They Might Be Giants
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They Might Be Giants
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First released in January 2015 as the fourth instalment in the revived Dial-a-Song project, “Music Jail Pt. 1 & 2” was later included on They Might Be Giants' 2015 album, Glean.
This song refers to the most obvious allusion to the ongoing theme of the album of being trapped, specifically in jai...
Part 1
[Verse 1]
Where you going, buddy? Where you going, buddy?
Where you going, buddy? Where you going, buddy?
Won't you come with me to music jail?
[Verse 2]
Where you going, darlin’? Where you going, darlin’?
Where you going, darlin’? Where you going, darlin’?
Won't you come with me to music jail?
Let’s form a band, let’s take a stand
[Verse 3]
Where you going, fella? Where you going, fella?
Where you going, fella? Where you going, fella?
Won't you come with me to music jail?
Don't turn away, why don't you stay?
Part 2
[Verse 1]
I was not prepared to do time, to do time
Frankly, I was scared about time, about time
I was in a cloud, everything so loud
Life’s a riot, no one’s quiet at all
[Verse 2]
In this music crowd, I'm alone, I'm alone
Just one call allowed, no one’s home, no one’s home
I am getting pale, who could post my bail?
Done believing, dreams of leaving are gone
Music Jail, Pt. 1 & 2 was written by John Flansburgh & John Linnell.
Music Jail, Pt. 1 & 2 was produced by Patrick Dillett & They Might Be Giants.
They Might Be Giants released Music Jail, Pt. 1 & 2 on Mon Jan 26 2015.