Lyric discussion by Bender is great 

Cover art for Don't Let's Start lyrics by They Might Be Giants

Seriously of all the TMBG songs out there that one could ponder for the rest of their lives this was never one to me. Bad relationship from the point of view of a shy young man not being treated well. He doesn't get around like she does, he wants to believe she's pure (precious little girl). He doesn't deal with the problem head on and instead articulates his feelings in his mind as "Everybody dies frustrated and sad and that is beautiful" and "I don't want to live in this world anymore" Seriously it's a bad relationship from the point of view of someone who doesn't really "get around" like his girlfriend does.

NO WAIT I THINK IT'S ABOUT MEDICAL SCIENCE IN THE 17TH CENTURY!!!!!!!!

seriously people, if you've been there you get it. I get it.

I've been there and I do get it! I think you nailed it on this one!