Psycho Killer
Talking Heads (Drop Out Orchestra Remix) Lyrics
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I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax
I can't sleep 'cause my bed's on fire
Don't touch me I'm a real live wire
Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-far better
Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, away oh oh oh
Yeah yeah yeah yeah!
You start a conversation you can't even finish it
You're talking a lot, but you're not saying anything
When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed
Say something once, why say it again?
Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-far better
Run run run run run run run away oh oh oh
Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, away oh oh oh oh!
Yeah yeah yeah yeah!
Ce que j'ai fais, ce soir la
Ce qu'elle a dit, ce soir la
Realisant mon espoir
Je me lance, vers la gloire, OK
Yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah yeah
We are vain and we are blind
I hate people when they're not polite
Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-far better
Run run run run run run run away oh oh oh
Psycho Killer
Qu'est-ce que c'est
Fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, away oh oh oh
Yeah yeah yeah yeah oh!
The lyrics of "Psycho Killer" by Talking Heads are introspective and reflective of the singer's feelings of anxiety and instability. The chorus of "Psycho Killer, Qu'est-ce que c'est" is French for "Psycho Killer, What is it?", which is a rhetorical question that highlights the ambiguity of the song's narrator. He's not sure if he is a psycho killer or if he's just a victim of his own mental illness. The character is paranoid and on edge, as evident from the opening lines when he is unable to relax or sleep because he thinks his bed's on fire. The character's paranoia continues as he feels uncomfortable in a conversation, and he doesn't want to repeat himself - this could indicate that he's scared of giving away too much information or being caught out for having homicidal tendencies.
The last verse of the song is in French, and the singer's bold self-realization is shown when he says he is launching towards his glory. However, the line that says he hates people when they're not polite indicates that he is agitated by impolite behavior, adding more complexity to his character. The phrase "fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-far better" is used throughout the song as a rhythmic device, and it adds to the song's catchy and upbeat tune, which starkly contrasts with the dark themes of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I can't seem to face up to the facts
I am having difficulty coming to terms with reality
I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax
I am feeling anxious and unable to calm down
I can't sleep 'cause my bed's on fire
I am unable to rest because I am overwhelmed with intense emotions
Don't touch me I'm a real live wire
I am highly strung and easily agitated
You start a conversation you can't even finish it
You begin to talk but then trail off and leave the conversation incomplete
You're talking a lot, but you're not saying anything
You are speaking excessively, but not conveying any useful information
When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed
I prefer to remain silent when I have nothing relevant to contribute
Say something once, why say it again?
Repeating oneself is pointless, once is enough to convey a message
Ce que j'ai fais, ce soir la
What I did that evening
Ce qu'elle a dit, ce soir la
What she said that evening
Realisant mon espoir
Realizing my hope
Je me lance, vers la gloire, OK
I launch myself towards glory, OK
We are vain and we are blind
We are self-absorbed and ignorant
I hate people when they're not polite
I dislike people who lack manners
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRIS FRANTZ, CHRISTOPHER FRANTZ, DAVID BYRNE, TINA WEYMOUTH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@radiohead18832
[Verse 1]
I can't seem to face up to the facts
I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax
I can't sleep 'cause my bed's on fire
Don't touch me, I'm a real live wire
[Chorus]
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, fa, better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, aye-ya-ya-ya-ya
[Verse 2]
You start a conversation, you can't even finish it
You're talking a lot, but you're not saying anything
When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed
Say something once, why say it again?
[Chorus]
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, fa, better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, fa, better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, aye-ya-ya-ya-ya
[Bridge]
Ce que j'ai fait, ce soir-là
Ce qu'elle a dit, ce soir-là
Réalisant mon espoir
Je me lance, vers la gloire, okay
Aye-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-yeah
We are vain and we are blind
I hate people when they're not polite
[Chorus]
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, fa, better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, aye-ya-ya-ya-ya
[Guitar Solo]
[Outro]
Hey, hey, hey, hey
@Gerwald_Lanzer
I can't seem to face up through the facts
I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax
I can't sleep 'cause my bed's on fire
Don't touch me, I'm a real live wire
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, aye-ya-ya-ya-ya
You start a conversation, you can't even finish it
You're talking a lot, but you're not saying anything
When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed
Say something once, why say it again?
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, aye-ya-ya-ya-ya
Ce que j'ai fait, ce soir là
Ce qu'elle a dit, ce soir là
Realisant mon espoir
Je me lance, vers la gloire, okay
Aye-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-ya-yeah
We are vain and we are blind
I hate people when they're not polite
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh
Psycho killer, qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, aye-ya-ya-ya-ya
Hey, hey, hey, hey
@Gweem13
@@bisquitting2604 in the chorus, yes. I'm talking about the actual verse in French.
"Ce que j'ai fait, ce soir-là
Ce qu'elle a dit, ce soir-là
Réalisant mon espoir,
Je me lance vers la gloire, okay?"
Or, in english:
"What I did(/what did I do) that night,
What she said(/what did she say) that night,
Realizing my hope,
I'm going for glory, okay?"
I just thought it was interesting lmao.
@user-vh1nc8uk8x
if i see one more jeffrey dahmer comment i am going to commit toaster bath
@webspyder
fr
@user-vh1nc8uk8x
@@webspyder those people are so fucking annoying man
@whizzer_irl
Ong like this song to fire for that
@shannonnonnahs6943
It ain't worth it man.This song will last long after the story of that fool.
@gomezcat1
Yeah. Some people just can't face up to the facts
@felicityandrews718
If you aren’t here from TikTok, your a real one.
@DKlebs
Ty.
@oddkill3539
Am I still a real one if Reddit reminded me of this song…? It’s not tic tok, but yeah
@mimichanlgucci3754
Bro im here bc of my french teacher