A few days ago, I shared a performance by the band The Talking Heads. The lead vocalist and song writer for the band, David Byrne, has recorded many solo albums since leaving the band in 1991. In 2009, Byrne began a collaboration with St. Vincent (Annie Clark). They exchanged emails with song lyrics and ideas. In 2012, they released the album Love This Giant. Who, the song you will hear below, was the first single. And I will admit, I was totally addicted after I heard it.
Don't expect to find any answers in this next song. David Byrne and St. Vincent are more interested in asking questions. Below, you will find two videos. First, a video that shows the lyrics, with their bizarre album cover. Below the text lyrics, you will find their music video, which is equally bizarre.
It's the weekend. For some reason, you're still visiting our blog. You must really love learning English! I hope you will take a short break: Turn up your speakers and enjoy.
Video: Who with lyrics
Lyrics: Who, written by David Byrne and St. Vincent
Who’ll be my valentine?
Who’ll lift this heavy load?
Who’ll share this taxi cab?
Who wants to climb aboard?
Who is an honest man?
Who is an honest man?
Who’ll help the tired soldier
Far from his own hometown
Carry these men and women
Who get lost when the Sun goes down
Who is an honest man?
Who is an honest man?
Who walks this dusty road?
Who always pulls their weight?
Who’s this?! Inside of me
Who made a big mistake
Who sees these constellations
Seen in those spinning round
Carry these men and women
Who get lost when the sun goes down?
Who is an honest man?
Who is an honest man?
With a graceful motion she sat down slowly
Drank a cuṗ of coffee and she’ll fold her laundry
She begins to tell us all her life story
All around the table, everybody’s staring
Who shouts out hallelujah
Who’s gonna sing out loud
Carry these men and women
Who get lost when the Sun goes down
Who’s getting out of here?
Who thinks they’re wide awake?
Who’s gonna be my friend
All around the table, everybody’s staring
Video: Who, the music video
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