Talking Heads first appeared on the New York music scene as a trio in 1974. At the time, the band consisted only of Byrne and Frantz, and was initially called The Artistics. By 1975, the band had recorded a demo album for CBS Records and landed a gig opening for the Ramones at CBGB in June 1975, which was the first time the band used the name Talking Heads. The band was signed to Sire Records in late 1976 and the group released their first single, "Love → Building on Fire" in February 1977. In March 1977, the band added Jerry Harrison, formerly of Jonathan Richman's band The Modern Lovers.
Their first album, Talking Heads: 77 was released soon afterward and did not contain the earlier single, although it did include the underground singles Psycho Killer and Uh-Oh, Love Comes To Town. Despite being regulars at New York's legendary CBGB, the band only began to break through further with the landmark Brian Eno-produced, 1978 album More Songs About Buildings And Food, an album which continued in the same vein, but with a more accessible style, wittier lyrics, and ultimately better songs. It was a great critical hit with subject matter ranging from home movies to the art world. It also included their cover of Take Me To The River. On the following year's Fear Of Music the band started to dabble in African rhythms, notably on I Zimbra, and more straightforward pop styles, on Life During Wartime and Cities.
1980 brought the band's fourth and most innovative effort Remain In Light. Notable for the single Once In A Lifetime, which became an early MTV staple, Remain In Light saw the band experiment with ambient sounds, fugal structures, polyrhythms, and about everything under the sun to make the body groove. Following this, the group split with Brian Eno, enjoying greater commercial success with 1983's Speaking In Tongues. It took the musical innovations of its predecessor and refined them into pop songs, most notably Burning Down The House, Girlfriend Is Better and This Must Be The Place. This period was topped off with a live album, from Jonathan Demme's documentary, Stop Making Sense. The documentary, with its name taken from a line in Girlfriend Is Better, was a great success, and took their inimitable style to a wider audience.
1985's Little Creatures was an even bigger hit, and exhibited another stylistic shift for the band. It saw the punk styles of '77 almost completely abandoned for simple, three or four chord pop songs. The album produced the singles And She Was, and Road To Nowhere. The following two albums, True Stories and Naked, were both moderate successes, the former producing their biggest radio hits, Love For Sale and Wild Wild Life, and the latter focusing more on Latin influences with hits like (Nothing But) Flowers. After this, a long quiet period followed, with the band eventually officially announcing their break up in 1991. Since the split, Byrne continued his solo career and Weymoth and Frantz continued to record and tour as Tom Tom Club. Weymouth, Harrison and Frantz reunited for an album, "No Talking, Just Head", recorded under the name The Heads in 1996.
The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2002. The band reunited for a three song performance at the ceremony. Due to personality conflicts between Byrne and the other members, further reunions are unlikely.
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Moon Rocks
Talking Heads Lyrics
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Yo! I could do that
Get ready, for heavy duty
Go one, give it a chance
I saw your hair start to curl
So get up, write it down
You better wait for a while
And get your face adjusted
I heard it, somebody lied
And I'm staring out the window
Gonna let this thing continue
In it's natural time
Roundheads squareheads
Get settled in
You can hear my belly rumble
There's a voice that starts to mumble
Woo! It's starting to sing
Protons, neutrons
I ate a rock from the moon
Got shicked once; shocked twice
Let's see, what it can do
Man in the moon, moon in the man
I got a rock in my throat
Upside, up side down
My tummy start to talk . . . (what it say?)
Gonna rock it 'till I shock it
Gonna kick it 'till I drop it
Woo! Love at first sight
You can kick it, You can poke it
Ooh, I think you broke it
What about that!
Skin from a snake, blood from a stone
You know, that ain't no lie
I got hundreds of expressions
Try to make a good impression
Woo! Right between the eyes
I don't mind - let me go
Sounds inside - I don't know
Let me be - why not stay
I feel numb - let me play
I got wild imagination
Talkin' transubstantiation
Any version will do
I got mass communication
I'm the human corporation
I ate a rock from the moon
Moon in the rock, rock in the moon
There's a moon in my throat
You might think I'm wasting time
You might laugh but not for long
Hey! I'm working it out . . . (work it out)
I don't mind - let me go
Sounds inside - I don't know
Let me be - why not stay
I feel numb - let me play
The song "Moon Rocks" by Talking Heads is a psychedelic and experimental song that is full of nonsensical yet entertaining lyrics. The song is an amalgamation of various themes that revolve around space, science fiction, and abstract ideas. The song is a unique blend of funk, rock, and avant-garde music, which creates a mood that is both mysterious and groovy.
The title of the song "Moon Rocks" refers to the singer of the song, who claims to have eaten a rock from the moon. The song paints a picture of a character who is free-spirited, rebellious, and unafraid to test his limits. The singer also seems to be fascinated with the mysteries of the universe, as he makes several references to space, flying saucers, protons, and neutrons. The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, and it is unclear whether the singer is a madman or a genius.
Line by Line Meaning
Flying saucers, levitation
Let's get weird and try crazy things like flying saucers and levitation!
Yo! I could do that
I'm confident I can do anything I set my mind to.
Get ready, for heavy duty
Let's prepare ourselves for some intense work or experience.
Go one, give it a chance
Let's try something new even if we're unsure about it
I saw your hair start to curl
I noticed you getting excited, intrigued or afraid.
So get up, write it down
Don't let your thoughts, observations or ideas stay in your head. Write them down!
You better wait for a while
Be patient and wait for the right moment to act or make a decision.
So take your hands out of your pockets
Stop holding back and get involved!
And get your face adjusted
Be open to new experiences or points of view.
I heard it, somebody lied
I caught someone in a lie or I heard a rumor that I know isn't true.
And I'm staring out the window
I'm lost in thought or daydreaming.
Gonna let this thing continue
I'm going to let the situation unfold naturally instead of trying to control it.
In it's natural time
Let things take the time they need instead of rushing them.
Roundheads squareheads
Everyone is different and unique in their own way.
Get settled in
Relax and get comfortable with the situation.
You can hear my belly rumble
I'm getting hungry or eager.
There's a voice that starts to mumble
I hear a voice in my head that I can't quite make sense of.
Woo! It's starting to sing
Now that voice is coming into focus and making sense.
Protons, neutrons
Let's get scientific and talk about the building blocks of the universe!
I ate a rock from the moon
I'm doing something unusual and potentially dangerous.
Got shicked once; shocked twice
I'm not daunted by setbacks or difficulties in the things I try.
Let's see, what it can do
I'm curious to find out what the rock can do or what the outcome of the experience will be.
Man in the moon, moon in the man
Everything is connected and related to everything else in the universe.
I got a rock in my throat
Something is preventing me from saying what I really think or feel.
Upside, up side down
Let's turn everything around and look at it in a new way.
My tummy start to talk . . . (what it say?)
I feel emotions, intuition or physical sensations that tell me something important.
Gonna rock it 'till I shock it
I'm going to go all out and try my hardest until I achieve my goal.
Gonna kick it 'till I drop it
I'm not going to give up until I've given everything I've got.
Woo! Love at first sight
I'm excited, infatuated or in love with something or someone right from the start.
You can kick it, You can poke it
Others may not understand or approve of what I'm doing, but I'm not going to let that stop me.
Ooh, I think you broke it
Something isn't working or going as planned, and I'm frustrated or disheartened.
What about that!
What do you think about that? How does that make you feel?
Skin from a snake, blood from a stone
I'm trying to accomplish something that's very difficult or impossible.
You know, that ain't no lie
I'm telling the truth or being honest.
I got hundreds of expressions
I have lots of ways to express myself or convey my message.
Try to make a good impression
I'm trying to present myself in the best possible light or make a good impression on others.
Woo! Right between the eyes
I'm doing something very direct and honest that may be uncomfortable or even painful for others to hear or see.
I don't mind - let me go
I'm not afraid of taking risks or trying new things.
Sounds inside - I don't know
I'm feeling certain emotions or sensations that I can't fully explain or understand.
Let me be - why not stay
I don't want to conform to others' expectations or limitations.
I feel numb - let me play
I'm overwhelmed or disengaged from reality, so I need to find a way to connect or feel alive.
I got wild imagination
I'm very creative and good at thinking creatively.
Talkin' transubstantiation
I'm discussing deep or spiritual ideas, like the transformation of matter or experience.
Any version will do
I'm open to interpretation, criticism, or feedback of anything I create or say.
I got mass communication
I'm a powerful voice or influencer in my community or society.
I'm the human corporation
I have a lot of personal power or influence over others.
Moon in the rock, rock in the moon
Everything is connected and related in some way, whether we can see it or understand it or not.
There's a moon in my throat
I have a deep, emotional feeling that I can't quite express or convey.
You might think I'm wasting time
Others may not understand or approve of what I'm doing, but I believe it's meaningful and worthwhile.
You might laugh but not for long
Others may ridicule, doubt or dismiss me for what I'm doing or saying, but eventually they will see the point or value of it.
Hey! I'm working it out . . . (work it out)
I'm in the process of figuring something out, and I may not have all the answers yet, but I'm confident I will find them eventually.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS FRANTZ, CHRISTOPHER FRANTZ, DAVID BYRNE, JERRY HARRISON, TINA WEYMOUTH
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