Road to Nowhere

Talking Heads

About Road to Nowhere

"Road to Nowhere" is a rock song written by David Byrne for the 1985 Talking Heads album Little Creatures. It also appeared on Best of Talking Heads, Sand in the Vaseline: Popular Favorites, the Once in a Lifetime box set and the Brick box set. The song was released as a single in 1985 and reached No. 25 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart and No. 6 in the British, German and South African singles charts. It also made No. 8 on the Dutch Top 40.


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Well we know where we're going
But we don't know where we've been
And we know what we're knowing
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

Yeah

We're on a road to nowhere
Come on inside
Taking that ride to nowhere
We'll take that ride
I'm feeling okay this morning
And you know
We're on the road to paradise
Here we go, here we go

We're on a ride to nowhere
Come on inside
Taking that ride to nowhere
We'll take that ride
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 alright, 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
Would you like to come along
You can help me sing the song
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

There's a city in my mind
Come along and take that ride
And it's alright, 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, yeah
Would you like to come along
You can help me sing the song
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
We're on a road to nowhere
We're on a road to nowhere

We're on a road to nowhere

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Talking Heads

Talking Heads was an American New Wave and avant-garde band formed in 1975 in New York City and active until 1991. The band comprised David Byrne (vocals and guitar), Chris Frantz (drums), Tina Weymouth (bass) and Jerry Harrison (keyboards and guitar). Auxiliary musicians also regularly made appearances in concert and on the group's albums. The New Wave style of Talking Heads combined elements of punk, art rock, avant-garde, pop, funk, world music, and Americana. Frontman and songwriter David Byrne contributed whimsical, esoteric lyrics to the band's songs, and emphasized their showmanship through various multimedia projects and performances. more »

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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.
Lyrics Content
The lyrics of the song touch upon the theme of the pointless nature of life's journey, often indicating a fatalistic view of the world.
Musical Composition
The song is famous for its sing-a-long a cappella intro and upbeat tempo, contrasting with the somewhat dark lyrics.
Album Release
"Road to Nowhere" was a track on Talking Heads fifth studio album, "Little Creatures,” released in 1985.
Chart Performance
The 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.
Musical Video
David Byrne himself directed the music video for "Road to Nowhere," which received quite a bit of airtime on MTV in 1985.
Cover Version
The song was covered by influential folk-punk band Violent Femmes for their 1986 EP, "The Blind Leading the Naked."
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."
Reception
Although it didn't gain massive commercial success in the US, the song is often considered one of Talking Heads' most memorable songs.
Live Performance
Despite the band's break-up in 1991, "Road to Nowhere” has remained a frequent feature in David Byrne's solo sets.
Artistic Recognition
In 2007, the song was ranked at number 43 in NME's list of the "50 Greatest Indie Anthems Ever," demonstrating its enduring appeal.
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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