Crosseyed and Painless
Talking Heads
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Lost my shape Trying to act casual Can't stop I might end up in the hospital Changing my shape I feel like an accident They're back To explain their experience Isn't it weird? Looks too obscure to me Wasting away And that was their policy I'm ready to leave I push the fact in front of me Facts lost Facts are never what they seem to be Nothing there No information left of any kind Lifting my head Looking for the danger signs There was a line There was a formula Sharp as a knife Facts cut a hole in us There was a line There was a formula Sharp as a knife Facts cut a hole in us Still waiting, still waiting, still waiting, still waiting Still waiting, still waiting, still waiting, still waiting The feeling returns Whenever we close our eyes Lifting my head Looking around inside The island of doubt Is like the taste of medicine Working by hindsight Got the message from the oxygen Making a list Find the cost of opportunity Doing it right Facts are useless in emergencies The feeling returns Whenever we close our eyes Lifting my head Looking around inside Facts are simple and facts are straight Facts are lazy and facts are late Facts all come with points of view Facts don't do what I want them to Facts just twist the truth around Facts are living turned inside out Facts are getting the best of them Facts are nothing on the face of things Still waiting, still waiting, still waiting, still waiting Still waiting, still waiting, still waiting, still waiting Still waiting, still waiting, still waiting, still waiting
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Written by: David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison, Brian Eno
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10 facts about this song
Album Origin"Crosseyed and Painless" is a song from the fourth studio album "Remain in Light" by American rock band Talking Heads. The album was released in October 1980.
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Musical InfluenceThe song shows the influence of African polyrhythms and American funk music, highlighting the Talking Heads' characteristic experimentation with different genres.
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Lyrics SourceAccording to vocalist David Byrne, the lyrics for "Crosseyed and Painless" were largely based on random phrases he had picked out of the air while listening to the instrumental track.
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CollaborationBrian Eno, an English musician, record producer, and visual artist, co-produced the song alongside the Talking Heads. Eno's input was instrumental in shaping the band's new-wave sound.
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Unique Writing ProcessInstead of starting with lyrics or melody, the song was composed from the rhythm up, a method that the band found liberating and used throughout the "Remain in Light" album.
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Live Performances"Crosseyed and Painless" was one of the staples of Talking Heads' live shows in the early 1980s and represents a strong example of the band's energetic performance style.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by numerous artists, including American jam band Phish, demonstrating its lasting impact and continued relevance.
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Critical Reception"Crosseyed and Painless" is considered a groundbreaking track in the new wave genre and is often cited as a key example of Talking Heads' creative peak. It has been praised for its fusion of different musical styles and innovative production techniques.
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Role in AlbumThe song plays a significant role in "Remain in Light", setting the tone for the album with its rhythmic complexity and exploratory lyrics.
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Top Chart RankingDespite its experimental nature, "Crosseyed and Painless" achieved considerable chart success, reaching number 20 in the UK Singles Chart in 1981.
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