Zeroes

They Might Be Giants · Here Come The 123s [2008]

Zeroes! (Zeroes!)

Zeroes mean so much

Zeroes! (Zeroes!)

Zeroes mean so much



In numbers big (one million) to small (one millionth)

And the number that means nothing at all (the number zero)



Zeroes! (Zeroes!)

Zeroes mean so much

Zeroes! (Zeroes!)

Zeroes mean so much



In numbers big (ten, one hundred, one thousand)

And numbers small (one tenth, one one-hundredth, one one-thousandth)

And the number that means nothing at all (the number zero)



One definition of zero

Is the mathematical value

Between positive and negative values



Zeroes! (Zeroes!)

Zeroes mean so much



In numbers big (one million) to small (one millionth)

And the number that means nothing at all (the number zero)

Zeroes

They Might Be Giants' "Zeroes" stands as a quintessential example of the band's unique blend of whimsical pop and intellectual curiosity. Released on the 2008 album Here Come The 123s, the track exemplifies their signature style of embedding complex wordplay and social commentary within catchy, accessible melodies. The song reflects the group's enduring ability to tackle serious themes with a light touch, characteristic of their discography from the late 2000s. By weaving together abstract concepts with rhythmic precision, the recording showcases the band's commitment to challenging listeners while maintaining a playful tone that has defined their career for decades.