This Must Be the Place
Talking Heads
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Home is where I want to be 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 It's okay, I know nothing's wrong, nothing 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 till I'm dead Eyes that light up Eyes look through you Cover up the blank spots Hit me on the head I got ooh!
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Written by: Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, David Byrne
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14 facts about this song
Writing Genre"This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)" is among the few songs by Talking Heads that were drawn directly from the band's roots in new wave.
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Release DateThis iconic track was released in November 1983.
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Album DetailsThe song is part of the band's fifth studio album called "Speaking in Tongues."
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Song ThemeDescribed as the band's first love song, it stands out for its themes of affection and comfort.
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Innovation in WritingUnique in the band's history, the song was composed through a different approach where the band members swapped instruments during the songwriting process.
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Song VideoThe song's music video was directed by the famous artist Robert Longo, featuring the band performing in a home setting.
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Personal ConnectionFrontman David Byrne has stated that "This Must Be the Place" is a song that he can relate to personally and emotionally.
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Name OriginThe subtitle of the song 'Naive Melody' refers to the simplicity of the melody in contrast to the more complex rhythms and lyrics typically heard in their songs.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists over the years, including Arcade Fire, MGMT, and Iron & Wine, underlining the track's enduring popularity.
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Movie TitleThe song's title was used for a 2011 film starring Sean Penn, showing the cultural impact it had beyond its original medium.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe lyrics contain a series of word images, which have been interpreted as representing a stream of consciousness or dream-like thoughts.
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Critic's OpinionCritics have praised the song for its originality and emotional resonance, with "Rolling Stone" ranking it as the 96th greatest song of all time.
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Song PerformanceThe live version of "This Must Be the Place" features in the band's concert film "Stop Making Sense," considered one of the best concert films ever.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its critical acclaim, the song did not chart on the Billboard Top 100 in the United States, but it reached number 51 on the UK Singles Chart.
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