Barenaked Ladies - Duct Tape Heart Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What inspired the title 'Duct Tape Heart'?

   Kevin Griffin, who co-wrote the song, came up with the title 'Duct Tape Heart.' Afterward, he looked up duct tape on Wikipedia and found it described as 'polyethylene-coated pressure-sensitive tape.' This line made it into the bridge of the song, which Robertson loved.

2. Did any real-life events inspire lines in 'Duct Tape Heart'?

   Yes, the line 'Fixed the fender on the rover that was left on the moon' was inspired by a real incident. In 1972, astronauts Gene Cernan and Jack Schmitt used duct tape to fix a broken fender on their moon rover during the Apollo 17 mission.

3. Was there any notable collaboration related to 'Duct Tape Heart'?

   Ed Robertson worked closely with Kevin Griffin on this song. Additionally, Robertson's friend, astronaut Chris Hadfield, dropped by the studio during its production and recognized the moon rover reference, adding a unique personal connection.

4. When was 'Duct Tape Heart' released?

   'Duct Tape Heart' was released as part of Barenaked Ladies' album 'Silverball,' which came out on June 2, 2015. A lyric video for the song was released on July 10, 2015, followed by an official music video on October 19, 2015.

5. What is unique about the lyrics of 'Duct Tape Heart'?

   The lyrics creatively use the metaphor of duct tape as a means to repair a broken heart. It emphasizes resilience and the idea that, like how duct tape can fix almost anything, a heart can also be mended and be made stronger.

6. Did 'Duct Tape Heart' receive any special promotion?

   Yes, 'Duct Tape Heart' was featured in a live performance video filmed at Red Rocks Amphitheatre during the Last Summer On Earth 2015 tour. This video was released to coincide with the start of the Canadian leg of the Silverball tour.