Filibuster vigilantly
By pgn
@pgntwo (22408)
Derry, Northern Ireland
November 19, 2017 10:54am CST
No, not me - a line from the lyrics of a zany song, "Birdhouse in your Soul", by the band "They Might Be Giants".
It's a pretty upbeat song, great for a listen if things are getting you down - I have added a link to a version of it below if you haven't recognized the song from the title or partial lyric in my title.
It tells the tale of a little blue nightlight, which, whilst being a point of focus and comfort for anyone sleeping in a darkened room at night, has no less of an important job to do than any huge lighthouse that blinks silently in all weathers, alerting sailors to impending danger from rocks should they venture too close...
Meantime, take heart and a tip from the song: keep all the good things that provide light in your soul protected.
Group: They Might be Giants ?Congrats to TMBG: 1 + Million Views Birdhouse In Your Soul (Official Video) - They Might Be Giants?: http://www.youtube.com/watc...
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
19 Nov 17
@MALUSE Well I'll be a monkey's uncle! 
I remember you've written about Rügen before, I've not been there alas - the closest I have been, on that coast, is Lubeck (or Travemunde, to be precise). My late father-in-law's family came from Ostpreußen, so there's a bit of the Baltic Sea in my children, I imagine ;)
I remember you've written about Rügen before, I've not been there alas - the closest I have been, on that coast, is Lubeck (or Travemunde, to be precise). My late father-in-law's family came from Ostpreußen, so there's a bit of the Baltic Sea in my children, I imagine ;)
@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
19 Nov 17
Oh. Well, this might help - given the lyrics are reasonably clearly sung and audible...
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search "Birdhouse in Your Soul" Single by They Might Be Giants from the album Flood Released 1989 Format 7", cassette, CD single, 12" Recorded 1989 Length 3:19 Label Elektra (US) Elektra / WEA (EU)
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@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
19 Nov 17
Oh now, excellent PGN
Thanks so much ..cheered me up
Thanks so much ..cheered me up1 person likes this
@TiarasOceanView (70035)
• United States
19 Nov 17
@pgntwo Tis indeed..thanks again dear pal xo
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@pgntwo (22408)
• Derry, Northern Ireland
20 Nov 17
It certainly gets you humming along!
There's a Canadian band, The Arrogant Worms, that have similarly catchy music with simple, memorable lyrics.
I was playing with video software, trying to get used to it since I'm relatively new and this was the result. I'm a huge fan of Arrogant Worms, so stands to ...
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@welshbabe (81)
• United Kingdom
5 Dec 17
Always liked that song but never noticed the line 'Filibuster vigilantly'!
Its a bit like having the bluebird of happiness in your soul!
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Nov 17
Interesting. Thanks for sharing. Never heard it before.
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@Poppylicious (11133)
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20 Nov 17
One of my favourite songs. I don't think I ever really knew what it was about though!
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@MarymargII (12422)
• Toronto, Ontario
30 Nov 17
Great little ditty and I love night lights- I could never sleep in a totally dark environment.
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@YrNemo (20261)
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25 Nov 17
A nice song, I like the music! (Thanks for explaining the lyrics. Save me the time 
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