I Palindrome I

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About I Palindrome I

"I Palindrome I" is a song by American alternative rock duo They Might Be Giants. It was the second single from Apollo 18, released in 1992 by Elektra Records. They Might Be Giants performed the song on Late Night with David Letterman in 1992. Michael McKean recites the lyrics of the song in the documentary Gigantic: A Tale of Two Johns.


Year:
1992
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Someday mother will die and I'll get the money
Mom leans down and says, "My sentiments exactly,
You son of a bitch"
I palindrome I (I palindrome I)
I palindrome I (I palindrome I)
And I am a snake head eating (snake head)
The head on the opposite side (snake head)
I palindrome I (manonam)
I palindrome I (manonam)

See that bulletproof dress hanging from the clothesline
See the medical chart with the random zig-zag
Now I'll help it decide
I palindrome I (I palindrome I)
I palindrome I (I palindrome I)
And I am a snake head eating (snake head)
The head on the opposite side (snake head)
I palindrome I (manonam)
I palindrome I (manonam)
I palindrome I (manonam)
I palindrome I (manonam)

"Son I am able," she said "though you scare me."
"Watch," said I
"Beloved," I said "watch me scare you though." said she,
"Able am I, Son."

See the spring of the grandfather clock unwinding
(Egad, a base tone denotes a bad age)
See the hands of my offspring making windmills
(Egad, a base tone denotes a bad age)
Dad palindrome Dad
I palindrome I (I palindrome I)
I palindrome I (I palindrome I)
And I am a snake head eating (snake head)
The head on the opposite side (snake head)
I palindrome I (manonam)
I palindrome I (manonam)
I palindrome I (manonam)
I palindrome I (manonam)

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They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants (sometimes abbreviated as TMBG) is an American alternative band formed in 1982 by John Flansburgh and John Linnell. During TMBG's early years Flansburgh and Linnell were frequently accompanied by a drum machine. In the early 1990s, TMBG became a full band. Currently, the members of TMBG are Flansburgh, Linnell, Marty Beller, Dan Miller, and Danny Weinkauf. They are best known for an unconventional and experimental style of alternative music. Over their career, the group has found success on the modern rock and CMJ charts. More recently they have found success in children's music, and in theme music for several television programs and films. more »

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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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14 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"I Palindrome I" by They Might Be Giants is classified under alternative rock and indie pop.
Album Release
This song is from their album "Apollo 18", which was released in 1992.
Songwriting Technique
As the title suggests, the song involves a fair amount of wordplay, including the use of palindromes (phrases which read the same forwards and backwards).
Lyric Composition
Each verse of the song can be rearranged to form a perfect palindrome.
Music Video Direction
The music video for "I Palindrome I" was directed by Adam Bernstein, who also directed the group's videos for "Don't Let's Start" and "Ana Ng."
Song Influence
The song makes a reference to the Son of Sam serial killer, David Berkowitz.
Connection to Literature
The song borrows its structure from the book "Go Hang a Salami! I'm a Lasagna Hog!" by Jon Agee, which is a book of palindrome phrases.
Chart Performance
"I Palindrome I" made it to #3 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks in 1992.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by numerous bands, including The Avett Brothers, Sloppy Seconds, and The Meat Puppets, among others.
Recognition
The song is recognized especially for its clever wordplay and catchy tune, keeping listeners interested while introducing them to the concept of palindromes.
Unique Aspect
"I Palindrome I" is a unique song as it is not only a song but also a word puzzle.
Length of Song
The duration of the song is approximately 2 minutes and 22 seconds.
Special Mention
Even though They Might Be Giants have a number of songs with unusual or peculiar lyrics, "I Palindrome I" stands out due to its use of the palindrome technique not only in the lyrics but also in the structural arrangement of the song.
Style
The style of "I Palindrome I" is typical of They Might Be Giants' approach to songwriting using wordplay and unusual subject matter to create unique and memorable songs.

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