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Talking Heads Once In A Lifetime Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 9.53/10 [19 votes]Album: Remain In Light / Original Release Date: 1980-10-08Genre: PopSong Duration: 4 min 22 sec
Once In A Lifetime
Talking Heads
Talking Heads
TALKING HEADS
- Once In A Lifetime LyricsYou may find yourself living in a shotgun shack
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
You may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife
You may ask yourself, "Well, how did I get here?"
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again, after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
And you may ask yourself, "How do I work this?"
And you may ask yourself, "Where is that large automobile?"
And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful house"
And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful wife"
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again, after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Water dissolving and water removing
There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Under the water, carry the water
Remove the water from the bottom of the ocean
Water dissolving and water removing
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again, into the silent water
Under the rocks and stones, there is water underground
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Leting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again, after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
You may ask yourself, "What is that beautiful house?"
You may ask yourself, "Where does that highway go to?"
You may ask yourself, "Am I right, am I wrong?"
You may say to yourself, "My God! What have I done?"
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again, into the silent water
Under the rocks and stones, there is water underground
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again, after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, look where my hand was
Time isn't holding up, time isn't after us
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, hey let's all twist our thumbs
Here comes the twister
Letting the days go by
Letting the days go by
Once in a lifetime
Let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by
And you may find yourself in another part of the world
And you may find yourself behind the wheel of a large automobile
You may find yourself in a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife
You may ask yourself, "Well, how did I get here?"
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again, after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
And you may ask yourself, "How do I work this?"
And you may ask yourself, "Where is that large automobile?"
And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful house"
And you may tell yourself, "This is not my beautiful wife"
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again, after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Water dissolving and water removing
There is water at the bottom of the ocean
Under the water, carry the water
Remove the water from the bottom of the ocean
Water dissolving and water removing
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Under the rocks and stones, there is water underground
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Leting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again, after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
You may ask yourself, "What is that beautiful house?"
You may ask yourself, "Where does that highway go to?"
You may ask yourself, "Am I right, am I wrong?"
You may say to yourself, "My God! What have I done?"
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again, into the silent water
Under the rocks and stones, there is water underground
Letting the days go by, let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by, water flowing underground
Into the blue again, after the money's gone
Once in a lifetime, water flowing underground
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, look where my hand was
Time isn't holding up, time isn't after us
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, same as it ever was
Same as it ever was, hey let's all twist our thumbs
Here comes the twister
Letting the days go by
Letting the days go by
Once in a lifetime
Let the water hold me down
Letting the days go by
Facts about Once In A Lifetime
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Once In A Lifetime is written by Christopher Frantz, David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Brian Eno, Jerry Harrison.
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It is first released on October 08, 1980 as part of Talking Heads's album "Remain In Light" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, the tune 'Once in a Lifetime' of Talking Heads is a contemplation of time changing and the feeling of disorientation that might occur due to unanticipated alterations in life. The words delve into the feeling of questioning one’s surroundings and decisions, stressing the repetitive course of life and the never-ending movement of time, which is represented by water, an element that can both be the basis of our existence and take us away from it. Once in a lifetime lyrics primarily focus on contemplation, angst, nostalgia, loneliness, and love. However, at the same time, the song conveys the inevitability of existential reflection, the passing of time, and disillusionment. The lyrics do not include any adult themes, obscenities, or anything else that could be regarded as inappropriate for kids. There are no direct references to violence, nudity, or drug use in the lyrics; rather, the picturing and themes are abstract.
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Once In A Lifetime falls under the genre Pop.
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Once In A Lifetime song length is 4 minutes and 22 seconds.
Who wrote Once In A Lifetime lyrics?
Once In A Lifetime is written by Christopher Frantz, David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Brian Eno, Jerry Harrison.
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When was Once In A Lifetime released?
It is first released on October 08, 1980 as part of Talking Heads's album "Remain In Light" which includes 8 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Once In A Lifetime lyrics?
When we delve into what the artist truly meant to convey, the tune 'Once in a Lifetime' of Talking Heads is a contemplation of time changing and the feeling of disorientation that might occur due to unanticipated alterations in life. The words delve into the feeling of questioning one’s surroundings and decisions, stressing the repetitive course of life and the never-ending movement of time, which is represented by water, an element that can both be the basis of our existence and take us away from it. Once in a lifetime lyrics primarily focus on contemplation, angst, nostalgia, loneliness, and love. However, at the same time, the song conveys the inevitability of existential reflection, the passing of time, and disillusionment. The lyrics do not include any adult themes, obscenities, or anything else that could be regarded as inappropriate for kids. There are no direct references to violence, nudity, or drug use in the lyrics; rather, the picturing and themes are abstract.
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Which genre is Once In A Lifetime?
Once In A Lifetime falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Once In A Lifetime?
Once In A Lifetime song length is 4 minutes and 22 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Christopher Frantz, David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Brian Eno, Jerry Harrison
Record Label(s): 1980 Sire Records Company
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Meaning to "Once In A Lifetime" song lyrics
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tiger January 14, 2014-11:36
The first time I saw this video on vh1 I thought what a whack video. I read that the dude was miming epiletic people and that toni basil directed it. Strange. Water flowing etc, dunno, shotgun shacks sounds weird,
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The first time I saw this video on vh1 I thought what a whack video. I read that the dude was miming epiletic people and that toni basil directed it. Strange. Water flowing etc, dunno, shotgun shacks sounds weird,
Bob Zilla October 25, 2012-21:50
There are no hidden meanings in this song, except that it's meant to be part of the music of the song. The lyrics say exactly what they mean. Life goes on, wherever you are, whatever you do, whatever crazy questions you ask. It's the same as it ever was. Here comes the twister.
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There are no hidden meanings in this song, except that it's meant to be part of the music of the song. The lyrics say exactly what they mean. Life goes on, wherever you are, whatever you do, whatever crazy questions you ask. It's the same as it ever was. Here comes the twister.
Mark September 7, 2012-10:34
It means that there are things in life you may only have a Once In A Lifetime chance at getting or enjoying@!!!!
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It means that there are things in life you may only have a Once In A Lifetime chance at getting or enjoying@!!!!
KONY March 30, 2012-21:29
Dear Human,I understand most Humans being uientillngent, But this is to much.Unfortunatly, Or Fortunatly, I could not? read your message. Please use English..From: Dragon.
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Dear Human,I understand most Humans being uientillngent, But this is to much.Unfortunatly, Or Fortunatly, I could not? read your message. Please use English..From: Dragon.
Howartd February 27, 2012-5:18
If you came to this site, think about those lyrics...among the most insightful ever. At 60 years of age, I understand what I didn't when younger. Insightful stuff presented in a humorous fashion.
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If you came to this site, think about those lyrics...among the most insightful ever. At 60 years of age, I understand what I didn't when younger. Insightful stuff presented in a humorous fashion.
Jaibbles the thing thing November 17, 2011-13:12
for some the song represents themselves in general, you dont know for sure how your life is gonna turn out you could be homeless or own a mansion at least it says'same as it ever was'meaninglife is ok
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for some the song represents themselves in general, you dont know for sure how your life is gonna turn out you could be homeless or own a mansion at least it says'same as it ever was'meaninglife is ok
I loved this song at 30. Now 59. Be true to yourself. Things that seem important can be meaningless. Treadmill of life.