Conquest For The Planet Of The Apes
They Might Be Giants Lyrics


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Conquest, it's a type of quest
They called it a conquest of the planet of the apes
Conquest, they played it at request
It was another type of quest
For the planet of the apes
Conquest!
Request!
We're gonna have an inquest
But this is a type of quest




For the planet of the apes
Yeah!

Overall Meaning

"They Might Be Giants" is a quirky and experimental rock band known for their unusual lyrics and offbeat melodies. "Conquest of the Planet of the Apes" is a song that is inspired by the science fiction film of the same name. The song conveys a sense of excitement and urgency, and the lyrics paint a picture of a futuristic world where apes have taken over the planet.


The opening line of the song, "Conquest, it's a type of quest," sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The word "conquest" refers to a military or territorial victory, and the band uses this theme to explore the idea of apes taking over the planet. The repetition of the word "quest" emphasizes the idea that this is indeed a journey or mission that is being undertaken.


As the song unfolds, the band describes the "conquest of the planet of the apes" as something that was requested or demanded. It's not clear who made this request, but the urgency in the lyrics suggests that the apes must have been fighting for their survival. The repeated use of the words "conquest" and "request" emphasizes the idea that this is something that was planned or organized, rather than a random series of events.


Overall, the song is a playful take on the science fiction genre, with the band using their unique blend of humor and wit to create a catchy and memorable tune.


Line by Line Meaning

Conquest, it's a type of quest
Conquest is a specific type of quest


They called it a conquest of the planet of the apes
This particular quest is called the conquest of the planet of the apes


Conquest, they played it at request
This quest was requested and played out as a conquest


It was another type of quest
Although similar, this quest was a different type than others


For the planet of the apes
This quest was focused on conquering the planet of the apes


Conquest!
Emphasizing the importance of the conquest element of the quest


Request!
Emphasizing the important role of requests in this type of quest


We're gonna have an inquest
There will be an investigation or inquiry regarding this quest


But this is a type of quest
Despite the potential inquiry, this is still a recognized type of quest


For the planet of the apes
Again highlighting the main objective of this particular quest


Yeah!
An exclamation of enthusiasm for the quest




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