Now That I Have Everything

They Might Be Giants · Then: The Earlier Years [1997]

The mirror on the wall

Won't talk to me at all

Now that I have everything

The place inside the frame

Just doesn't look the same

Now that I have everything



I wasn't always so fortunate

But I knew what I had to do

To be well-to-do

And it had to do

With the things I had to do



And I don't want anything

I don't want anything

Now that I have everything

I can't tell things apart

I don't know where they start

Now there's everything don't remind me of yesterday



Put down that surfboard, no, please don't say

All the things I think I know that you're about to say

"Everything is everything," is what you're just about to say



There was a program, sort of an inquiry

Into what would be

Just the thing for me

If it came to be

I would have to wait and see



And I don't want anything

I don't want anything

Now that I have everything

I can't tell things apart

I don't know where they start

Now that I have everything



And the mirror on the wall

Won't talk to me at all

Now that I have everything

The place inside the frame

Just doesn't look the same

Now there's everything don't remind me of yesterday

Now there's everything don't remind me of yesterday

Now there's everything don't remind me of yesterday (Babool Babool)

Now there's everything don't remind me of yesterday (Babool Babool)

Now there's everything don't remind me of yesterday (Babool Babool)

Now there's everything don't remind me of yesterday (Babool Babool)

Now there's everything don't remind me of yesterday (Babool Babool)

Now there's everything don't remind me of yesterday (Babool Babool)

Now there's everything don't remind me of yesterday (Babool Babool)

Now there's everything don't remind me of yesterday (Babool Babool)

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Now That I Have Everything

They Might Be Giants are celebrated for their eclectic approach to alternative rock, blending whimsical lyrics with intricate musical arrangements. "Now That I Have Everything" stands as a notable song in their extensive catalogue, appearing on the compilation album Then: The Earlier Years. This collection highlights the duo's early development, showcasing the unique chemistry between John Linnell and John Flansburgh that has defined their career for decades. The track reflects the band's signature ability to merge intellectual themes with accessible melodies, a hallmark of their broader discography. While the song may not be their most ubiquitous single, it contributes to the rich tapestry of their work, offering listeners a glimpse into the creative evolution that established them as enduring figures in the genre. Their consistent output continues to influence alternative music, maintaining a distinct voice that balances humor with genuine emotional resonance.