This Must Be The Place
ยดยซรรนรยท(Talking Heads) Lyrics
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Pick me up and turn me round
I feel numb - born 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
Hi yo I got plenty of time
Hi 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 + 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 till my heart stops
Love me till I'm dead
Eyes that light up, eyes look through you
Cover up the blank spots
Hit me on the head ah ooh
The song "This Must Be The Place" by Talking Heads is a beautiful and complex love song that dispenses with traditional romantic clichรฉs, instead focusing on the comfort of finding someone who you can share space with, and who makes you feel a sense of belonging. The song begins with the singer expressing a desire to be home- a place where he feels he belongs. He admits to feeling numb and acknowledges his weak heart. Despite this, he feels that he must be having fun, and he is content to make things up as he goes along. The feet on the ground/head in the sky motif reinforces his sense of balance- he is rooted in the earth but still has the capacity to imagine and dream.
The chorus repeats the desire to be home, but the lyrics become more ambiguous, with lines like "But I guess I'm already there/I come home - -she lifted up her wings." The second verse explores the idea of drift, of moving in and out of each other's worlds. The singer acknowledges their animal nature and their need for a home. The line "Out of all those kinds of people/You got a face with a view" suggests that they have found someone special in a crowded world. The final lines of the song seem to suggest a beautiful transcendence- "Eyes that light up, eyes look through you/Cover up the blank spots/Hit me on the head ah ooh."
Line by Line Meaning
Home is where I want to be
I desire to be in a place that feels like home
Pick me up and turn me round
Take me out of my current situation and show me something new
I feel numb - born with a weak heart
I have a weak personality and my emotions are unresponsive
(so i) guess I must be having fun
I am enjoying myself despite feeling hollow
The less we say about it the better
It's better to avoid talking about certain topics
Make it up as we go along
We improvise and create our path as we move forward
Feet on the ground
I am grounded and present in the moment
Head in the sky
I am optimistic and thinking positively
It's ok I know nothing's wrong... Nothing
I am content and have no worries or concerns
Hi yo I got plenty of time
I have a lot of time and am not in a rush
Hi you got light in your eyes
You have a bright and optimistic demeanor
And you're standing here beside me
You are there for me and supporting me
I love the passing of time
I appreciate the changes and growth that come with time
Never for money
I do things for personal satisfaction rather than financial gain
Always for love
I do things out of a sense of affection and kindness
Cover up + say goodnight... Say goodnight
We hide our true emotions and part ways for the night
Home - is where I want to be
I feel my true self in a place that feels like home
But I guess I'm already there
I have found my home and I am content
I come home - -she lifted up her wings
I am welcomed home with open arms by someone special
Guess that this must be the place
This place feels like home and where I belong
I can't tell one from another
It's hard for me to distinguish between different things or people
Did I find you, or you find me?
I'm not sure who initiated our connection
There was a time before we were born
Our relationship existed before we physically met
If someone asks, this where I'll be... Where I'll be
This is where I belong and where you can find me
Hi yo we drift in and out
Our connection fluctuates and is not always constant
Hi yo sing into my mouth
We communicate and share our feelings with each other
Out of all those kinds of people
Out of all the people I've met, I feel a strong connection with you
You got a face with a view
You have a unique and interesting perspective
I'm just an animal looking for a home
I am searching for a sense of belonging and comfort
Share the same space for a minute or two
We spend time together and connect for a short period
And you love me till my heart stops
You show me unconditional love and affection
Love me till I'm dead
Your love for me is eternal
Eyes that light up, eyes look through you
Your eyes reveal your true emotions and intentions
Cover up the blank spots
We hide our vulnerabilities and insecurities
Hit me on the head ah ooh
We have a sudden realization or epiphany
Contributed by Leah J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nana Zayn
I donโt know guys if you canโt see the love behind these two, I donโt know what to say. Theyโre both great and nice. And it was just a simple misunderstanding letโs not hate anyone.
Jongin's Thrust
The blond guy smiles so cute omg๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ
You got the Best of me Bts song
Lealee94 I see that too ;)
Shinee 1004
Lealee94 omg yeeess i thought it is only who think about it haha
Lealee94
why i saw Euijin look like Jimin bts esp when he smile,,,
i know her face, but I dont know her name.
He's rank top 2 in The unit. He'll debut soon.
JrNuest my bae
And the laugh too!!! 2:37 i cant๐๐๐๐๐๐
K- BRASIL
Seyong injured his leg and also had a concert but he clearly said "don't worry, I will make the coreography and I bring it when I comeback", and everybody was fine about it. But it happened that Seyong was taking too long to comeback and they thought they shouldn't wait for him because they would fall behind the other teams, that had the point choreo done, so they decided to make the choreo by theirselves. When Seyong came back, obviously he would be upset, because even though he injuried his leg and had a concert, he did the coreography. So, I think both sides had a point. But I think the best thing is that they both talked to each other and apologized.
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Seyong has been recruited I am very sad ๐ญ I just want MY NAME to bring us back ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐ญ๐๐๐๐
Enjouchi
@Boss _boy They had choreography to practice, it was just plotting the positioning and transitions which is very meticulous especially since every member wants a part in the center with the camera on them. But you can learn choreo without the doing the positioning. In the dance mission, Feeldogs team performed most of the choreo for Rain's evaluation without changing positions once because they hadn't plotted it out yet.