Talking Heads - Burning Down the House (Official Video)

[@josephwelch3748]

Awesome music from a band that wasnt afraid to make fun of itself. This allowed them to make awesome genuine music. we are all the better for it.

[@aliciamarielee]

One of the greatest videos and songs from the 80's. I don't care how old you are, when that beat hits something on your body will move.

[@joerodriguez3421]

Alicia, you are right about that, i agree with you 🎸 🎧 🎶

[@rickabodcrane2062]

And I can't dance for shit 🤣🤣

[@aliciamarielee]

@@rickabodcrane2062 🤣🤣🤣

[@notquitehadouken]

my lungs

[@bluejacket4429]

I dunno, it's a little weird

[@sophiemarin3628]

My grandma wanted this song at her funeral. I still don't understand why, but it has a special place in my heart. Love you, grandma Cathy. Although we've never met, I still love you :)

[@Cinemaphile7783]

Grandma had great music taste is all 😊

[@XboxTF2Tidbits]

she has a great taste!

[@MsJady29]

The song isn't about arson, it's about destroying something that is holding you back. Or being set free from something. So I think it's quite fitting. Either way your grandma had great taste in music ❤

[@teresahoban1185]

Truly the best 59 ! Still listening to this the best times of my life

[@zzzzzzzzzz995]

May she rest with Christ ❤

[@theactofwriting]

I retired in 2019. My speech to my collegues/friends ended with Burning Down the House playing while I danced my way out the library door and into retirement... lovely moment for me. Great song

[@G0K3001]

........and a great exit!

[@TheCrazyChameleon]

LYRICS: Watch out you might get what you're after Boom babies strange but not a stranger I'm an ordinary guy Burning down the house Hold tight wait till the party's over Hold tight We're in for nasty weather There has got to be a way Burning down the house Here's your ticket pack your bag Time for jumpin' overboard The transportation is here Close enough but not too far Maybe you know where you are Fightin' fire with fire All wet! Hey you might need a raincoat Shakedown! Dreams walkin' in broad daylite Three hun-dred six-ty five de-grees Burning down the house It was once upon a place sometimes I listen to myself Gonna come in first place People on their way to work and baby what did you except Gonna burst into flame My house! Is out of the ordinary That's right! Don't wanna hurt nobody Some things sure can sweep me off my feet Burning down the house No visible means of support and you have not seen nothin' yet Everything's stuck together And I don't know what you expect starring into the TV set Fighting fire with fire

[@TheCrazyChameleon]

@Twyla P . You're welcome. Embrace burning down the house. Freedom awaits.

[@kenkaneki4022]

@@TheCrazyChameleon it’s a stand =>

[@kendracampbell3018]

😘 Love this song. One of my favorites. 80 go 80s go!!!!! Love talking heads. Specially sycho killer

[@lukabaljkas9003]

The "babies", they are cool... but yeah, thanks for the lyrics, always nifty to have them around in the comments :)

[@Docmain3]

I would have never guessed lmao

[@TheLizardKing1967]

David Byrne is a creative genius and was way ahead of his time.

[@willritter4076]

I'd be honored if some David Byrne & Talking Heads fans would take a listen to my acoustic piano & vocal performance of THIS MUST BE THE PLACE (re-interpreted as a ballad) on my YT channel in tribute to one of the most unique & iconic bands of the late 70s/early 80s era. Raw acoustic with no digital editing. Thanks and peace.

[@wbiro]

Listen to Pop Musik by M (4 years before this)...

[@Exploshi]

@Kingy B ok boomer

[@wesleyhempoli5548]

@Kingy B "educated liberal". Ironic you say that. Whats your education level? You call scottish people "scott's". They are scots, you moron. Stop talking about "educated" people while using an apostrophe to express a plural. Where did yoy get YOUR education? I bet you spell apples like *apple's* too. Fricken genius you are...lol

[@truegamerking]

I think we're still ahead of whatever time he was meant for

[@wesleyanthony7445]

When I first heard this song…I was so amazed by some of the lyrics that I can understand….But this GUY on the drums is killing it…I still love this song…Window’s down VOLUME UP HIGH…👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿

[@jenniferdaniels2413]

Those two drum breaks have been kicking my ass for YEARS.

[@saralee4297]

My mom is 80 and dad is 90 ! When I played this song they will get up and dance to this song! My whole family love this song! Still listening Oct 30, 2023!!

[@AshleyLuna-ex8yo]

Check out paramore covering this song

[@Foxy-5436]

😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄😄

[@patriciaryan1716]

I love your story!!🎉🎉❤

[@jrstsb1353]

They know good music when they hear it.

[@JohnWise-k6t]

Don't burn it-- David Byrne it.

[@bluedragon807]

Why is David Byrne so great? I absolutely love Talking Heads and David Byrne.

[@lisaparsons2544]

It takes me back to my high school days was17, Im52now still love

[@ballsack6547]

Because hes Scottish 😉👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@petek9541]

I still crank this song to 11 whenever I hear on the radio. The drums are epic.

[@jefferyhoeschenhoeschen5767]

My player goes till 10. You lucky dog yours goes to 11!

[@petek9541]

@@jefferyhoeschenhoeschen5767 It's an old Spinal Tap joke where their amps really did have an 11. Rock on.

[@eroddy2513]

Dude the drums are next level. I’m listening with headphones on and DAMN

[@petek9541]

@@eroddy2513 Love listening to this through my 100 amp stereo on my studio head phones.

[@fever_spike]

The epic sound of a set of concert toms played in accompaniment with the drummer’s normal drumming in the song.

[@kmeccat]

I was at a rural convenience store yesterday, standing in the checkout line when this song came on over the store speakers. I could see everyone in the store begin to silently, secretly tap their feet and dance. Hard NOT to dance to that incredible beat. Awesome! Thank you David Byrne!

[@susanspencer1267]

Love it when i'm in the grocery store and that happens!

[@fredwerza3478]

I would prolly throat-punch anyone who didnt start to boogie a little when this song comes on a PA system

[@YS420X]

This is one of many songs I'm glad to hear on the radio at work. Always puts everyone in a great mood and I absolutely jam out everytime so I'm sure that's interesting to see lmal

[@thomasperkins7318]

Great story.🤗

[@koilvondailey8030]

I'm 538 years old, and I still rock out to this song! My great great great great great grandchildren love Talking Heads, as well.

[@buckrogers5703]

AH AH AH !!!!...

[@theoriginal7727]

🎉🎉🎉🎉 paaaaahhhty time bizzys!!!!

[@AnnetteWalden-ty6xf]

538 y.o? Wow 😮😮😮😮

[@simplypatti6705]

You and me both old timer

[@DLee1923]

😂🔥✌🏼🙋🏻‍♀️

[@SmashBrosBrawl]

I listen to this every morning when i check the Weather Report.

[@samsarasparadox]

Probably my favorite jojo reference i've seen in this comment section

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

Only ELECTRIC AVENUE is on the level of coolness with this song

[@spectrum10]

@@worsethanhitlerpt.2539 By Eddie Grant?

[@spectrum10]

Do you mean the jazz fusion band?

[@BeanMann]

Subtle, Nice one. 👍

[@Ailey-xn1zk]

I didn’t know about this song until I listened to the Paramore cover, but now I’m glad it exists!!!

[@oreticencias]

Welcome to the family!! I'm discovering Talking Heads now as well! Hope you're having a great time

[@Ailey-xn1zk]

Thank! They are really good so far!

[@DanielPuskar-oc4rh]

They have such an awesome drummer.

[@antagonisstic]

Really cool effects for the 80s being the best decade to grow up in. Pop and Metal music. Also a really good song.

[@kevinrestoule]

Power song, gets the party started. Anything touched by David Byrne's musical genius turns to pure gold.

[@WhyMyIceCreamMelts]

*Pure oxygen

[@dinumihai2016]

Pure oxygen

[@seanmignon4229]

Lethally good!

[@jack76510]

Is that a motherfucking jojo reference

[@WhoBlueCowboy]

jack bang that’s so funny!!!

[@lazarlazarteam1033]

@@seanmignon4229 Lethal enough to stop a crazy priest!!!!

[@lilxbwnsuga]

Loved this song as a kid and even more as an adult!

[@johngill2853]

This song was so big when it came out

[@jerzeelicious]

Now I got my grandkids loving him C/O 87

[@SkiRacingOz]

Only born 25 years after it came out, love it though, better than any modern shit😂

[@davidmoncholi6746]

@@SkiRacingOz I agree

[@worsethanhitlerpt.2539]

Ive played this song live but never could get a bass player to play it. Its just 3 notes you assholes!!!!

[@mariamoshogianni7008]

This song never gets old 2023 ❤️

[@chasemoore1281]

2024 very soon merry Christmas

[@JohnWise-k6t]

Unfortunately I do.

[@JohnWise-k6t]

Get old that is

[@JohnWise-k6t]

Did he say burning down the mouse? Turn it up ma I can't hear...

[@AlejandroMS67]

sheer brilliance, a band ahead of its time, classic, timeless and still relevant, it doesn't get much better than early Talking Heads on early MTV in the early 80s

[@floridaboardchick]

Totally agree

[@candimulligan5701]

I'll catch up on all ov the early ones x

[@inrainbows1829]

The talking heads And Devo

[@alexhanna226]

@@candimulligan5701 q0qqqqqqq

[@gastundbunny1659]

I am just remembering a kid who walks chilly on a prision

[@kronosthetimewaifu4841]

This song gives me pure oxygen

[@milesnathanedgeworth8285]

My god... This song is 100% pure oxygen... I mean... Gold... Completly from another reality, you know

[@JonnyHorseman]

Luca is best Berserk girl

[@milesnathanedgeworth8285]

Absolutely, yes!! x3

[@jessica9715]

Hey do you know what the weather report is?

[@seeker_of_lightning1997]

Hmm.. what a wonderful world we live in.

[@12_3-diecvinhthong5]

EMPORIO!!!!!!

[@MrJayStu]

I carried my dad out of the church on his funeral as we left for the crematorium with this song playing. Memories of the very early 80s dancing round the living room together blasting Talking Heads every Saturday morning whilst my mum was at work. I couldn’t have been much older than 4 years old but it’s still imprinted in my brain. For me there wasn’t a more fitting song.

[@macnchillidogs1601]

Me and the bois chilling in a room filled with 100% pure oxygen

[@MarkElDeiry]

That sounds explosive.

[@victoriamrose9645]

LIGHT A JOINT

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

Lucky you. Don’t light a match. You’ll be burning down the house 🔥🤣👍❤️✌️

[@rebeccahopkins9522]

I like your spelling of “bois” 😉

[@mx.plasma]

This joke was *[MADE IN HEAVEN]*

[@yanastase]

TIME TO FEEL IT WITH O X Y G E N S

[@krasorx]

pure oxygen even

[@connor6994]

@@krasorx definitely over 40% saturation.

[@tudodaretro]

​@@connor6994 a 100% oxygen

[@RipVanWinkle431]

Still rocking this gem in 2024 🎸

[@MLTPLMGZ2006]

For sure!

[@tonylegg8683]

You bet your a$$!

[@angelbaby8472]

Me’ ❤

[@SefuDonalBastet]

US 2025.

[@sjs928]

SOMETHING REMINDED ME , soooo …. Pump it up and remember the BIG 80s … yup .

[@leonhayes188]

Saw Talking Heads in concert at the Fox Theatre in Atlanta. We were dancing on the seats and in the aisles. And a wonderful time was had by all.

[@CoreyLaddo]

I want a projector so I can beam an image of David Byrne's face onto the side of my house.

[@fleshdob4805]

Same

[@rorgues6465]

The lord has come

[@popeofsimps2924]

Same

[@gutterchic66]

❤

[@auri8810]

byrning down the house

[@jwalterswartz]

David Byrning Down The House. It only took me 37 years to catch that.

[@kristofb5013]

Fuck...just fuck. I didn't clock that. Thank you for saving me from 37 years.

[@MrUndersolo]

Shit! Why the frock didn’t I think of that?

[@odepoimentovejaagora8973]

only good

[@udailey]

I'm 47 and apparently oblivious.

[@runitback5066]

Ok gents I’m lost?

[@anthed7973]

One of the best existential bands since the Moody Blues... Life is weirdness and they provide the tunes and lyrics to celebrate it!

[@Jonkenstonk]

For real. I find myself replaying songs by the Moody Blues over and over again

[@atharv7353]

Life's Bizarre

[@walterspaceman5592]

True story. I am at a gigantic New Jersey nightclub as big as a football field, there's a thousand young people stoned to the gills, Panama Red just made a "your ripped" entrance, it's Friday night, the bars are huge everyone is happy, and lit they could all get lucky. I and a cute girl wandered away to an empty stage. STUNNED ! ! ! David Byrne comes out by himself, with only an acoustic guitar all alone , he starts playing great, we dance our brains out. No one came over. NO ONE ! It was as fantastic as it was bewildering. He finished his set and said "Thank you. " to us . And left. Not headlined ??? No marquee out front. We didn't know there was going to be entertainment ? It was an unbelievable experience of fun, and thanks, and greatness. Best wishes. "Never give up", sometimes you "too" will get extraordinarily lucky.

[@shawn1819]

Thats so random. Sounds like one of the best nights of your life

[@sandikennelly1357]

One of the great classics and I was alive to witness it!

[@monke.2191]

It was our ticket and we packed our bags.We deserved it.

[@chrishildebrand1836]

Will always be a classic! I remember when this came out and I always loved the drumming.

[@johngill2853]

This was big hit when it came out. I remember it for sure

[@martir3499]

One of my most favorite songs of the 80's. Thanks for posting this.

[@mikeysuzefour]

*Burning Down The House* -- David Byrne=GENIUS! 🎶🎸

[@BrentRoos]

David Byrne is a musical genius.

[@thatonegirlelaine]

This song is almost 40 years old and still freking amazing

[@LaPeppercorn]

My favorite performance from David Byrne was when he said "it's Byrnin' time" and Byrned down all those houses

[@ncrsoldier4603]

That moment has been Byrned into my mind.

[@patrollingthemojavemakesyo5948]

He's just slacking

[@ninjabluefyre3815]

My God, you made that joke funny.

[@TripDaly_AndiTripDaily]

Genius!

[@lazygongfarmer2044]

Legend

[@lloydmorris7957]

I used to listen to this song on my little portable cassette player in a little nipa hut in Tangub City, Philippines when I was a peace Corps Volunteer there (1982 - 1984). This song ROCKS!

[@Bogyver78]

I was 6 yrs old bouncing around my house singing this. Wish I could of experienced it live.

[@kimbeard2655]

Those were the aewesomeist time my friend

[@lisaparsons2544]

I remember in 83was17im52now still love

[@JohnDoe-le7ml]

7 year old me used to do the Once In A Lifetime arm-chopping thing when the video came on.

[@boudusaved4719]

Almost done reading "How Music Works" by David Byrne. He does an incredible in-depth job of explaining the history of music, why it sounded and was composed the way it was throughout time and all the outside factors that have shaped music and how it is heard. I highly recommend it.

[@kirabeetz7199]

THANK YOU

[@mctavish23]

@@kirabeetz7199 Ditto

[@mariasparano9860]

I was a teenager in the 80s. I still listen to the music daily! Best decade ever! Nothing will ever come close to matching this decade. I also have SiriusXM 80s on 8 in my car. Never ever gets old!

[@neilsmith3249]

I agree. The 1980s was best decade ever. Everyone knows this. So many songs from the 80s survived the test of time and I am constantly reading comments on how songs written back then are just as relevant now. The ripple effect that decade had is simply unmatched.

[@DLee1923]

​@@neilsmith3249 Actually I hear the 70s are and that the 80s are close behind !!! That's why most of us listen to both decades. 😉🙋🏻‍♀️

[@byronp2311]

Talking Heads are sorely missed. Saw them many a time, once at the Armadillo with the B-52's opening. Joy, joy, joy.

[@JoshuaTootell]

We're old

[@lizlynch6211]

David Byrne's American Utopia was a stellar treat, if you can catch it on a second (rumored) run. My parents saw Talking Heads years before I was born; I got to dance to this song a year ago with my dad. Wild. Byrne has and is a gift!

[@byronp2311]

@@JoshuaTootell That's OK. But I've seen Jimi live. Hell, I've seen Benny Goodman live (he played with the Tulsa Philhanonic). So, trust me here, ya ain't old yet.

[@yourfairyking]

The B-52's were my introduction to Talking Heads. Listening to the "Mesopotamia" album so much as a child helped in that regard.

[@meidaslisa]

David Byrne tours and plays some of his old stuff; I've seen him 3 times in the last few years

[@steverye8872]

Mom always told me I would dance in my crib like crazy whenever this song and Peter Gabriels Sledgehammer came on the radio. Even as a toddler I had impeccable taste.

[@bkuey24]

extremely based

[@jamesn151]

baby based

[@htn_neptune]

Dave did covers on sledgehammer and burning down the house and it's absolutely perfection Edit: by dave I mean dave matthews band I forgot not everyone knows dave matthews lol

[@steverye8872]

@OneDeadPixel563 I was a band nerd in High School in the 90s. I myself am all too familiar with DMB. Edit: David Byrne covered Peter Gabriel's "I don't remember" and made the original sound like the auditory equivalent of sun dried dogshit. And I love Peter Gabriel.

[@lisaparsons4124]

Yes great songs, I remember in 1983, when I was 17😁

[@JS-lc8er]

I remember being a little kid Early elementary days and this video was so abstract but had a timeless vibe ... And 40 yrs later 👍💯

[@karenstyles2623]

This song was made in 1983 and I was fourteen years old. I miss when MTV was good 😊 know how to appreciate good music 🎵

[@roxannerosenthal7802]

i agree mtv was music television now it's just bs. They went so down hill that when Prince died a cnn news anchor even said mtv is actually playing music today for Prince. That's just sad to me

[@Thestudiedtheist]

I was 9

[@nelidamontanez7502]

I’m was 22.Gilbert.

[@brian2620]

Black American.age 52.was 11 in '83.... hooked on MTV classic rock!!! Dam I miss that era!!!

[@VolJoe]

Same age here - and I miss that I never got to see the talking heads tour.

[@tinabarry9721]

When my son was three he loved dancing around the living room laughing and waving his hands in the air

[@tjb8095]

Was it to this song or did you just wanna tell a nice story to a bunch of random people going through the comments 😂😂😂?

[@PrinceOfTheCity1]

Ok..

[@fanimations4431]

@justarandomtroll I dont think so, but reminds me of a kid who lives in a prison in which is mom died, I think his name was Emporio tho

[@lostpiecesgaming4039]

Byrne: Let’s burn down a house for the video We can’t do that A projector will do

[@Mugiw1ra_bosho]

XD

[@refuze2quit603]

CGI costs too much, a projector with fire should do

[@jonathanalpart7812]

Byrne really wanted to burn down a house for the video? Dude was a genius.

[@RobThompson-de2db]

A projector ok that was funny

[@akkico]

@@jonathanalpart7812 i mean, who doesn't want to do that or am i just weird?

[@lisabaker8016]

Those first few guitar notes fill me with such nostalgia for senior high school, class of '83!

[@Krullmatic]

One of the best videos and songs ever! It's perfect '80's!

[@rolo1955]

These guys captured the look, sound and feeling of what was termed "New Wave" back in the early 80's, they appealed to many regardless of the ethnic background. They were not a hair band, rap group or Punk. They were 100% orginal!

[@1barranco]

Rap group, lol

[@FGN666]

​@@1barranco Rap is Crapp! ....

[@88_TROUBLE_88]

They were early pioneers of hip hop, yo.. You no what I'm sayin cuh?

[@thors03]

That Walking Dead scene was so fun. Loved the season 10 finale !!

[@musikmaker220]

Watching them live on The Late Show, with Colbert. Still rockin' after all these years. 👏👏👍

[@michaelsevilla3697]

that liberal dumbass colbert is a disgrace to late night tv late great johnny carson rolling over in his grave smh✌️

[@p00ky76]

Yes, this song seems some what fitting on this day in history.

[@TheDobleQ]

An 11 year old Chicago Cubs fan saved the Universe. Cheers to that.

[@mirkogreggs]

The ending minute of this song is the best thing Talking Heads have done.

[@Atlantean1980]

Somehow the frozen fixated stare of David cruising down the road seems to work perfectly with that drum beat.

[@cratermaker3842]

😧

[@harrycoyle4529]

The ''passing zone'' stripes seemed to have a ''thing'' for DB's gaping mouth although that surely was purely unintentional.

[@cmsimo999]

The lines seem to be going up David’s nose…. Someone brought that vision up years ago lol

[@worztbeats8189]

i see you're a man of culture

[@extremeenduro1560]

Totally underrated drummer. Listen to that riff at the end, killer.

[@CheefChaos]

I read this comment right at the same point in song, you are fucking spot on,

[@j.alexander4948]

Yeah dude is dope. Hes also married to the base player. Always thought that was cool. They're still together

[@AIRNSWORDZ]

After all these years I still love admiring the art in this film and music

[@thejanitor769]

❤

[@dr.dickie1418]

This was the song my wife and I danced to at out wedding (my selection, of course).

[@elizabethmcleod246]

What fun!

[@RaoulDukeSr]

This incredible concoction of a band created masterpiece after masterpiece, made the 80's that magnificent time it was and always will be !! Thank you always Talking Heads 💜

[@garycarr3857]

1983

[@DennisOuellette]

Stop making sense tour is still the best concert I ever attended. Have a great day David!

[@SatanDynastyKiller]

Dennis Ouellette I have an addiction for watching it recently, like I genuinely have watched it in full 40 times in the last 8 weeks. Mesmerising, legendary, perfection from start to finish.

[@ericmalone1947]

Dennis Ouellette I'm so jealous, what a show, I'd give anything for a time machine there. Greatest live performance I've ever see, on video

[@Zeldarw104]

Stop making people jealous! 😊👈✌❤

[@lindamiller5493]

PURE ENERGY...that concert! I mean his backups are sooo bad ass neither one breaks even a drop of sweat the entire time...nd' they both were just NON' STOP! Man...ur' one lucky human to have set thyn' eyes on such an Awesomely Awesome show...Jealous! Deff before there time, indeed! First time I heard them was on Night Tracks at 3:00 am...was blown away!

[@danborwick8779]

One of the best songs ever made!

[@ejenks1870]

This video used to scare me when I was kid. Talking heads were so strange. I remember being freaked out by the guys face at the end. I also used to think if this song played my house would blow up lol.

[@DrMackSplackem]

The end is hilarious. I remember this video used to scare the crap out of my younger sister when it would come on MTV (which of course I naturally encouraged). Looking back, it is pretty bizarre all around.

[@ttapioca5]

I guess I was just weird from the beginning because I loved all of their videos as a kid. His face on the road did sort of mesmerize me & simultaneously freak me out though. It’s honestly more odd you thought your house would blow up due to playing a song, sounds like some of the thoughts I’ve had due to OCD.

[@JuanDaMajikOne]

I always thought that the music and videos were strange.

[@EREBVS999]

When the song played on MTV I would think of Jason from Friday the 13th

[@markallman418]

I'd laugh but I was terrified of Mister Roboto as a kid.

[@hod2024]

This looks like a once in a lifetime experience, i guess you could call it a golden experience

[@notthebloodfiend]

*GIORNO PLAYS PIANO WHILE PUCCI RESETS UNIVERSE*

[@m308]

wait did they referenced once in a lifetime in jjba?

[@hod2024]

@@m308 No but talking heads have been used before

[@czektor2263]

Btw its Gold Experience not golden

[@wilbert3799]

A comment that references both jojo and the talking heads themselves, now that’s what I’m talking about

[@conner-manradio]

Funny story. When this song came out on MTV my dad was at a party and this song came on. So he ran up close to the tv and he starts dancing and singing the lyrics word for word. He turns around mid song and everyone at the party has stopped and is staring at him. My dad says, “What’s the matter?” Someone asks, “You can understand what he’s saying?”

[@dougashby5679]

😂😂😂💀💀 bro that got me geeked

[@NicGoldenEddie]

Awesome Dad power 😎

[@jackiebabb4227]

😂🤣😂🤘

[@embee5557]

I just heard myself say, ohhhh THAT’s what they are saying. Mb: keeper of the misheard lyrics trophy from “revenge of the nerds” til now. 🙄😂

[@Unknown-gf6mk]

Funny

[@jennifercanale5516]

Not ever too old for TALKING HEADS!!! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ChickenGaming-er2dy]

One of my favorite songs. Timeless

[@musicauthority703]

This song has some AWESOME drum work in it. David Byrne is highly educated he holds several degrees in several fields of study.

[@aai3661]

A nerd so nerdy he's beyond cool. David Byrne is a GOD!!

[@jennawillis4183]

My future ex husband lol... he would get me lol jk

[@Rokvtm]

Nerd is the coolest thing about bryne

[@alexanderbuerger87]

Servus. Damals eine Hammer Nr. Talking heads are ever! In Muzik!!!😮😊.

[@crystinamarie1]

This whole album is a vibe (Speaking in Tongues). Fantastic from start to finish. Talking Heads 4eva! 🔥💃

[@robertb3773]

@crystinamarie1 That's a pretty name! And your beautiful too! So I'll play the next video just for You! I love you Crystina Marie #1! My name is Lewis Robert Burton Jr!

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

Wow, David, out of all of Talking Heads' songs this one is my favourite. I'm so glad that you guys were able to put your differences aside for one night and perform at the Rock n Roll Hall Of Fame induction ceremony.

[@lisaparsons2544]

I agree I remember in85was 18 Im52now still love this song and group ❤️.

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@lisaparsons2544 I was 9 in 1985 and now I'm 42. :) This is a really great song. :)

[@MichaelClark-uw7ex]

I'm 61 , I remember when this came out, the Heads deserve to be in the hall.

[@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue]

@@MichaelClark-uw7ex I didn't say that they didn't deserve to be in the hall. I said it's good that they put their differences aside so that they could perform together for the first time in a long time.

[@MichaelClark-uw7ex]

@@CelesteKTheNewWaveRevue Absolutely, i agree the Heads deserve their accolades and it is great that they reunited for the ceremony. Sorry I did n't come across that way, i am in agreement with you.

[@briantodd5851]

David Byrne is a LEGEND. So many timeless classics

[@briantodd5851]

@small earth I meant David Byrne as an artist. Have you not heard his solo stuff

[@briantodd5851]

@small earth actually I was commenting about David Byrne 🤣🤣

[@iJay073]

When artists still had something to say. The messages in all these songs are so clear. Nowadays i don't even understand the words they use and i am sure it's better that way

[@chrisbritton3786]

One of the most haunting songs from the 80's.

[@RisforRockit]

Yes! I wondered why this is so great. It must be the combination of party track and eerieness. As if, by the beginning, there's a party in that house, then it literally burns down and the protagonist is haunted by it. "My god, what have I done?"

[@etherreal5347]

Looeeerve this song, cannot sit still. I reckon Talking Heads was the 80's answer to psychedelic music.

[@grimsong2237]

Love this band.

[@TashaRoscoe]

no words,just vibes.....and dancing,lots of dancing....

[@kickz2828]

[Verse 1] Ah Watch out, you might get what you're after Cool, babies! Strange but not a stranger I'm an ordinary guy Burning down the house [Verse 2] Hold tight, wait 'til the party's over Hold tight, we're in for nasty weather There has got to be a way Burning down the house [Chorus 1] Here's your ticket, pack your bag, it's time for jumping overboard The transportation is here Close enough but not too far, maybe you know where you are Fighting fire with fire, ah! [Verse 3] All wet, here, you might need a raincoat Shakedown, dreams walking in broad daylight Three hundred sixty-five degrees Burning down the house [Chorus 2] It was once upon a place, sometimes I listen to myself Gonna come in first place People on their way to work say, “Baby, what did you expect?” Gonna burst into flame, ah! [Synthesizer Solo] Burning down the house [Verse 4] My house is out of the ordinary That’s right, don't wanna hurt nobody Some things sure can sweep me off my feet Burning down the house [Chorus 3] No visible means of support and you have not seen nothing yet Everything's stuck together I don't know what you expect staring into the TV set Fighting fire with fire, ah!

[@leonadams1942]

How do you know the lyrics there?

[@kickz2828]

Leon Adams the fuck do you mean? The lyrics are all over the internet lol

[@jjjjcccc8258]

Thanks for posting lyrics... Now I can sing and not mumble along...

[@themadddtrucker3426]

ITS STILL BANGIN'!!!!Classic material!!! We need more like this

[@kimbeard2655]

Absoulutley i totally agree with u friend!😉😉

[@lisaparsons2544]

I agree I remember in83was 17 Im52now still love

[@leonadams1942]

Man so much happened when this song dropped in 1983.

[@s.emorygatorhive8927]

80s and 90s was so full of creative,great music!!! We have nothing comparable to it now .. bring back the real artists,they're out there.

[@GodTubersTv8888]

Had no idea who these guys were till i heard a small piece of one there songs while meditating, now checking them out, they made hit after hit. Really amazing work.

[@thescottishcrusader2781]

Everybody gangsta until David starts to eat the road

[@sunshineandstarlight]

OrdinaryOG😅🌿💞

[@judesheckelberg5135]

*sniff the road

[@bill8908]

You sure those aren't lines going up his nose?

[@taylormerino7620]

He's Pac Man

[@inferno7181]

what is he, ancap?

[@peacefuljeffrey]

It’s June 2023. This song is FORTY YEARS OLD, and is as fun to listen to as it was in 1983-perhaps even more so. But think about 1983. In 1983, could you even stand to listen to the music that had been popular in 1943?! NNNNNOPE! What a difference a few decades makes.

[@alanMSF]

Ha ha I never thought about that! You’re totally right. I couldn’t imagine listening to 1940s music in the 80s. But today in 2024 this song and so many of the Talking Heads songs are still completely awesome.

[@DesiraiX16]

December, *closer to heaven*

[@czektor2263]

Yes

[@TheWaynos73]

Love this song.

[@tonynegron1927]

🔊 I ♡ the 80's! Early Mtv days. 📺 Glad to have experienced it.(Class of '83)

[@tenofivelips]

Class of '86!

[@krumabon1903]

84

[@shannonvanderhoof4810]

❤ 81

[@milyto9241]

Los 80's Fueron los mejores años de mi vida....❤

[@garla5851]

Same here. I wish I had access to a Time Machine and could go back !!😉

[@doug6047]

Time ah

[@2020_Visi0n]

They're Soo WEIRD!!? I love it!

[@kimbeard2655]

Weird but cool as FUCK!😉😉i

[@lisaparsons2544]

I remember in83was 17 Im52now still love this song has great music in it .

[@sandrobindelli5607]

Merryoldsole They are not "weird" they are Creative. Today's world is so dull and massified.

[@petermcdougall1152]

Always loved this video. Especially the kid playing David Byrne. Lol

[@gerald7148]

This song is loved by all races. That's how you know it's really good. What a blessing to be around when it first came out. Thankful!

[@anthonyphillips111]

I'm addicted to this song and the video just makes it worse lol. I've been twice daily dosing myself with this video. STUCK IN MY HEAD in a good way I suppose. LOVE this song

[@tiffanymorales11]

Welcome back, haha had to comment and make it get stuck in your head again bc its been stuck in mine for days now!! Lol

[@alalium]

Stuck in your TALKING head haha

[@johngill2853]

I've been hearing this song in my head since it came out in 89's

[@zachellis3751]

David Byrne was a mad man!! This song will never get old

[@lorenzopescatore9283]

*FIRE*

[@psiclone4142]

These guys need to be inducted into the hall of fame. They were like the pioneers of weirdness .

[@fergusbrooks8500]

Them and Devo

[@UniversalBlackRocker]

Talking Heads are already in the Hall Of Fame in 2002

[@free322001]

Inducted 15 years ago, Bra.

[@stricdog]

Clover Blivet

[@olubukonla7352]

Along with DEVO.

[@Night_flight_fpv]

Thanks TwD for another awesome piece of music 😍

[@redskies4530]

Hi I recommend checking out an indie song & video called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

[@Varan12341]

This song is gonna blow up in a few years. Edit: Stone Ocean is now confirmed. I now await the JoJo fans.

[@magikwindmill9165]

Or turn inside out...

[@lydiamuller5676]

It did!

[@alifarhat16]

Enjoy your comment section before they come

[@archknight2380]

@@alifarhat16 were already herw

[@archknight2380]

Crap here

[@Sunprism]

That kid's such a little emperor, ayo