Sleep's Older Sister
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| song name | Sleep's Older Sister |
| artist | They Might Be Giants |
| releases | The World Is To Dig |
| year | 2026 |
| run time | 2:29 |
| sung by | John Flansburgh |
Trivia/Info
- The official PR for the song's digital preview states:[1]
They Might Be Giants move into some new territory with a dreamy slice of neo-psychedelia with "Sleep's Older Sister." As our heroes ponder the imponderables, they meet up with Sleep’s older sister to guide them across the River Styx into the great beyond. TMBG's renowned rhythm section, featuring Marty Beller on drums and Danny Weinkauf on bass, creates an original bed for the track, with some unexpected turns and a chaotic ending.
- The song's title may call back to the lyric "When you discover / Sleep's older brother" from "Three Might Be Duende", though the song is not referenced elsewhere.
- This song was released on the TMBG Shop as a free download on March 3, 2026 as the second preview track from The World Is To Dig.
Song Themes
Eyes, Death, Dreams, Games, Oblique Cliches Or Idiom, Recycled Material, Sleep (Theme), Water
Videos
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- Lyric video
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