David Byrne - Miss America (Official Video)

[@namelessgoon146]

David Byrne with frosted tips is truly a sight to behold.

[@bryankuiper906]

agreed

[@RobFieldFlorida]

The satire was a little ham-fisted here.

[@dannordquist7408]

And a labret!

[@willmistretta]

At least he was taking the piss. I bet a lot of other artists from the period wish they could claim the same now.

[@SCIFIguy64]

He looks like Malcom with wrinkles.

[@itselegia]

Ok, I can't get pop punk David Byrne out of my head.

[@marktangney89]

My daughter cant either! LOL she Just absolutly loves david byrne is 12 years old and cant get this pop punk david byrne or talking heads out of her head! she loves them❤😊

[@stitchball3698]

Best David Byrne song. Fight me.

[@ann-mareecoyte2466]

Nope not gonna ❤

[@yckfides5613]

I saw this video literally only once on VH1, I was around 9 I believe. But let me tell you, this thing stuck with me; the melody of the chorus followed me around all these years, as well as the imagery. The models, the latex dresses, the Byrne action figure, Mr Byrne with his white eyes and frosted tips... Talk about leaving an impression.

[@AlexOrozco-Social-Pariah]

Watching his videos confirms me everytime that I did a wise expense in paying for watching him play live. My god, this man should be a considered for some higher human achievement or anything in the sort. We don't know how much we'll have this entity in this very plane.

[@urbanmari]

I remember a show of his, too. He played solo on stage with an acoustic guitar probably🎙. As he went through a few songs, accompaniment joined from out of nowhere. And then there was a full band sound. And then the curtain dropped and he was backed by a huge band with big horn section. 🎷🎷🎺🎺 That was when i thought i wanted to marry David Byrne.

[@carmven9230]

@@urbanmari I would've cried for sure

[@iagree5313]

He's a human like you.

[@Ami483]

He seems extremely magnetic and special. He is magnificent and just looking at him is a katharsis for your soul. I hope one day he'll make up with his friends.

[@Loy365]

​@@urbanmari I never seen him live here played here once. And i didn't even know it was on.,.. that stop making sense concert was amazing

[@erwinschrodinger]

This song is a masterpiece. Video has a lot of 90's references, the rhythm is pure Latin, joking with the America term when people just mention one country and forget the whole continent and the cultural diversity. The lyrics is pure gold when comparing the US and the nationalism feeling with his Platonical relationship with a lap dancer. It's very funny the way he addresses the wicked internal issues that are covered by politics, also all the efforts that are made to look like the best model in the world. Immigration issues are addressed and the nationalism and love for the country even when the politics are made to explore people. Very nice work from David Byrne!

[@LifesLaboratory]

The term "American" is the adjective used to describe someone from the US. Unless US citizens start calling themselves "Unitedstatesians", this will not change. This is absolutely fine because the terminology is well understood and globally accepted. As a Canadian, I am not an American and would be rather insulted if I was referred to as such. Feel free to call me a North American though, as this is the continent I live in. (There are two continents in the Americas, BTW). P.S. If you want an alternative poke at Americans listen to the original "American Woman" by the Canadian band "The Guess Who". The fact that this song was rerecorded and misrepresented as a patriotic song by actual Americans is hilarious. ;) Cheers!

[@AlexOrozco-Social-Pariah]

@@LifesLaboratory "globally accepted" only for english speakers, but most of us non native english speakers still use American as a demonym for the continent rather than the imperialistic appropriation of the demonym for economic and political purposes of the United States (manifest destiny and monroe doctrine joined the chat). Even the Royal Academy of the Spanish Language recommends not to use the demonym only to refer to people from the US because is a wrongful use.

[@LifesLaboratory]

@@AlexOrozco-Social-Pariah Nearly all native and non-native speakers of English use "American" to refer to the USA. Language changes and evolves and the common usage becomes the correct usage. As a biologist, I use the word "evolution" to discuss long term change, I suspect you do to. The fact that the original term was "transmutation" and the term "evolution" was originally used only to describe embryonic development (now known as ontogeny) is irrelevant. Words have established meanings that develop and evolve. Fighting this simply causes further confusion.

[@AlexOrozco-Social-Pariah]

​@@LifesLaboratory that example is a fallacy; transmutation changed it's meaning to adhere to a scientific process of information to study nature with more nuance and clarification, rather than a socio-political construct to manipulate the perception of reality mainly for political and economic uses. While words change constantly in their usage it is a separate fact to deliberate manipulation; to pretend words evolving to be more specific by common usage and political manipulation of words are equal and therefore political manipulation as "innocuous" as the other is fallacious, aside from ignoring historical context that can indicate a xenophobic origin of its appropriation as a demonym. I don't know what sort of "confusions" might arise when the same people using american use Asians, for example, and can see the difference with vietnamese or chinese or hindi while still using the continental demonym. It's not like the concept is hard to grasp.

[@LifesLaboratory]

@@AlexOrozco-Social-Pariah More pedantic silliness. The term "American" has come to refer to citizens of the United States of America for two reasons: 1) "United Statesian" is a rather awkward term. 2) Americans are arrogant twats. ;) But the word has an established meaning, and there is no issue here. As a Canadian, I am an inhabitant of the Americas, but I am not an American. (Note also that we are not dealing with a singular continent as would be the case if we were discussing Asia or Europe). Because I am not an aboriginal (or member of the First Nations as it is referred to in Canada), I am also not an American by the original meaning of the term (you might want to look up the history of the term). Incidentally, evolution was an established term for embryonic development. It later replaced the existing term transmutation. No clarity was gained by this, it changed on a whim. This sort of thing happens frequently throughout history, and it certainly does piss off the snowflakes. Personally, I find the current willy-nilly substitution of ground and floor more irritating. There is no ground in your kitchen people! Cheers.

[@timothyjuarez5306]

Amazing how he can be patriotic and almost scathingly critical. Truly brilliant.

[@samkricsfeld6899]

Genius mockery of 90s pop videos!!

[@kelleypierce2431]

Exactly! Love it though.

[@d3a1990]

I’ve always loved this song and had no idea it had a video. Couldn’t be a more profound message this day in age.

[@jakeduder]

Missing the most important line: Oh, I love America sometimes I think of her when she is Fucking You. Such great song writing and depth of Sound. David Byrne is a national treasure!

[@Matthew-ez4ze]

I love this song. So unconventional, groovy and contagious.

[@marianamendoza7263]

I miss the 90's 😢😢😢.

[@martinnussbaum1946]

Absolutely! Great music! Economic disparity decreasing and the economy improving. However, HIV was spreading and the seeds of political dystopia were being sown with Newt Gingrich, the Tea Party, and the Clinton sex scandal. How many Republicans did you know that boasted they would never vote for a liar who cheated on their wife? Where are those Republicans now?

[@karenroberts3620]

Awesome clip! The man is a genius! My world is a much better place for having him in it 👍🏻😍

[@connermccloud1594]

I fucking love you you David . I have autism and no matter what I'm always in a good place listening to your music. Thank you thank you.. 33 yrs old and I listen to all genres but talking heads and your Solo stuff to me is its own genre and tops them all. Not even fucun kidding if I could listen to only one band , artist for rest of my life it would be you man. Also no gaymo either

[@tylercoogan1870]

Pure joy, thanks. So good it hurts.

[@powerhomeremodelingarescam106]

In 1997 my friends Sat me down and told me to stop playing this song. Not because they didn't like it but because I was so obsessed with it that I played it multiple times a day for a year.

[@t.austinsabel479]

“I know how tall she is without her platform shoes”. Perfect day for this song. And tipping a hat to Donald, who does adore the pageantry and ratings, no matter the cost.

[@juliand944]

I need a David Byrne doll

[@robertnycguyraisedonrecord7587]

Julian Dodds what would you do to it?

[@juliand944]

Robert NYCGUY Raised on Records Idk, recreate the Feelings abum cover? What would YOU do?

[@robertnycguyraisedonrecord7587]

Julian Dodds Probably display it with all my Talking Heads and David Byrne collection. 🤗

[@juliand944]

Robert NYCGUY Raised on Records Pretty cool

[@namelessgoon146]

Does the David Byrne toy come with Kung fu grip?

[@WarayF1]

I'm into metal bands. Why am I liking this.

[@pharflo]

That's an incredible song, and a very complex video!

[@HandlebarOrionX]

This is the best kind of late 90's fever dream

[@andrewstella24]

This song is amazing, it brings up some good memories of mine. Anybody listening in 2020? Quarantine?

[@evo5dave]

One of my favourite David Byrne songs and albums.

[@Wesley_C]

Wow, a pure genius song, a classic.

[@devilinav7494]

This makes me nostalgic for the 90s.

[@thechunderchunder]

Thanks for the 90's flashback! I've just started delving into your solo music and I'm really enjoying all these old music videos of yours. You're quickly becoming one of my favourite musicians.

[@ShatteredGlass364]

Newscaster Byrne now haunts my dreams.

[@evo5dave]

I sat in my car listening to this in 1997 after a job interview for my first ever proper job after university.

[@georgemallory797]

Never heard this song before. It hit me like a hammer at the end of the 1998 film, Palmetto, during the ending credits. It's now a brand new song to me. I've never been timely or relevant. Btw, Palmetto was very enjoyable and entertaining. Elizabeth Shue was stellar, so was Woody Harrelson.

[@dipthongthathongthongthong9691]

It's 2023 and this song is ALL FACTS. Nothing has changed. The double entendre and irony in , "I kissed America when she was fleecing me, she knows I understand that she needs to be free" is a genius characterization of US foreign policy.

[@hectortorres9316]

meme machine David byrne

[@robertnycguyraisedonrecord7587]

I need David Byrne to hang out with. Come on dude we both live in NYC 😎

[@angela9418]

Que rock mais latino... cheio de balanço. Amei!

[@segundobezada9588]

Estaba esperando con ansias este video en you tube lo buscaba por años tras años...siiiii!! Viva los 90s

[@AndresManosalvas]

Por fin el gran video de David barney que yo veia en mtv latino en 1997 y que amaba demasiado por su critica social. Por fin lo veo aqui, que Hermosa calidad. El sonido que los fabulosos Cadillac nunca tendran.

[@segundobezada9588]

Andres Manosalvas recuerdo que también lo emitía el canal musical de cable MUSIC 21 a finales de los 90s.

[@linovalencia]

Qué tenían que ver los Cadillacs?

[@Kurdinov83]

@@linovalencia Pienso lo mismo.... QUE TENIAN QUE VER???? Encima cuando vino aca el David hizo musica con La Portuaria.... chances desperdiciadas

[@hernanbruno4178]

Barney??! Es Byrne Date cuenta lo que escribiste. LFC son los Cadillacs y David Byrne es David Byrne.

[@lincarrey]

What a song!

[@dmcresins]

Can't wait to see the Miss Scotland video:)

[@robertnycguyraisedonrecord7587]

dmcresins oh please!

[@differous01]

Miss Dûmbarton; the girl he left behind:(

[@babs66]

Look at this song sung at pori jazz😂😂😂 Im joking David looks hot in his pink kilt and Im not just saying that because I too wear a pink kilt! (For steampunk)

[@angela9418]

I love this song 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😍💘

[@andrescontrerassimonetti2497]

Gran álbum feelings!

[@villafl]

O M G T H I S IS F A N T A S T I C

[@LOBO_ARIES]

Hay América, yo siempre he confiado en ti 😁🇨🇱

[@myHorribleMusic]

2:43 What my microwave sees while I'm cooking snacks at 3am

[@fathead9264]

Why does the " official video" chop minutes off of the original??

[@arcane231]

so good

[@wanderleylima1960]

Big Love Season 01 Episode 01.

[@reneleathers]

Wow David has a wild side!

[@godface81]

Sooo Good

[@annafeatherston9216]

Love this song at the end of the first episode of Big Love with all the stats about polygamy 😂

[@henchmen999]

4th of July, 2018!! I LOVE AMERICA!

[@bacilo19]

So ironic, so funny, so weird, love David Byrne

[@cait6084]

Oh david byrne, i fucking love you

[@TVcopyrightTV]

yo this slaps

[@ljmolly4029]

Please tell me that's Stormy Daniels! That would make this even more perfect. 🤪🤣

[@ancientlighting9612]

Nothing but the best, here ...

[@thesunfire]

Oh hes so good. Damn. An hour ago? Team;Magha&Bharani

[@francescogrlz1759]

ormai quando sento David Byrne, a parte piangere per i tempi andati, ripenso all'aneddoto raccontato da Morgan dei Bluvertigo che andò a prenderlo all'aeroporto con la macchina sporca di vomito "e altro" della sera prima... un'epoca che non tornerà più... oggi ci avrebbero fatto 8 talk show...

[@silkywellman315]

Love his melodies

[@holyflutterofgod]

Uhhh, the 90s were wild huh

[@djjaybird8056]

holybutternutsquash I would say yes, if I could remember...

[@hailmaryrecordings8255]

Awesome

[@patriziacusano8439]

I Dance Like This ; ). Coming soon "Angels" ?!

[@ddr.5959]

The guy is a something else.

[@beatsbymusician-composer]

💙💙

[@mikehersh6192]

🌵🌵🌵💃💃🕺🕺2024

[@juan51039]

he knew, he knew

[@iagofragnani]

dahora

[@RobFieldFlorida]

Huh. They didn't clean up the relevant line, they just nuked the whole verse. Disappointing.

[@RockyHoward]

which one was it?

[@evo5dave]

@@RockyHoward I miss America And sometimes she does too And sometimes I think of her When she is f***ing you

[@rhondablair3866]

@@evo5dave It's just tragic this was cut. It's a/the heart of what Byrne's saying, I think.

[@RobFieldFlorida]

@@rhondablair3866 Exactly. It closes the metaphor and gives the song its political and emotional punch.

[@RobFieldFlorida]

@@RockyHoward And I kissed America, when she was fleecing me She knows I understand that she needs to be free And I miss America and sometimes she does too And sometimes I think of her When she is fucking you

[@edgarramos4327]

Cómo esta canción tiene poco más de 69.000 vistas? Tanta virtuosidad del gran David plasmada en este tema, No me cabe en la cabeza, por eso este mundo se está yendo al tacho con pandemias y cuarentenas

[@nigelcass8972]

Is that The Donald in the background?

[@kamek200]

I wondered why he looked familiar with the wraparound shades it's cause they make him look like Kevin Roberts from that one SNL sketch

[@davidellis295]

💜🤠💜

[@AleBerghR]

Who’s here in 2020 ?

[@maria12mx]

👏👏👏👏🎶🎶

GREAT!

[@tommythetrain1945]

1:29

[@TonyWud]

I love America But boy can she be cruel I know how tall she is Without her platform shoes

[@jamiekneeland5472]

YA..YA..STOP...IT.....

[@dipthongthathongthongthong9691]

Surely he's spoofing Fred Durst and Gavin Rossdale, right???

[@jm-xb1kv]

He reminds me of Larry David at 1:22

[@micahlanboney7830]

Yes!!! That's a brilliant comparison.

[@MyCovertNarcissism]

0.00. - 0.04 Stormy Daniels.

[@senada79]

Doppelgager David from the Black Lodge

[@alvanderklipp4171]

Anyone know who directed this?

[@carlosneto3115]

Samuel Bayer, Mr. Byrne?

[@oceansblue7463]

video director: Robert Jason

[@MrGABROK]

Who is the model of this video?😍

[@diegohernandlv]

Stormy Daniels and yes she does porn

[@Summer-sx7xl]

I’ve always thought that he sounded like he was going crazy like a creepy stalker kind of way.

[@Chocolatchips]

1:22 "I'll tell you later."

[@sonofvideo4696]

Who is the woman in the silver blue dress?

[@diegohernandlv]

Stormy Daniels

[@pwieringa2]

TALKING HEADS ARE STILL TALKING SONGS NOW ....

[@evanglicanism]

Silently wondering how many of these views are me...

[@josephprovencher6345]

On the beginning wasn't that one of the drag queens from Rupaul's Drag Race?

[@bilwisss]

this is a wee bit of a different edit film wise.

[@c.6541]

Say what? I want the original now

[@bilwisss]

@@c.6541 just a few seconds of different cuts, still weird they would off it. either one is still a great song and video.

[@bilwisss]

@@c.6541 also if you dig about there is a different version of the song too, a different mix or instrumental i cant recall... " DAVID BYRNE: Miss America Remix"

[@bilwisss]

@@c.6541 also "David Byrne - Miss America / Sessions at West 54th"

[@Tamar-sz8ox]

I’m this video , DB is “ the guy at the bar “ 😂 in reality he is the anti - “ guy at the bar “ 😂

[@LH-jl9jt]

It's a pageant.

[@hl6439]

Can you believe that I misspelled ‘Walt Whitman’, Mr. Byrne? Can you believe that?

[@hl6439]

It’s a pageant; that’s what it is.

[@jasonosborn5380]

Wiggles wags the dog 1995

[@angeloprosumer]

Despues de Bowie, sigue él.

[@zakcweber]

Jill.

[@neontetra7902]

I love this song but WTF the video is so confuse and wild so I can't see it one more time...

[@marykuranda7254]

This is kind of creepy...

[@linationalism]

kind of is an understatement

[@djjaybird8056]

Did she just drop half a ten strip?

[@andrewstella24]

Anyone came here from Welcome Skateboards web vlog "punchman"