Coin-Operated Boy

"Coin-Operated Boy"
Single by The Dresden Dolls
from the album The Dresden Dolls
ReleasedDecember 13, 2004
GenreDark cabaret
Length4:46
LabelRoadrunner
Songwriter(s)Amanda Palmer
The Dresden Dolls singles chronology
"Girl Anachronism"
(2003)
"Coin-Operated Boy"
(2004)
"Sing"
(2006)

"Coin-Operated Boy" is a single by The Dresden Dolls duo, taken from the self-titled debut album The Dresden Dolls. It was produced by Martin Bisi and released on December 13, 2004, by Roadrunner Records. "Coin-Operated Boy" was written by Amanda Palmer. The song makes heavy use of staccato, and includes instruments such as a toy piano.