Can’t Keep Johnny Down (Bees Knees version) They Might Be Giants

"Can’t Keep Johnny Down (Bees Knees version)" by They Might Be Giants, released in 2021, is a #Rock song that explores themes of resilience and perseverance despite challenges. The lyrics convey a sense of optimism and determination. Musically, it features catchy melodies and playful instrumentation, characteristic of the band's quirky style. Its upbeat nature has made it a favorite among fans, contributing to the band's continued cultural relevance.

Outnumbered a million to one
All of the dicks in this dick town
Can't keep Johnny down
Men piled up in a towering mound
None of them once has found a way
To keep Johnny down

Spending days by myself
Remembering slights
I'm not a monument to justice
Plus which, I don't forget a face

And they can't (down, down, down)
Can't keep Johnny down (down, down, down)
They haven't yet built the man (down, down, down)
That'll keep old Johnny down (down, down, down)

Some dude
Hitting golf balls on the moon
Bathroom in his pants
And he thinks he's better than me
I'm pointing a finger at my own face
They can't know what's in here
And they can't keep Johnny down

Beneath my dignity
To flip off the guy
When he pulls up alongside
To say my gas cap is unscrewed

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