This song was written and performed by They Might Be Giants for the ABC mini-series “A Brave New World,” and an extra on the TMBG documentary “Gigantic.”
Professor Jablonski has interesting thoughts, Mr. Krulwich has lots to report
Another extinction's a worrisome thing, with all these species we'll lose
Professor Jablonski says some creatures are weeds that grab hold of life like a weed
When his examples were weeds, then I had to agree, but if you talk
Metaphorically, There's no bigger weed than me...
King Weed
King Weed
That's what they would call us human beings
King Weed
King Weed
But no one will be 'round to disagree
With Me
King Weed
Roaches survived five extinctions before
I guеss they're good but I don't know what for
Dandelions can adapt and rеnew
Seems like they grow best right under my shoe
What about the adaptable and rugged housefly?
Their life is so lousy they're too tired to die
Mice can survive another ice age intact
A mouse can't survive a single night with my cat
House cats, they're also right here on the list
Good luck to a cat with no Kibbles 'n' Bits
Sparrows will survive, in the sky they ascend
If you like eating worms, then I guess you'll have friends
Worms, oh yes worms, he said they'll be around
And they're living like kings in their holes in the ground
There you have it, Mr. Koppel, That is our report
As subjective as it might seem
Professor Jablonski's a very kind man, but don't underestimate the
King Weed
King Weed
That's what they would call us human beings
King Weed
King Weed
But no one will be 'round to disagree
With Me
King Weed
King Weed was written by John Linnell & John Flansburgh.
King Weed was produced by ABC News & They Might Be Giants.