Andrew Bird - Measuring Cups Lyrics

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This song brings me back to the first year of medical school.

He's such a good writer...those lyrics are marvellous

so uhmmmm am i the only one that thinks this songs about free will, ego and psychedelics?

Cindy Riewski Its a song criticizing the education system.

One of my favorite songs. Reminds me of a lot of friends of mine that had troubles with thinking differently in the 'indoctrination' (education) system.

am I the only one hear who doesn't understand the lyrics to this amazing song other than it's probably about a classroom? Someone please tell me what this song is about.

@Duco Scheltes huh, i wish! thank goodness i only have a semester left of it then i move up to highschool...then again...its the district that's pretty f'd up. stupid behavior cards...but i wouldn't say i would get suspended, more like a thorough talking to, and if anything, it's better to keep your mouth shut when getting scolded by the teachers, administrators, etc. or else you get a much worse punishment, the teachers, administrators, etc. always think they know everything just by looking at the subject at hand. 

i think it's also a lot about the over-diagnosis and fabrication of mental illnesses in the education system (i.e. "you don't THINK properly kid, take some pills and stop it")

story of my school :/

I agree and add that in education-career paths instill a specific mental disease in you, for instance, what fraction of software engineers think they have Aspbergers? I would say a very high number. Not saying they have the disease but they think they do and are treated as if they do.

This is unfortunately very much a part of the American school system. And why I became a teacher -- this kind of thing needs to end now.

this makes me remind my self why he one of my favorite artists

i'm so happy to have the andrew bird flu

Reminds me of college. So sad

time to re-invent this song with good memories.

This song is most excellent.  It makes me think about Sandra and Derek and their amazing efforts and accomplishments.

being drunk doesn't stop some people from driving either. doesn't mean it's a wise decision or anything to be proud of.

way to subvert the medium

Very clever, Mr. Bird! :)

I love his inferences =)

No, it's what a fool on Youtube would do. Anyone can look up the track listings on an album. Only a fool would think it's clever to try to string them together to make a nonsensical blurb.

I think that's why you are.

Me either. If I were forced to listen to only ONE artist for the rest of my life, it'd definitely be Andrew. <3

my favorite song by andrew bird.

a comment.

1.This video is made to be a public video and anybody is free to say anything they want. Trying to shut people up on the internet is clearly impossible..

2.What intelligence? I sure don't see any...

3.I'm not surprised about the hateful comments about mine. I was just telling people what's the big deal about it!? And I believe all of you are the ones complaining about something so small as a comment!

4. I think Andrew Bird himself would of thought that comment was creative. :)

Sweet Jesus man, just shut up already. You haven't done any sort of damage, but you've certainly insulted our intelligence. It's a monumentally dumb comment with no sort of creativity or reason to back it up. You loosely strung song titles together with no continuity or flow. It's intellectually sterile. Sophomoric.

In short, you hazard a poorly thought out comment, then act completely surprised and complain like a child when everyone rightfully hates it. Just stick to quiet enjoyment, please.

About the ref. comment....What's the big deal about it, guys??

Is it hurting Andrew Bird?

Is it hurting you?

I could sit quietly and enjoy his music for hours but I just wanted to make a comment!
Can't I do that without you guys disliking it?!

I'm not hating on Andrew Bird! I love him just as much as anybody else on this page. But you guys make it seem like i'm bashing him or something.

Geez...

I'm drunk as hell, but that does not stop me from commenting on every single bird song this morning.

Wait...what? I was just trying to make a ref. with almost all of his songs on this album

It's what a true fan would do man.

Why are there two dislikes?!

Did they forget their MEASURING CUPS While Making A cake watching their MASTER FADE while singing the HAPPY BIRTHDAY SONG? I could tell they were tired by receiving A NERVOUS TIC MOTION OF THE HEAD TO THE LEFT. I bet they are having the OPPOSITE DAY we are having right now. ......

Guys..... I tried O.K?

I will never, ever, ever grow tired of Andrew Bird.

This song is amazing. Can't stop repeating it

take your places cause we're all predisposed. measuring cups, play a new game in front of the class measure your brain give you a convex and we'll give it a name or talk about a hand glove glim and glory is it just another childrens story tails of brothers grim and glory, so put your backpack on your shoulder be the good little shoulder it's no different when youre older <3