Sax and Violins
Talking Heads
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Falling, falling Gonna drop like a stone I'm falling through the atmosphere On a warm afternoon If lovers discover That everyone dies So don't tell me, please hold me It's a dangerous life Daddy dear Let's get outta here I'm scared Ten o'clock Nighttime in New York It's weird If you're looking for trouble Well, that's what you will find Mom and Pop They will f*ck you up For sure Love so deep Kills you in your sleep It's true Love keeps us together And love keeps us alive And we are criminals that never broke no laws And all we needed was a net to break our fall They're searching for diamonds They're grabbin' at straws Sex 'n' sin Sax 'n' violins It's hell Wooden heads Furniture with legs For sale Love keeps us together And love will drive us insane And we are criminals that never broke no laws And all we needed was a net to break our fall Going home Back where I belong To stay Rays of light They will turn the light To day Birds travel together Birds follow the sun And I am watching as the birds go flying home
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Written by: CHRIS FRANTZ, DAVID BYRNE, JERRY HARRISON, TINA WEYMOUTH
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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11 facts about this song
Album Information"Sax and Violins" is a song by the American rock band Talking Heads, from their compilation album "Sand in the Vaseline: Popular Favorites," which was released in 1992.
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Single ReleaseA single version of "Sax and Violins" was also released in 1991.
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Movie SoundtrackThe song "Sax and Violins" was initially made for the soundtrack of the film "Until the End of the World," directed by Wim Wenders in 1991.
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Genre ClassificationTalking Heads, the performers of "Sax and Violins," are typically classified as a New Wave, post-punk band. This genre influence can be noted in the song.
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PersonnelThe Talking Heads band members - David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, and Tina Weymouth - were all involved in the creation of "Sax and Violins."
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Music VideoA music video for "Sax and Violins," directed by David Byrne himself, features the band playing onstage intercut with scenes from "Until the End of the World."
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Song's DirectionThis song is well-regarded for its well-blended mix of saxophone sounds (as per the title) and other musical elements from violin to electronic music.
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Last Song by the BandAnother significant element about "Sax and Violins" is that it is one of the last new songs released by Talking Heads before they disbanded in 1992.
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Dance Club Songs"Sax and Violins" peaked at #17 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, showing its popularity in dance venues across the country.
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Billboard Modern Rock TracksThe song also hit #13 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart, gaining traction among fans of alternative and modern rock music.
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Lead Vocalist ContributionDavid Byrne, the lead vocalist, has often been praised for his passionate and unique vocal style, which adds a distinctive quality to "Sax and Violins."
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