Triops Has Three Eyes
They Might Be Giants · Here Come The 123s [2008]
And whales have two eyes
And eagles have two eyes
But triops has three eyes
Triops has three eyes
Two eyes on a face
Are usually enough
But triops has got
One that looks up
And one that looks around
And one to keep an eye
On the other pair of guys
Triops has three eyes
Needles have an eye
Tornadoes have an eye
Potatoes have a lot of eyes
But triops has three eyes
Triops has three eyes
Everything with eyes
Has some amount of eyes
And triops has got
One that looks up
And one that looks around
And one to keep an eye
On the other pair of guys
Triops has three eyes
There are two sides to every story
But triangles have three
And the tricycle has one more cycle than the washing machine
Chickens have two legs
And firemen have two legs
And monkeys have two legs
But tripods have three legs
Tripods have three legs
They've got more than you
'Cuz they need more than two
A tripod has got
One that points back
And one that sticks out
And one to be a friend
To the other pair of pegs
Tripods have three legs
Look, there's an eye
Hey, there's another eye
And there's a third eye
'Cuz triops has three eyes
Triops has three eyes
Two eyes on a face
Are usually enough
But triops has got
One that looks up
And one that looks around
And one to keep an eye
On the other pair of guys
Triops has got
One that points back
And one that sticks out
And one to be a friend
To the other pair of guys
Triops has three eyes
Triops has three eyes
Triops has three eyes
Triops Has Three Eyes
From the 2008 album Here Come The 123s, "Triops Has Three Eyes" stands as a quintessential example of They Might Be Giants' unique blend of whimsical storytelling and intricate musical composition. The track features the band's signature approach, combining catchy melodies with complex harmonies and sudden shifts in tempo. Thematically, the song explores the absurdity of scientific classification and the inherent humor found in nature's oddities, a recurring motif in the group's discography. Released during a period where the band continued to push creative boundaries, the recording showcases their ability to maintain high energy while delivering thoughtful, often philosophical lyrics. It remains a staple of their catalog, celebrated for its infectious rhythm and the band's distinct vocal interplay.