Psycho Killer
The Cube Guys Lyrics

The Cube Guys's "Psycho Killer" song is a rendition of a Talking Heads' song that tells the story of a disturbed and violent person struggling with mental illness. The opening lines of the song, "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" reflect the singer's anxiety, paranoia, and inability to control his aggressive tendencies, in his case, setting fires. The chorus of the song, "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", repeats multiple times throughout the song, emphasizing the theme of the singer's violent tendencies and the need to escape his presence. The second verse, "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?" highlights the singer's inability to connect with others, communicate effectively, and relate to the world outside of himself.

The song's lyrics and David Byrne's original concept revolve around the idea of a violent and disturbed individual whose actions are driven by his own psychological issues. Byrne has said that the song is "an account of a serial killer." However, despite the disturbing nature of the song's lyrics, The Cube Guys's rendition elevates the song to an upbeat and danceable tune.