Keep a Lid on Things
Crash Test Dummies
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Who put the doggy in the doghouse? You did, baby - you did Who put your granny in the granny house? You did, baby - you did, baby Who put the bad in the madhouse? You did, baby - you did Who put that junk in the junk house? You did, baby - you did, baby Keep your eye on things while I'm gone Keep a lid on things Don't you try everything while I'm gone Keep a lid on things Who put the fun in the fun house? You did, baby - you did Who put your dad in the half house? You did, baby - you did, baby Who put the boys in the clubhouse? You did, baby - you did Who put the cat in the cat house? You did, baby - you did, baby Keep your eye on things while I'm gone Keep a lid on things Don't you try everything while I'm gone Keep a lid on things Keep your eye on things while I'm gone Keep a lid on things Who dug the hole in the outhouse? You did, baby - you did Who put Whitey in the White House? You did, baby - you did, baby Keep your eye on things while I'm gone Keep a lid on things Don't you try everything while I'm gone Keep a lid on things Keep your eye on things while I'm gone Keep a lid on things
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Written by: BRAD ROBERTS, GREG WELLS
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12 facts about this song
Album"Keep A Lid on Things" is a track from the 1999 album by the Crash Test Dummies titled "Give Yourself a Hand".
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First SingleIt was released as the first single from the album, serving as a promotion for the new record.
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ProductionThe successful producer team, "Sly and Robbie", who have worked with artists such as Grace Jones and Bob Dylan, were involved in the production of the song.
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Shift in GenreThe song marked a shift in sound for the Crash Test Dummies, leaning more towards funk and pop, compared to their earlier folk-rock sound.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Keep A Lid on Things" stands out because of its quirky and whimsical aesthetics. It depicts the band members singing in a colorful, animated world filled with curious characters.
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RankingsThe song peaked at the 36th position in the "Canada Adult Contemporary" chart. Also, in the "Canada Top Singles" chart, it had reached number 57.
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SongwritingThe lead vocalist, Brad Roberts, who is known for his distinctive deep voice, had written this catchy song.
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PromotionsThe song was heavily promoted in Canada and also had some radio play in the United States.
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ReceptionEven though the shift in the direction of music was a surprise for the fans of the band, the song was generally well-received by critics.
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Live Performances"Keep A Lid on Things" is a song that the Crash Test Dummies included in their live sets, making it a fan favorite during concerts.
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LyricsThe lyrics of this song, as is typical of Crash Test Dummies, are humorous and smart, spinning a narrative around the idea of containment and control.
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Album ArtThe cover art for the single was similar to the album, featuring a painted hand on a blue background. The artwork corresponds with the theme of the album "Give Yourself a Hand".
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