Stay Up Late Lyrics

Lyric discussion by tranquilyz 

Cover art for Stay Up Late lyrics by Talking Heads

I've found that phrase, "I know you want to leave me" thrown off-hand into the lyrics to be chilling; and definitely changes the flavor of the entire song. It makes an upbeat, fun tune now full of menace.

After that line, the previous statements can be re-interpreted as full of contempt. The fact we're going to "make the baby" instead of "let the baby" stay up all night is another tip-off that something's not right.

It's brilliant - and kinda creepy. Definitely David Byrne material.

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