Girlfriend Is Better
Talking Heads
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Ha! Who took the money? Who took the money away? Ha ha ha ha it's always showtime Here at the edge of the stage And I, I, I, wake up and wonder What was the place, what was the name? We wanna wait, but here we go again Ha! Takes over slowly But doesn't last very long Ha ha ha ha no need to worry Everything's under control O U T! But no hard feelings What do you know? Take you away We're being taken for a ride again I got a girlfriend that's better than that She has the smoke in her eyes She's coming up, going right through my heart She's gonna give me surprise I think it's right, better than this I think you can if you like I got a girlfriend with bows in her hair And nothing is better than that (is it?) Oh! Down in the basement We hear the sound of machines Ha-ha-ha-ha, ha! Driving in circles Come to my senses sometimes Why, why, why, why start it over? Nothing was lost, everything's free I don't care how impossible it seems Somebody calls you but you cannot hear Get closer to be far away Only one look and that's all that it takes Maybe that's all that we need All that it takes, I'll bet it's right All it takes, if it's right I got a girlfriend that's better than that And she goes wherever she likes (there she goes) I got a girlfriend that's better than that Now everyone's getting involved She's moving up going right through my heart We might not ever get caught Going right through (try to stay cool) Going through, staying cool I got a girlfriend she's better than that And nothing is better than you I got a girlfriend that's better than this But you don't remember at all As we get older and stop making sense You won't find her waiting long Stop making sense, stop making sense Stop making sense, making sense I got a girlfriend shes's better than that And nothing is better than this (is it?)
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Written by: CHRIS FRANTZ, CHRISTOPHER FRANTZ, DAVID BYRNE, JERRY HARRISON, TINA WEYMOUTH
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11 facts about this song
Release Information"Girlfriend Is Better" is a track from the album "Speaking in Tongues,” which was released by the American rock band Talking Heads in 1983.
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ReceptionThe song and the album it belonged to were both critically acclaimed and often cited as one of the best works by Talking Heads.
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Songwriting ProcessLead singer David Byrne is credited as the primary songwriter for "Girlfriend Is Better". The song, like many others by Talking Heads, is known for its unique, creative lyrics.
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Live PerformancesThe song was a staple in Talking Heads' live performances. A live version of the song was included in their 1984 concert film "Stop Making Sense", which is often considered one of the greatest rock concert films ever made.
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Music and LyricsThe song's musical composition is as eccentric as its lyrics—it includes funky rhythms, a synthesized bassline, and the unique vocal stylings of David Byrne.
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Popular QuoteOne of the most famous lines from the song is "Stop making sense, stop making sense...stop making sense, making sense,". This quote ultimately became the title of Talking Heads' aforementioned concert film.
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Influential SoundThe song is known for its new wave style, which was characterized by its fusion of rock and pop with avant-garde sensibilities and a more electronic sound. The sound of "Girlfriend is Better" has been influential to many modern alternative and indie rock bands.
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Song ThemeLike many Talking Heads songs, "Girlfriend Is Better" has an underlying theme revolving around paranoia and anxiety present in modern society.
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Album SuccessThe album "Speaking in Tongues" in which "Girlfriend is Better" appeared was a huge commercial success for Talking Heads, reaching Number 15 on the Billboard 200.
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Cover VersionsVarious artists have covered the song 'Girlfriend is Better' due to its popularity and impactful musical composition.
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Visual ArtThe album cover for "Speaking in Tongues," which houses "Girlfriend Is Better," was designed by acclaimed artist Robert Rauschenberg and won a Grammy for Best Album Package.
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