Istanbul (not Constantinople) - They Might Be Giants 

A song from the 50s, covered by They Might be Giants, turned into an acid trip music video, now used on just dance and umbrella academy I love society

I got a Turkish airlines ad before this

The song:🇹🇷⚔️🇬🇷 The video:🤨🤨🤔🤔🧑‍💼🧑‍💼🗣️🗣️🌃🌃🚘🚘

The 1928 song C-O-N-S-T-A-N-T-I-N-O-P-L-E was about how to spell Constantinople. Constantinople was officially renamed Istanbul entirely in the West in 1930. In 1953, 500 years after the fall of Constantinople, this novelty song was produced. This cover of it is from 1990.

The sequel to the hit song "Constantinople (not Byzantium)".

Bro, it's been 16 years since this was posted And to this day I don't understand why this is so perfect

why is this so perfect omgsh

This is what happens when you give the "Schoolhouse Rock" team magic mushrooms. Pure joy and happiness.

I had a history teacher who use to randomly sing this song. I still associate this song with him to this day.

New Amsterdam was renamed new York in the late 1600s in honor of the duke of New York. But I bet the people liked it better that way

The original 1950's song was made for the 500 year anniversary of the fall of Constantinople. This version is a great cover, and arguably also a great improvement.

Lyrics: Istanbul was Constantinople. now it’s Istanbul not Constantinople. Been a long time gone, Constantinople. To Turkish delight. On a Moonlit night. Every gal in Constantinople lives in Istanbul not Constantinople. So if you had a date in Constantinople, she’ll be waiting in Istanbul. Even old New York was once new Amsterdam. Why they changed it I can’t say, people just liked it better that way. So take me back to Constantinople. No, you can’t go back to Constantinople. Been a long time gone Constantinople. Why did Constantinople get the works? That’s nobody’s business, but the Turks. Istanbul, Istanbul. Istanbul, Istanbul. Even old New York was once new Amsterdam. why they changed it I can’t say people just liked it better that way. Istanbul was Constantinople now it’s Istanbul not Constantinople. Been a long time gone Constantinople . Why did Constantinople get the works? That’s nobody’s business, but the turks. So take me back to Constantinople. No, you can’t go back to Constantinople. Been a long time gone Constantinople. Why did Constantinople get the works? That’s nobody’s business, but the Turks. Istanbul. Please like this, it took so long to make 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭

This feels like a nightmare I had when I was 5

I heard this song on Tiny Toons back in the 90's. That takes me back .

I was ten years old when this came out in 1953. I'm so glad I have this song and a few thousand others in my memory. I came looking for it here and was very glad to find it.

"The kid wants coffee, black."

when five was drinking coffee at griddy’s donuts and starts a shooting then stabs his arm

0:07 Bees be like

Yay! I’m glad Umbrella Academy is introducing a new generation to one of the greatest songs ever made 😁

I have no idea what im watching but im loving it

16 yrs ago: They Might Be Giants Song 2023-2024: countryballs

to those of you here from the umbrella academy, welcome! i would also recommend "kiss me, son of god", and both the entire "flood" and "here comes science" ablums! (just my preferences! John and John truly deserve all of your guys' love!)

My 9th grade teacher drilled the lyrics into my head. Even now when I hear this song I subconsciously sing along.

POV: THIS SONG REMINDS YOU THAT SCENE OF FIVE IN UMBRELLA ACADEMY

Love TMBG covers better than the originals

My history teacher showed us this

This emits “I want to listen to an awesome piece of music at 3 AM” kind of energy. Or that’s just me listening to it at 3 AM.

Istanbul was Constantinople Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople Been a long time gone, Constantinople Now it's Turkish delight on a moonlit night Every gal in Constantinople Lives in Istanbul, not Constantinople So if you've a date in Constantinople She'll be waiting in Istanbul Even old New York was once New Amsterdam Why they changed it I can't say People just liked it better that way So take me back to Constantinople No, you can't go back to Constantinople Been a long time gone, Constantinople Why did Constantinople get the works? That's nobody's business but the Turks Istanbul, Istanbul Istanbul, Istanbul Even old New York was once New Amsterdam Why they changed it I can't say People just liked it better that way Istanbul was Constantinople Now it's Istanbul, not Constantinople Been a long time gone, Constantinople Why did Constantinople get the works? That's nobody's business but the Turks So take me back to Constantinople No, you can't go back to Constantinople Been a long time gone, Constantinople Why did Constantinople get the works? That's nobody's business but the Turks Istanbul

This is the first song I heard from They Might Be Giants and I think it's definitely one of their best.

2007-2022: this song is weird no one likes it 2023: OMG THIS IS AMAZING WE WILL USE IT WITH 2022 TURK RELATIONSHIPS WITH GREECE AS TREND

12 years old, still one of the best songs on the internet

Anyone else here from umbrella academy but cant get this song out of their head now?

After all those years its still a masterpiece.

I have been playing this song over and over for the past 15 minutes, I absolutely love it.

I heard this tune when I was probably around 8, mid 90s. Thought I'd dreamt it. How fun to stumble across it now a quarter century later :)

My dear friend showed me this song when we were 10 and i very much didnt appreciate it at the time. Had completely forgotten about it until today, brought back fond memories

I remember as alittle kid and this would come on MTV...I had no idea WTF it was, but it’s always stayed with me. Thanks to The Umbrella Academy for reminding me of this 🌂☂️

(Strong Bad voice) _"Istanbul... of course..."_

I remember watching this when I was 3 years old with my Dad. 11 years later, the song and video still both slap!

1:08 the video matches with the lyrics

One of the best scenes from The Umbrella Academy

Even after 15 years, the masterpieces will live on.

Blows away the original,.especially that opening. Much more peppy version too.

i’m greek, and although istanbul was built by greeks, it’s been turkish for centuries. love to our neighbours ❤️❤️❤️🇬🇷🇹🇷

I grew up with TMBG but I think whenever I hear this I just think of Five Hargreeves fighting all the guys from the Commission in TUA season 1

I can't describe how much serotonin this song gives me

Not gonna lie. The umbrella academy brought me here. but I'm listening to Flood and it sounds really cool

i was so excited when this song showed up in umbrella academy, i love it sm

The reason I love Just Dance 4 is cause it showed me this song.

City "Constantinople" not found. The city may have been moved or renamed.

These 8 seconds of the song is amazing 0:24 - 0:32.

You're all so young. I had this on LP when it was first released in 1990. I believe I had the cassette single too. This whole album is magic

“Well, I wouldn’t worry about that.” “You won’t be going home.”

not sure why this song popped into my head after nearly 15 years, but I was NOT expecting to find a cover by They Might be Giants :00

this song has been stuck in my head for the last 10 years and im okay with that

Oh 90's, I miss you so much.

Fun fact: This wasn’t in your recommended, you searched it 😂

the song really gets going at 0:22.

Muito bom esta música

I love Istanbul and Turkey ❤️

Who else remembers this from Tiny Toon Adventures?

Am I crazy or some part of these song really do sound like Kesha - Take it off? 0:57 When she says "it's a hole in the wall it's a dirty free for all"

Problem is, it's SUCH a catchy tune, and ends up wedging both names hopelessly into the brain. XD

I remember watching this on MTV's 120 Minutes many, many years ago. Thank you for showing it.

0:57 i love this

Whos here NOT from umbrella academy. Me at least

Studying the Ottoman Empire, and I keep hearing about Constantinople so I had to come here.

не знаю кто и под каким веществом это сделал, но мне нравится это уже десять лет.

So where's the love for Byzantium, then?

Heard this version when I was a teenager right after TMBG released it. Now I can't hear the word Constantinople without thinking of this song. Netflix's Rise of Empires: Ottoman brought me here.

When I was in first grade my teacher played this video in class brings back so many memories😭

Im from Istanbul, love from Istanbul 🇹🇷❤

I can't stop listening to this God Damn song.

This animation is a fever dream

0:49 subliminal in an unnoticeable way- important, but hard to say...

This video feels like 1993 Nickelodeon. And I love it.

the bass tho🔥🔥🔥🔥

Whole video feels like it was taken from some really old cartoon that would've run for 13 episodes

Yo viendo q este video es de hace 13 años: 👁👄👁 PD: Yo solamente conocí la canción por la serie de netflix the umbrella academy. La recomiendo mucho 100/10⭐ 👌

Happy 16th anniversary to this legendary song

Can't... Get... Over... How catchy this song is!!

Dünya tarafından sevildiğimiz zamanlar... :(

As someone born and raised in Istanbul, love from Istanbul. 🤎

Me trying to get 5 from Umbrella Academy as my soulmate on a buzz feed quiz so I try to find the song he fights all the men in there doughnut shop to:👁👄👁

The 7th grade Social Studies room next to my English won't stop blasting this while we tryna read smh

after seeing their appearance in home movies, i'm glad to see these guys are just as great as they were there

I love the animation! TMBG forever!

This band is seriously under-rated!

0:35 is the beginning part of constantinople edits

This song is so addicting to listen too XDDD I cant stop listening to it!

This songgggg oh my gosh i still remember it from when i was little

More catchy than the ducktales theme, and one of the only covers that I like more than the original

I love this version. So glad that I find out.

For coming out 16 years ago I’m surprised it’s starting to be popular again

okay but like I remember watching this in 7th grade in world history when we were learning about istanbul and i was kind of scarred for life and this song just stayed in my head for years afterwards

I would like to ask what the music video even is representing, but I think it's better I don't know.

This is a perfect song for like a wild west bar brawl out

i love this song its like so catchy i watch it like everyday! totally awesome!!

“That’s nobody’s business but the Turks” America: *no*.

Tinytoon adventures taught me this song 🤣🤣🤣 #deadass