This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) (Talking Heads cover)

Arcade Fire

Home is where I want to be
Pick me up and turn me around
I feel numb - burn with a weak heart
(So I) Guess I must be having fun
The less we say about it, the better
Make it up as we go along
Feet on the ground
Head in the sky
It's ok, I know nothing's wrong
Nothing

Hi-yo, I got plenty of time
Hi-yo, you got light in your eyes
And you're standing here beside me
I love the passing of time
Never for money
Always for love
Cover up and say goodnight
Say goodnight

Home is where I want to be
But I guess I'm already there
I come home - she lifted up her wings
Guess that this must be the place
I can't tell one from another
Did I find you, or you find me?
There was a time before we were born
If someone asks, this where I'll be, where I'll be

Hi-yo, we drift in and out
Hi-yo, sing into my mouth
Out of all those kinds of people
You got a face with a view
I'm just an animal looking for a home
Share the same space for a minute or two
And you love me until my heart stops
Love me until I'm dead
Eyes that light up, eyes look through you
Cover up the blank spots
Hit me on the head
Ah, ooh


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    "love me till my heart stops" is my favorite part of the entire song, I love this.

    ilovethewayyourockon December 03, 2009   Link

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