| Talking Heads – Heaven Lyrics | 21 years ago |
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I have to disagree with the previous post. In fact take the opposite of everything he said and that's pretty much how i feel. Except I do think its a great song. |
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| Talking Heads – This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) Lyrics | 21 years ago |
| i always look for the angle in talking heads songs, for what is subversive. but i have to say if there is something subversive about this song i don't want to know it. it is so joyful and beautiful. i sing along loudly to it and it makes me happy. | |
| Talking Heads – Once In A Lifetime Lyrics | 21 years ago |
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i think its a little simplistic to say that this song is just about appreciating what you have... for one, pay attention to the delivery of the verses in contrast to the chorus. the verses are delivered like a sermon, then the chorus comes in like the choir. the character speaking is describing a sort of life process where people don't ask questions, where they blindly follow a certain path in life, getting a job, getting a wife, getting a car, without stopping to ask if this is what will make them happy. so byrne is comparing people who oversimplify and don't question their own life choices with people who blindly follow religions without questioning if its the right path for them or not. |
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