Keep a Lid on Things


"Keep a Lid on Things" is a song by Canadian group Crash Test Dummies and was the first single from their 1999 album Give Yourself a Hand. The song featured a new sound for the group, most notably Brad Roberts using falsetto vocals. The song is featured in the 1998 film Dog Park.

Track listing

Lyrics written by Brad Roberts. Music written by Brad Roberts and Greg Wells.
  1. "Keep a Lid on Things" - 2:44
  2. "Filter Queen" - 2:55
  3. "Handy Candyman" - 3:00

Music video

The music video for the song features Brad Roberts driving robot versions of the band and having to leave on a jetpack to locate a new battery. The video was filmed in Toronto in December 1998. The video premiered on MuchMusic on February 8, 1999.

Charts

Year-end charts