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.
www.talking-heads.net
This Must Be The Place
Talking Heads Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Pick me up and turn me around
I feel numb, born with a weak heart
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
Oh, I got plenty of time
Oh, 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
I guess that this must be the place
I can't tell one from the other
I find you, or you find me?
There was a time before we were born
If someone asks, this is where I'll be, where I'll be, oh
We drift in and out
Oh, 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 and
Share the same space for a minute or two
And you love me till my heart stops
Love me 'til I'm dead
Eyes that light up
Eyes look through you
Cover up the blank spots
Hit me on the head I got ooh!
The song This Must Be The Place by Talking Heads has always been mysterious, but it is clear that it is about the singer's feeling of belonging somewhere. Throughout the song, the singer suggests that his home is where he wants to be. He is numb and was born with a weak heart. None of that matter because he is having fun. The lyrics suggest that the singer does not want to explain his feelings of belonging to anyone else. He prefers to make the story up as he goes along, feet on the ground and head in the sky. He feels that everything is okay, and nothing is wrong.
Further on in the song, the singer still feels that he has a lot of time. He is standing next to someone with light in their eyes. They both share the feeling of the passing of time. The singer never works for money but always for love. Finally, the song ends with the singer finding a place where he belongs. The song says nothing about the events leading up to the situation or the future. The lyrics suggest a fleeting moment where everything makes sense.
This song is about exploring the idea of home, and the lyrics are all metaphorical. The song is never explicit, making it an open canvas for interpretation. The chorus is the same as the verse, and there is no clear separation between different parts of the song, making it feel like a constant flow. The song's title, This Must Be the Place, is only mentioned in the last verse of the song, emphasizing the idea that the song has no clear structure.
Line by Line Meaning
Home is where I want to be
I long to find a sense of belonging and comfort in a place where I can be myself
Pick me up and turn me around
Help me break away from monotony and experience life from a new perspective
I feel numb, born with a weak heart
I lack enthusiasm and strength of character, making it hard to find my place in the world
I guess I must be having fun
Despite my emotional shortcomings, I find solace in simple pleasures
The less we say about it the better
Sometimes, it's better not to overanalyze things and go with the flow
Make it up as we go along
Life is unpredictable, so we might as well improvise and enjoy the ride
Feet on the ground, head in the sky
I am grounded in reality but still optimistic, hopeful, and curious about the world around me
It's okay, I know nothing's wrong, nothing
Despite life's challenges and uncertainties, I am content with where I am and who I am
Oh, I have plenty of time
I am not in a rush and am happy to take life at my own pace
Oh, you got light in your eyes
Your optimism and energy inspire me and make me feel alive
And you're standing here beside me
I am grateful for the love and support of the people in my life
I love the passing of time
I enjoy the journey of life, cherishing the memories and experiences that come with it
Never for money, always for love
I am motivated by passion, not by material possessions
Cover up and say goodnight, say goodnight
Time for me to retreat back into my comfort zone and end the day with a peaceful slumber
But I guess I'm already there
I have finally found a place where I feel at home and at peace with myself and the world
I come home, she lifted up her wings
Returning to a loving and supportive partner gives me a sense of safety and belonging
I guess that this must be the place
I am grateful for the sense of belonging and peace that comes with finding a place to call home
I can't tell one from the other
Sometimes it's hard to distinguish between what's real and what's not
Did I find you, or you find me?
Sometimes we stumble into love and connections by chance or fate
There was a time before we were born
Our life is fleeting in the grand scheme of the universe, but we can make the most of it by finding our place
If someone asks, this is where I'll be, where I'll be
Home is where I feel most myself and where I belong, and I don't plan on leaving anytime soon
Oh, we drift in and out
Life is dynamic, and we move through different phases and experiences with ease
Oh, sing into my mouth
The intimacy and passion of love can be expressed in many ways, both physical and emotional
Out of all those kinds of people
Despite our differences and diversity, we all share a common longing for love and belonging
You got a face with a view
Your unique perspective and personality make you stand out and inspire me to see the world differently
I'm just an animal looking for a home and
We may be highly advanced creatures, but at our core, we all crave a sense of rootedness and belonging
Share the same space for a minute or two
Sometimes, all we need is a moment of connection and understanding to feel a sense of belonging and empathy
And you love me 'til my heart stops
Love is a powerful force that can give us a sense of purpose and belonging, even in the face of mortality
Love me 'til I'm dead
We all long for unconditional love that transcends time and death
Eyes that light up
When we find something that brings us joy and passion, our eyes light up with excitement and curiosity
Eyes look through you
Sometimes we can see beyond the surface and truly understand and connect with each other on a deep level
Cover up the blank spots
We all have parts of ourselves that we want to keep hidden or protected, but love and connection can help us overcome our fears and insecurities
Hit me on the head I got, ooh
Sometimes, we need a wake-up call or jolt of inspiration to remind us of what's important in life
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, David Byrne
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@lyter599
excelente construcción musical a los oidos.