Synopsis

Brad Roberts drives a customized vehicle carrying robotic versions of the Crash Test Dummies, who appear to be running out of power. When the robots need a new battery, Roberts takes off in a jetpack to find one, leaving the mechanical band behind. The deliberately surreal video turns the group's name into a playful science-fiction premise, matching the song's repetitive wordplay and offbeat humor. Its futuristic imagery is presented with a deadpan, low-key tone rather than as a conventional narrative.

Factoids & Trivia

• The video was filmed in Toronto in December 1998 and premiered on MuchMusic on February 8, 1999.

• "Keep A Lid On Things" was the first single from the 1999 album "Give Yourself a Hand."

• The track marked a noticeable stylistic change for the group. Brad Roberts used falsetto vocals, while the production moved toward a trip-hop and downtempo sound.

• The song was written by Brad Roberts, with music co-written by Roberts and producer Greg Wells.

• The single reached No. 5 on Canada's RPM singles chart and finished at No. 27 on the 1999 year-end chart.

• The song also appeared in the 1998 film "Dog Park."