Road to Nowhere
Caetano Veloso, David Byrne
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Well we know where we're goin' But we don't know where we've been And we know what we're knowin' But we can't say what we've seen And we're not little children And we know what we want And the future is certain Give us time to work it out We're on a road to nowhere Come on inside Takin' that ride to nowhere We'll take that ride I'm feelin' okay this mornin' And you know, We're on the road to paradise Here we go, here we go We're on a road to nowhere We're on a road to nowhere We're on a road to nowhere Maybe you wonder where you are I don't care Here is where time is on our side Take you there, take you there We're on a road to nowhere We're on a road to nowhere We're on a road to nowhere There's a city in my mind Come along and take that ride And it's all right, baby, it's all right And it's very far away But it's growing day by day And it's all right, baby, it's all right They can tell you what to do But they'll make a fool of you And it's all right, baby, it's all right We're on a road to nowhere
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Written by: Chris Frantz, David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth
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12 facts about this song
Song's Creation"Road to Nowhere" was written by David Byrne, who was the lead vocalist and guitarist of the American rock band, Talking Heads.
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Lyrics ContentThe lyrics of the song touch upon the theme of the pointless nature of life's journey, often indicating a fatalistic view of the world.
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Musical CompositionThe song is famous for its sing-a-long a cappella intro and upbeat tempo, contrasting with the somewhat dark lyrics.
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Album Release"Road to Nowhere" was a track on Talking Heads fifth studio album, "Little Creatures,” released in 1985.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a big hit in the UK, reaching number 6 on the UK Singles Chart, but it only peaked at number 105 on the American charts.
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Musical VideoDavid Byrne himself directed the music video for "Road to Nowhere," which received quite a bit of airtime on MTV in 1985.
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Cover VersionThe song was covered by influential folk-punk band Violent Femmes for their 1986 EP, "The Blind Leading the Naked."
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Use in Film and Television"Road to Nowhere" has been used in a variety of films and TV shows, such as "Reality Bites," "Going Places," and more recently in 2016's "The X-Files."
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ReceptionAlthough it didn't gain massive commercial success in the US, the song is often considered one of Talking Heads' most memorable songs.
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Live PerformanceDespite the band's break-up in 1991, "Road to Nowhere” has remained a frequent feature in David Byrne's solo sets.
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Artistic RecognitionIn 2007, the song was ranked at number 43 in NME's list of the "50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever," demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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Lasting Impact"Road to Nowhere" is regarded as a classic. Even though the song is laced with existential anxiety, its buoyant music and melodic chorus make it largely popular till date.
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