The Communists Have the Music
The Communists Have the Music

They Might Be Giants - The Communists Have the Music Lyrics

Sep 21, 2018
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The Communists Have the Music Lyrics

I got handed an Ayn Rand sandwich
Straight from the can, it tasted so bland
I asked a lass to pass me a glass
Of Engels' Conditions of the Working Class
Right away they dragged me to the committee
To explain my un-American activity
They're gonna see they made a mistake
If they'd only let me play my mixtape

I'm not partial to the martial
Or the plutocrats, in their beaver hats
And the fascists have the outfits
But I don't care for the outfits
What I care about is music
And the communists have the music

I hear a melody
And just as suddenly
I know who I'm supposed to be

I don't need a rationale
To sing "The Internationale"
I only need to plug in the headphone jack
So I can listen to my backing track

I'm not jealous of the zealous
Or anarchics with guitar picks
And the fascists have their outfits
But I don't care for the outfits
What I care about is music
And the communists have the music
Yes, the communists have the music
Oh, the communists have the music

I hear a melody
And just as suddenly
I know who I'm supposed to be

I'm not partial to the martial
Or the plutocrats, in their beaver hats
And the fascists have the outfits
But I don't care for the outfits
What I care about is music
And the communists have the music
Yes, the communists have the music
Oh, the communists have the music

Writer(s): John Flansburgh, John Linnell
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the lyrics for 'The Communists Have the Music'?

    The lyrics for 'The Communists Have the Music' were written by John Flansburgh and John Linnell, the founding members of They Might Be Giants.

  2. When was They Might Be Giants formed?

    They Might Be Giants (TMBG) was formed in 1982 by John Flansburgh and John Linnell.

  3. What is unique about They Might Be Giants' musical style?

    They Might Be Giants are known for their unique style of alternative music that often includes surreal, humorous lyrics, experimental styles, and unconventional instruments.

  4. Has They Might Be Giants won any awards?

    Yes, They Might Be Giants have won two Grammy Awards. One for Best Film or Television Theme for 'Boss of Me,' the theme song to Malcolm in the Middle, and another for Best Children's Album for 'Here Come the 123s.'

  5. 'The Communists Have the Music' mentions several political ideologies. Does this reflect TMBG's political stance?

    'The Communists Have the Music' uses references to various political ideologies in a playful manner. The band is known more for its clever wordplay and humor rather than making strong political statements in their music.

  6. 'The Communists Have the Music' mentions Ayn Rand and Engels. Who are they?

    Ayn Rand was a Russian-American writer known for her philosophy of Objectivism. Friedrich Engels was a German philosopher who co-authored 'The Communist Manifesto' with Karl Marx.

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