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Artist/Band: They Might Be Giants
Lyrics for Song: (She Thinks She's) Edith Head
Lyrics for Album: Mink Car [2001]



Back in high school I knew a girl

Not too simple and not too kind

We both grew up but I heard she changed

From a New Wave fan to another kind



She thinks she's Edith Head

But you might know she's not

The accent in her speech

She didn't have growing up



She thinks she's Edith Head

Or Helen Gurley Brown

Or some other cultural figure

We don't know a lot about



It's been years since I moved away

But at Christmas I come home

And I saw her reflection

In the window of a store



She was talking to herself

Not too simple and not too kind

I walked on by, it was complicated

And it stuck in my mind



She thinks she's Edith Head

But you might know she's not

The accent in her speech

She didn't have growing up



The accent in her speech

She didn't have growing up

The accent in her speech

She didn't have growing up



She thinks she's Edith Head

She thinks she's Edith Head now

She thinks she's Edith Head

She thinks she's Edith Head now



(AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!)

She thinks she's Edith Head

She thinks she's Edith Head now

She thinks she's Edith Head

She thinks she's Edith Head now



JF: You guys want to listen to the whole thing...



"One more!..."



JF: ...before we get...



"...one more!..."



JF: (laughing) Okay - One more!



"...go!"



SHE'S LOST HER MIND! ("I ate a bug")



She thinks she's Edith Head

She thinks she's Edith Head now

She thinks she's Edith Head

She thinks she's Edith Head now


About (She Thinks She's) Edith Head

They Might Be Giants' "(She Thinks She's) Edith Head" stands as a standout track from their 2001 album *Mink Car*, blending the band's signature intellectual pop sensibility with sharp social commentary. The song utilizes the fictional persona of Edith Head, the legendary Hollywood costume designer, to explore themes of celebrity, vanity, and the public's perception of fame. By weaving together biographical facts with satirical exaggeration, the band critiques the superficiality often associated with the entertainment industry while maintaining their characteristic whimsical tone. Released during a period where the group was refining their ability to merge complex lyrics with catchy melodies, this recording exemplifies their commitment to narrative-driven songwriting. It showcases their talent for transforming historical figures into vehicles for modern reflection, creating a piece that is both entertaining and thought-provoking. The track remains a quintessential example of the band's unique ability to address serious subjects through the lens of quirky pop music, ensuring it resonates with fans who appreciate their witty, detail-oriented approach to storytelling.


Album Lyrics: Mink Car [2001]


They Might Be Giants
"Mink Car [2001]"


1. (She Thinks She's) Edith Head
2. Man, It's So Loud In Here
3. Mr. Xcitement
4. Another First Kiss
5. I've Got A Fang
6. Hovering Sombrero
7. Yeh Yeh
8. Hopeless Bleak Dispair
9. Drink!
10. My Man
11. Mink Car
12. Wicked Little Critta
13. Working Undercover For The Man
14. Finished With Lies