-known shows such as "Breaking Bad", and "Better Call Saul".
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Album Success"Flood", the album on which the song features, was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America.
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TV FeaturesThe song has been performed live on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon".
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews and is often cited for its quirky lyrics and infectious melody.
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Cover VersionsMultiple artists and bands have performed their covers of "Birdhouse in Your Soul", including a band named Punk Rock Factory in 2021.
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SongwritersThe song was written by the band's two founding members, John Flansburgh and John Linnell.
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LongevityMore than 30 years after its release, "Birdhouse in Your Soul" is still a fan favorite and often played at They Might Be Giants' live performances.
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Inspiration"Birdhouse in Your Soul" is said to take its inspiration from an array of disparate influences including show tunes, The Beatles, and Louis Armstrong.
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