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

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  • Get I Like Fun direct from TMBG - bit.ly/ILikeFun. At Apple Music geni.us/iILF. At Amazon geni.us/aILF
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    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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  • @floridaflamingogirl3119
    @floridaflamingogirl3119 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    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.

    • @mathieup5024
      @mathieup5024 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Interesting that the lyrics make no reference to gender. While the music video interprets "Mrs. Bluebeard" as a gender-swapped version of the classic folk figure, a listener to the song could easily take the title as referring to the murdered spouse, rather than the murderous spouse.

    • @hydehouse
      @hydehouse 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      It literally doesn't tho

  • @afroteddybear
    @afroteddybear 6 ปีที่แล้ว +119

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

    • @TierosIsBetter
      @TierosIsBetter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It’s not a Christmas song

    • @afroteddybear
      @afroteddybear 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@TierosIsBetter Um, the song was uploaded on Christmas Eve, that's why I said it was my new favourite Christmas song.

    • @tylerreynolds9013
      @tylerreynolds9013 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Diehard be like

  • @theflumponator7719
    @theflumponator7719 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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.

  • @Reubel
    @Reubel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Mighty Be the Giants.

  • @samkniffen4760
    @samkniffen4760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +61

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

  • @llamityllama6772
    @llamityllama6772 ปีที่แล้ว +36

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

  • @letitbeknown8126
    @letitbeknown8126 6 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    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

  • @floxhoa
    @floxhoa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    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.

  • @jr4915
    @jr4915 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +6

    These guys are too good for the music industry. Epic catalogue and unrelenting creativity.

  • @returnosf5043
    @returnosf5043 6 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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
    @ForgeMasterTV 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The ghosts are so adorable with each other!

  • @Carna-200
    @Carna-200 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

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

  • @Tinlion09
    @Tinlion09 6 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    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!

  • @mikaelapock9844
    @mikaelapock9844 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    absolutely genius. gives me chills every time.

    • @mikaelapock9844
      @mikaelapock9844 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@corey-bird3489 for sure! that one's pretty awesome too.

  • @locho41
    @locho41 6 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @gamertwo6263
    @gamertwo6263 4 ปีที่แล้ว +43

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

    • @dnr-vs1lk
      @dnr-vs1lk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      mrs. bluebeard would also refer to the wives in the traditional version of the tale.

  • @Jonasaurus7
    @Jonasaurus7 2 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    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

    • @battleforkrabisland740
      @battleforkrabisland740 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      This really didn’t need to be age-restricted, you should’ve just changed you’re age to 18 before you turned 18 like I did.

    • @corylamond6294
      @corylamond6294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@battleforkrabisland740 it says it was requested by them. But I agree.

  • @sarahm.7886
    @sarahm.7886 3 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    How did I miss this absolute banger of a music video?????

  • @medes5597
    @medes5597 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I love this so much. This has been such a great year for TMBG. This is honestly one of my favourite upbeat yet creepy songs they've done.

  • @noamaster3898
    @noamaster3898 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    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.

  • @annala2956
    @annala2956 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    TMBG still brilliant after all these years!

  • @schlega2
    @schlega2 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been waiting for this one all year!

  • @tillbrainman6049
    @tillbrainman6049 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This is masterful. Exquisitely pessimistic. The John's have a way of channeling my constant, depressing thoughts and yet, no mater how creepy and ominous they attempt to craft their music, they quickly reveal that the exposition had always already been designed to progress to either a major key (familiar sounding) or a major melody over perhaps an augmented and less familiar chord. TMBG construct unconventional pop music. listen to the most depressing They might Be Giants song and I guarantee it appears, on the surface to be an up beat pop song. I want They Might Be Giants to put to music "Studies in pessimism" by Arthur Schopenhauer.

  • @tomfooler9398
    @tomfooler9398 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    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

  • @Gunbudder
    @Gunbudder 3 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    this video is age restricted, which has completely broken the dial a song website lol

  • @cw7414
    @cw7414 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    I can’t believe I’m only just seeing this now! But thank goodness I’ve found it

  • @Ruxinator
    @Ruxinator 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I appreciate this song more every time I hear it.

  • @jackmerlotdoesntliveherean9652
    @jackmerlotdoesntliveherean9652 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Impressive, lyrically & visually.

  • @dawn8293
    @dawn8293 6 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I love how this was posted on Christmas Eve

    • @normanclatcher
      @normanclatcher ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for helping me understand the top comment.

  • @TheWanderlustWolf
    @TheWanderlustWolf 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is definitely my favorite track from I Like Fun.

  • @camgood4277
    @camgood4277 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    This was one of my favorite songs off of the new album. I love the video and the story!

  • @killyourself5988
    @killyourself5988 6 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The animation 😍

  • @TheFurriestOne
    @TheFurriestOne 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Oh good, the crow lived!

  • @hannahr.906
    @hannahr.906 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Love what you did with the "ding"s.

  • @coffandhack
    @coffandhack 6 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Y'all really did it up for us.
    Keeps getting better.

  • @AliciaRoseElisabeth
    @AliciaRoseElisabeth 4 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    my favorite band killin it as usual

  • @1980futureclone
    @1980futureclone 2 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    Death metal albums... a definite warning sign...

    • @ThatIckyGuy
      @ThatIckyGuy ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Don’t forget Hang In There Baby posters.

  • @kirbynat493
    @kirbynat493 4 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    i love that heaven and hell just...boop him out lol

    • @PyrrhusfromEpirus
      @PyrrhusfromEpirus 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      DuDe, ThAt's LiTeRaLlY CaLl LimBo lol
      "warning signs: death metal albums
      hang in there baby poster"

  • @chillidog1988
    @chillidog1988 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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.

    • @jacketofdiamonds
      @jacketofdiamonds 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      the moral: women who keep their own last names are secretly more evil than the devil

  • @justinstrider2748
    @justinstrider2748 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I first heard this on the phone

  • @chromaticchimera817
    @chromaticchimera817 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    My most favorite song by them!

  • @presidentobeng
    @presidentobeng 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I love how after some thought, I realized that lady at the funeral KILLED what might of been her husband
    Wait....OOOOOOOOOOH BLUEBEARD ok I get it now!

  • @Superstition1980
    @Superstition1980 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

    god I wish this song was longer.

  • @MisterAppleEsq
    @MisterAppleEsq 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    A beautiful video for a beautiful song. Is that the end of Dial-A-Song, then? It's been a great year, it was a lot of fun. And I Like Fun.

  • @PyrrhusfromEpirus
    @PyrrhusfromEpirus 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That black widow remainds me of someone who just fits perfectly in the verse "is this how you thank somebody for their selfless loyalty [...]". I feel so much identified whit this. Thanks a lot!

  • @Solidfact42
    @Solidfact42 6 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A delightful song with a very satisfying video. What's not to like?

  • @ShanePatSmith
    @ShanePatSmith 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh man I remember them playing this song live in Boston back in April! Great to be able to hear it again

  • @Trailtracker
    @Trailtracker 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

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

  • @stevencraig8876
    @stevencraig8876 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Excellent song and animation!

  • @KatBorNot2B
    @KatBorNot2B 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Christmas came early this year!

  • @QuillanWilson
    @QuillanWilson 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You have no idea how long I've waited for this!

  • @HarleyRowan
    @HarleyRowan 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This might be fantastic... Yes it is fantastic!

  • @CanIUseYourJohn
    @CanIUseYourJohn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow this is a fantastic jam.

  • @floxhoa
    @floxhoa 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Probably my favorite song of the band. Very sensitive melodies

  • @AndrewFullerton
    @AndrewFullerton 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Finally this gets a video! This is one of my favourite songs of yours.

  • @ivanterrible7362
    @ivanterrible7362 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Special thanks to John & John. Have a happy celebration of your choice, and best wishes for the arbitrary lap counter change day and all the days which follow.

  • @williamwakely1398
    @williamwakely1398 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Last one. :( Also, one of the best ones in my opinion.

  • @aceynickel
    @aceynickel 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Oh my gosh, this is such a cool video! The animation style is really neat, and I love how it tells a full-fledged story. Well-done as always!

  • @BloatedPizzaRolls
    @BloatedPizzaRolls ปีที่แล้ว +28

    this reminds me of google doodle

  • @guynamedglenn
    @guynamedglenn 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    so glad this was in my recommended.

  • @sheccabaw
    @sheccabaw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    One of my favorites off I Like Fun. Great video!

  • @MrZooganopolos
    @MrZooganopolos 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    She'll be a fun one to dissect! :-D

  • @joneelillard892
    @joneelillard892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I see this song as a possible prequel to Reprehensible

    • @fourandahalf8331
      @fourandahalf8331 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      And then you have Trouble Awful Devil Evil as an epilogue

  • @flinko99
    @flinko99 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A sort of reverse Tomlinson. I love it.

  • @PogieJoe
    @PogieJoe 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One of my favorites from the album! I love the new animation too!

  • @ravensrandomness
    @ravensrandomness 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best song off I Like Fun! Glad it finally got a video. Was hoping for a video for 'This is Only Going to Go One Way' also though...

  • @heather19515
    @heather19515 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    2:00 seance is real

  • @hello_ree
    @hello_ree ปีที่แล้ว +7

    0:52 IS THAT CRICKET ON THE LEFT OF THE GUY???

  • @drwilby3195
    @drwilby3195 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    They still going

  • @electrowavez1680
    @electrowavez1680 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    0:20 My Murdered Remains refrence ?

    • @jurgenronaaz4695
      @jurgenronaaz4695 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Quite the opposite, in fact! My Murdered Remains was named after the line from this very song, in fact! I Like Fun was, itself, nearly named that instead. True story!

  • @markenproductions2274
    @markenproductions2274 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This music video is beautiful.

  • @jdreed68
    @jdreed68 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The Johns have been busy, and I haven't been paying attention. be sad for me.

  • @thatguy4379
    @thatguy4379 6 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    That is spectacular and weird.

  • @samaraisnt
    @samaraisnt ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Too short & sweet!

  • @TierosIsBetter
    @TierosIsBetter 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Second best song by you guys

    • @arsenixkikokoro
      @arsenixkikokoro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      which one is the first?

    • @glitchboi1741
      @glitchboi1741 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@arsenixkikokoro ^

    • @ducknotfound
      @ducknotfound 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Replying so when JG83 Actually replies, l'll know

  • @shirutadarushi1976
    @shirutadarushi1976 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please more songs

  • @Sharkfurter
    @Sharkfurter 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is legit amazing. Good job guys!

  • @aidansaylche
    @aidansaylche 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    oooooooh I love this video!

  • @kwcarpenter
    @kwcarpenter 6 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This is in my top 5 favorite videos you've ever done. Well done, sirs.

  • @andymac1158
    @andymac1158 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just perfect.

  • @samuelcastelli5782
    @samuelcastelli5782 6 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    This is quite the video and song!

  • @MystLunarabne
    @MystLunarabne 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, what a great Christmas present.

  • @nagefn3391
    @nagefn3391 4 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    This is age restricted for me?... why?...

    • @joneelillard892
      @joneelillard892 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      The first minute contains animated imagery of a dead man with an axe in his head.

  • @herbapet
    @herbapet 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool beans!

  • @12alenico12
    @12alenico12 6 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    🦉 j'adore 🐛

  • @krau6000
    @krau6000 6 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Awww shit this was cool.

  • @gamertwo6263
    @gamertwo6263 2 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    “ Alas *my murdered remains* ”
    Is that a self-reference?!

    • @GrizonII
      @GrizonII 2 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      Other way around; the album title is referencing this lyric.

    • @awoogagoogaloo2889
      @awoogagoogaloo2889 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@GrizonII this song is actually from I Like Fun, not My Murdered Remains.

    • @GrizonII
      @GrizonII 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@awoogagoogaloo2889 Yeah, it is on I Like Fun but My Murdered Remains is still named in reference to it (despite it not being on the eponymous album-though note apparently "My Murdered Remains" was one of the working titles considered for the prior album before it was ultimately named I Like Fun, and was then reused for the subsequent album).
      It's like how XTC's "Oranges & Lemons" and "Nonsuch" both have titles which appear in songs from the previous album, or like the opposite of how King Crimson's "Lizard" and "Starless and Bible Black" both have titles which reappear in lyrics from the subsequent album.

  • @BloatedPizzaRolls
    @BloatedPizzaRolls 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Attention all gothic emo teens, please rise for your national anthem

    • @iraqitolkien
      @iraqitolkien 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Rising

    • @ectobiologists
      @ectobiologists หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@iraqitolkienOh my god hi rei

    • @iraqitolkien
      @iraqitolkien หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@ectobiologists HAIIII!!!!

  • @soul0system
    @soul0system 2 ปีที่แล้ว +124

    what a girlboss

    • @fiegorongalez6548
      @fiegorongalez6548 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Ong

    • @Friday1207
      @Friday1207 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This is why all TH-cam comments should be removed from the internet /J

    • @princeCustos324
      @princeCustos324 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Friday1207 🤣

    • @electrotoxins
      @electrotoxins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      ANOTHER GIRLBOSS NEUTRALIZED BY THE SPOOKY BOIS 💪💪💀🤝💀👻

    • @naplockblubba5369
      @naplockblubba5369 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Society hates to see a Girlboss winning 😔

  • @nightshade1807
    @nightshade1807 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you tmbg

  • @corylamond6294
    @corylamond6294 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Sad this one was age restricted

  • @tenzhitihsien888
    @tenzhitihsien888 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Creepy Jigglypuff angels...

  • @feywerfolevado6286
    @feywerfolevado6286 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I always just think of the Cocteau Twins’ Bluebeard 🖤

  • @thomastheooshow
    @thomastheooshow ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Put it on 2x speed.
    I dare you.

  • @owenmcgee8496
    @owenmcgee8496 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    a momentary hmm, like was Ivan Turgenev's "First Love" a mistake and I'd rather not dance with Donna Tartt fans

  • @ZeroAudioOutput
    @ZeroAudioOutput 6 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That music video was awesome! Fit the song perfectly.

  • @LukeHennisch
    @LukeHennisch 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I miss Dial-A-Song.

  • @pyredynasty
    @pyredynasty 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow. Yep. DNA is in fact a log.

  • @PhantomTransmission
    @PhantomTransmission 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    first i heard this on the phone (Dial-A-Song)

  • @sundae981
    @sundae981 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the good ones from I Like Fun