Lazy
X-Press 2, David Byrne
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I'm wicked and I'm lazy Oh oh, don't you wanna save me I'm lazy when I'm lovin', I'm lazy when I play I'm lazy with my girlfriend a thousand times a day I'm lazy when I'm speaking, I'm lazy when I walk I'm lazy when I'm dancin' and I'm lazy when I talk I open up my mouth, it comes rushin' out Nothin', doin' nadda, never, how you like me now? Wouldn't it be mad, wouldn't it be fine Lazy, lucky lady, dancin', lovin' all the time I'm wicked and I'm lazy Oh oh, don't you wanna save me Some folks they got money an' some folks lives are sweet Some folks make decisions an' some folks clean the streets, now Imagine what it feels like, imagine how it sounds Imagine life is perfect an' everything works out No tears are fallin' from my eyes I'm keepin' all the pain inside Now don't you wanna live with me? I'm lazy as a man can be! I'm wicked and I'm lazy Oh oh, don't you wanna save me Imagine there's a girlfriend, imagine there's a job Imagine there's an answer, imagine there's a God Imagine I'm a Devil, imagine I'm a Saint Lazy money, lazy sexy, lazy outta space! No tears are fallin' from my eyes I'm keepin' all the pain inside Now don't you wanna live with me? I'm lazy as a man can be! I'm wicked and I'm lazy Oh oh, don't you wanna save me Lazy when I work, lazy on the bed Screamin' all you like, but it only fades away I'm lazy when I'm prayin', lazy on the job Got a lazy mind, a lazy eye, a lazy lazy father Hard men, hard lives Hard keepin' it all inside Good times, good God I'm so lazy I almost stop! I'm wicked and I'm lazy Oh oh, don't you wanna save me I'm wicked and I'm lazy Oh oh, don't you wanna save me
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Written by: ASHLEY BEEDLE, DARREN HOUSE, DARREN ROCK, DAVID BYRNE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Lazy" is a track by British electronic music duo X-Press 2, featuring American musician and Talking Heads frontman, David Byrne. It was released as the lead single from the album "Muzikizum."
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Chart PerformanceThe song, released in 2002, reached number two on the UK Singles Chart and remains X-Press 2's biggest hit.
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Accolades"Lazy" won the Ivor Novello award in 2003 for "Best Dance Act."
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David Byrne's ReactionIn a twist of self-deprecating humor, David Byrne, once commented jokingly, "I thought, Why not, it might be fun, and it's a good pension plan too," referring to his collaborating on this hit dance record.
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List of CoversThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including Matt Bianco on his 2004 album "Matt’s Mood".
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David Byrne's Musical StyleThe track was a departure from Byrne's usual style with Talking Heads. It showcased his versatility as an artist by singing over a dance track which had a distinctive house music production.
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Music VideoThe song's music video, directed by Jonas Odell, is an animated and live-action mix that features Byrne and others in a day in the life of the cityscape, reflecting the rhythm and pace of the track.
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Collaborative ProcessX-Press 2 members, Ashley Beedle and Darren House, sent Byrne a backing track and asked him to add whatever he wanted. Byrne responded enthusiastically and sent back his vocals, and thus "Lazy" was created.
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Extended MixA 9-minute-long extended version of "Lazy" appears on some versions of X-Press 2's "Muzikizum" album.
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Critical ResponseThe song received critical acclaim and is often mentioned as one of the best dance tracks of the early 2000s. It was praised for its catchy hooks and Byrne's unique vocals.
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