They Might Be Giants - Mrs. Bluebeard (Official Video)

I want to say I learned something valuable today
alas my murdered remains are incapable of learning anything

trusted you—I should have never trusted you
in fact I never did
what’s the use, I’m not complaining
I’m not anything

is this what’s supposed to happen when you’re only trying to do right in this wicked world?
probably I should already know this
probably I should graciously accept what I get

most people wouldn’t hang the corpses up for review
dearest, I can only hope most people are nothing like you

nervous tics that I pretended not to see
that’s how I was brought up
warning signs: death metal albums
hang in there baby poster

is this how you thank somebody for their selfless loyalty
is this what you do?
pardon me for failing to grasp how this works
excuse my breathtaking ignorance

is this what’s supposed to happen when you’re only trying to do right in this wicked world?
probably I should already know this
probably I should graciously accept what I get

Dial-A-Song Video Week 47

Co-directed by Kassandra Heller, Jeremy Galante and David Cowles

Art direction and storyboards by Kassandra Heller

Animation by Jeremy Galante

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[floridaflamingogirl]

I love how this song literally opens with the narrator saying "I really should have learned something from being in a relationship with an abusive axe murderer, but unfortunately I have not learned anything because he has killed me." Man, Linnell's lyrics. So twisted.

[afroteddybear]

I love the dragging, pulling piano, peeking synth, haunting bass and attacking drums... Yup, it's my new favourite Christmas song.

[samkniffen]

This song is like a trick question on a time signature quiz

[theflumponator]

2:14 when the piano part switches back to the first part while still under the guitar solo, it's just gorgeous i love it i love it i love it.

[llamityllama]

At 1:22, you can see the portraits of her ex-husbands, they're even the same color as the ghosts.

[letitbeknown]

On behalf of TMBG fans everywhere, thank you John and John for restoring my faith that good music continues to still be made in 2018

[danielleanderson]

By far one of my favorite songs from I Like Fun, which is saying something because there isn't a single bad track on that album.

[returnosf]

I just want to say that what you guys do is incredible; to make such high quality, interesting music pretty much every week is something no other artist does. Thank you for helping me get through 2018 and I think we're all going to miss Dial-a-Song next year.

[ForgeMasterTV]

The ghosts are so adorable with each other!

[Tinlion]

Man, absolutely no regrets joining the IFC this year. Tons of great Dial-A-Song content, I Like Fun and Escape Team were excellent (The Poisonessness is my jam), got a fantastic live album too. Happy holidays, TMBG and fellow fans!

[gamertwo]

Who else realized that the other 6 ghosts were Ms. Bluebeard's former spouses

[mikaelapock]

absolutely genius. gives me chills every time.

[floxhoa]

I think this woman is metaphor of the society. This song seems to explore themes of betrayal, disappointment, and bewilderment over unmet expectations in human relationships. The author expresses a feeling of confusion and disillusionment with someone he trusted, but who betrayed or disappointed him. It questions social norms and expectations toward loyalty and gratitude, wondering if this is how relationships are supposed to work. The song also seems to reflect on the difficulty of navigating a difficult and unfair world while trying to do good.

[noamaster]

Look, I'm sorry if I Like Fun made your kids cry, but at least They Might Be Giants can still surprise. What a great album.

[tomfooler]

Usually I listen to a song over and over until I get sick of it but for some reason this song I can't get tired of

[locho]

shotouts to that grenade at 2:36. That sync was good.

[Jonasaurus]

I love this video art style so much and this is my first time seeing it since it got age restricted, best thing about turning 18

[Trailtracker]

its interesting that if you are the only person at a funeral you can choose if they go to heaven or hell

[carna]

“ whats the use am not complaining am not... anything ” is such a good line

[chillidog]

I thought of three diffrent things listening to the song. Originally, I thought it was a man in a abusive relationship reminiscing on how terrible his wife was. Upon making the connection between the name Mrs. Bluebeard and the story/legend, I assumed it was a woman who took the last name Bluebeard reminiscing on her life. Now that I see the video, I understand what's really going on.