Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Official Audio)

You're listening to the official audio for Talking Heads - "Psycho Killer" from the album 'Talking Heads: 77'. "Psycho Killer" has been covered by Cage The Elephant and Velvet Revolver among others.

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[Dr_Weirdoo]

Imagine if life had music for every moment depending on the Situation and suddenly this started playing

[normpaddle]

One of the BEST bass intros in rock history. Go Tina!

[elisabethblack]

David Byrne is a creative genius. Still relevant after all these years. I feel blessed to have seen him in concert twice - late 80s and early 90s.

[radiohead]

[Verse 1]
I can't seem to face up to the facts
I'm tense and nervous and I can't relax
I can't sleep 'cause my bed's on fire
Don't touch me, I'm a real live wire

[Chorus]
Psycho killer,  qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, fa, better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh
Psycho killer,  qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, aye-ya-ya-ya-ya

[Verse 2]
You start a conversation, you can't even finish it
You're talking a lot, but you're not saying anything
When I have nothing to say, my lips are sealed
Say something once, why say it again?

[Chorus]
Psycho killer,  qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, fa, better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh
Psycho killer,  qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, fa, better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, aye-ya-ya-ya-ya

[Bridge]
Ce que j'ai fait, ce soir-là
Ce qu'elle a dit, ce soir-là
Réalisant mon espoir
Je me lance, vers la gloire, okay

We are vain and we are blind
I hate people when they're not polite

[Chorus]
Psycho killer,  qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, fa, better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh
Psycho killer,  qu'est-ce que c'est?
Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa, far better
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run away
Oh, oh, oh, oh, aye-ya-ya-ya-ya

[Guitar Solo]

[Outro]
Hey, hey, hey, hey

[BudOoz]

My uncle used to play this all the time. I’m talking over 30 years ago. Thank you for the memories.

[Imperialskeletn]

That bass intro is just perfection, bass instruments are some of my favorites

[thelibrarybrat]

I hate reading the comments thinking they're talking about actual serial killers. This song is way deeper on so many levels. I would say one of the best songs ever in terms of depth.

[janetsolomon]

I just love how the lyrics shift from 1st person, to 3rd person in "We are vain & we are blind"--taking US outside of the killer's mind again--shifting our empathy--not just brilliant, but NICE.

[prenimystic]

Gosh, I just adore this song
It's got a sinister message, but such a lively and up-beat tempo

[Pyotr-je]

if i see one more jeffrey dahmer comment i am going to commit toaster bath

[ballsdeep]

My best friend took his own life about a month ago, him and I used to sing songs to intentionally get them stuck in each other's head. This song (which we never brought up) is stuck in my head for over 2 weeks!!! You win Brandon! You win!!!!

[wurekane]

Ashamed to say that I discovered this song couple months ago, but it's a banger for sure, i love it

[JustinCage]

Fun fact: In the novel, Talking Heads is Patrick Bateman's favorite band

[lizjo]

Thanks "Reacher" for reminding me of this underrated group....

[nina]

"I hate people when they're not polite" Reminds me of Hannibal Lecter.

[SusieRed]

Every time i see or hear " "Qu'est-ce que c'est?" this tune breaks out in my head.

[mscommerce]

This is so much better than the official remaster. Impossible to improve it.

[DianaCours-bmwf]

Thank you Reacher for making us re-discover this song 😍

[andrespa]

Y así comienza la batalla más Pyscho Killer y más ultraviolenta de todas las batallas

[gracecase]

Great song. Talking heads were always so different, made them awesome. This song will stick in your head all day.