The Statue Got Me High
They Might Be Giants
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The statue got me high The statue got me high The monument of granite sent a beam into my eye The statue made me die The statue made me die It took my hand it killed me and it turned me to the sky The stone it called to me (And now I see the things the stone has shown to me) A rock that spoke a word (An animated mineral it can be heard) And though I once preferred a human being's company They pale before the monolith that towers over me The statue got me high The statue got me high The truth is where the sculptor's chisel chipped away the lie The statue made me fry The statue made me fry My coat contained a furnace where there used to be a guy The stone it called to me (And now I see the things the stone has shown to me) A rock that spoke a word (An animated mineral it can be heard) And as the screaming fire engine siren filled the air The evidence had vanished from my charred and smoking chair And what they found was just a statue Standing where the statue got me high And what they found was just a statue Standing where the statue got me high And now it is your turn (Your turn to hear the stone and then your turn to burn) The stone it calls to you (You can't refuse to do the things it tells you to) And as the screaming fire engine siren fills the air The evidence will vanish from your charred and smoking chair And what they found was just a statue Standing where the statue got me high And what they'll find is just a statue Standing where the statue got you high
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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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12 facts about this song
Album Inclusion"The Statue Got Me High" is a song from "They Might Be Giants" fifth studio album, "Apollo 18", which was released in 1992.
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Radio AirplayDespite not being officially released as a single, the song received substantial airplay on college and alternative rock radio stations.
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Unofficial Single StatusThe song was used as a promotional single for the "Apollo 18" album, although it was never officially released as a single.
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Animated Music VideoAn official music video for "The Statue Got Me High" was created using stop-motion animation techniques.
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Homestar Runner ConnectionThe song was referenced in a 2002 episode of the internet cartoon "Homestar Runner", cementing the band's popularity among internet-savvy fans.
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InterpretationThe song is generally interpreted as a commentary on the power of art to challenge and change one's perspective, although the band is known for their cryptic and often humorous lyrics.
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PremiseThe song's premise involves a statue causing the narrator's death, a fairly unconventional subject matter for a pop song.
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Dynamic TuneThe tune of "The Statue Got Me High" ranges from calm, serene moments to intense, high-energy sections, mirroring the narrator's journey in the song.
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Downloadable ContentThe song was made available as downloadable content for the Rock Band video game series, further increasing its exposure to a younger audience.
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Critical AcclaimCritics have praised the song for its intriguing lyrics, catchy melody, and overall quirky nature that is characteristic of "They Might Be Giants".
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Fan FavoriteDespite not achieving mainstream commercial success, "The Statue Got Me High" has remained a fan favorite, often being requested at live shows.
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Podcast RecognitionIn 2018, "They Might Be Giants" included the song in their own podcast, giving it a resurgence in popularity among new fans.
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