Purple Toupee
They Might Be Giants
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I remember the year I went to camp I heard about some lady named Selma and some blacks Somebody put their fingers in the President's ears It wasn't too much later they came out with Johnson's wax I remember the book depository where they crowned the king of Cuba Now that's all I can think of, but I'm sure there's something else Way down inside me I can feel it coming back Purple toupee will show the way when summer brings you down (Purple toupee when summer brings you down) Purple toupee and gold lame will turn your brain around (Purple toupee and gold lame) Chinese people were fighting in the park We tried to help them fight, no one appreciated that Martin X was mad when they outlawed bell bottoms Ten years later they were sharing the same cell I shouted out, "Free the Expo '67" Till they stepped on my hair, and they told me I was fat Now I'm very big, I'm a big important man And the only thing that's different is underneath my hat Purple toupee will show the way when summer brings you down (Purple toupee when summer brings you down) Purple toupee and gold lame will turn your brain around (Purple toupee and gold lame) Purple toupee is here to stay after the hair has gone away The purple brigade is marching from the grave We're on some kind of mission We have an obligation We have to wear toupees
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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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10 facts about this song
Release Details"Purple Toupee" is a song by the American alternative rock band They Might Be Giants. It was released in 1988 as part of their second album, "Lincoln".
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Song ThemeThe song's lyrics, although abstract and humorous, are often interpreted as referencing major political and social events that took place in the United States in the 1960s.
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InspirationThis song is not about a hairpiece of unusual color. Instead, the title "Purple Toupee" is a symbolic representation of the skewed perception of history.
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Unique Songwriting TechniqueThe song is known for its unique songwriting technique. While many songs use a verse-chorus-verse structure, "Purple Toupee" mainly consists of verses with no clear chorus.
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Contribution to Success"Purple Toupee" is one of the songs that contributed to They Might Be Giants' early success and helped to establish them as a fixture of American alternative rock.
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Pop Culture ReferenceThe song got its title from a monologue by the character of comedian George Carlin.
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AssessmentConsidering the song's abstract lyrics, it has been interpreted as either a commentary on the failed radicalism of the 1960s, an ironic take on the shallowness of the 1980s success culture, or simply an absurd, fun addition to They Might Be Giants' discography.
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CreativityThe band has been praised for their creativity and complex lyrics in "Purple Toupee". The song is a good example of their signature style, combining quirky humor with deeper themes and thought-provoking lyrics.
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Live PerformancesDespite being a cult favorite amongst fans, "Purple Toupee" is rarely performed live by They Might Be Giants.
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Cover VersionsThis song has also been covered by several artists, further demonstrating its enduring popularity and influence.
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