Road to Nowhere

David Byrne

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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1994
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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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David Byrne

David Byrne (born May 14, 1952) is a United States-resident British musician and artist best known as a founding member and principal songwriter of the American new wave band Talking Heads, which was active between 1975 and 1991. Since then, Byrne has released his own solo recordings and worked with various media including film, photography, opera, and non-fiction. He has received Grammy, Oscar, and Golden Globe awards and been inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. 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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