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David Byrne — Hanging Upside Down
Album: Uh-Oh
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Released: 1992
Length: 4:27
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Window shoppin'
Finger poppin'
Hangin' in our fav'rite shopping mall
Looky looky
A little cutie
A little kitten she deserves a home

Tell you dudes when I get old enough
You bet that I am gonna try some stuff

Twisted sister
Don't 'cha miss her
There's a hundred more where she came from
Wiggle wiggle
Jiggle jiggle
Jesus, how the babes are almost grown!

And I don't need to watch the news at night
Anyone can see we're out of time --

Hangin' on
Hangin' out
Got my hundred dollar shoes
Hangin' round
Hangin' free
And we got nothin' else to do
What goes up
Must come down
Oh, she took an overdose
Hangin' out
Hangin' free
Till our mama takes us home

Shimmy shimmy
Gimmie gimmie
We don't need you and we don't need love
I gotta have it
I'm gonna grab it
It ain't stealing, hey, it's only fun

When you live inside the pleasure dome
You don't ever wanna go back home

Hangin' on
Hangin' out
Some are hangin' upside down
A perfect world
A perfect girl
Oh -- another year rolls by
I'm the king
And you're my queen
When those zombies all awake
A broken heart
A broken home
Ain't no tears upon your face

Hangin' on
Hangin' out
There's place for me and you
Hangin' round
Hangin' free
We got nothin' else to do
Turn it up
Fade it down
Yeah, that song it saved my life
Perfect teeth
A perfect smile
Oh, she was a friend of mine
Let's go out
To the place
Where the hands of time are slowed
No one walks
No one dies
No more hassles anymore
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Posted 9 months ago by aonley    [ Reply ]
I love D.B.  AND the Talking Heads! His solo work is hit or miss for me. This tune is a HIT!  Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
I am not a fan of David Byrne, nor of The Talking Heads, and I am not disputing their musical skills at all but in my honest opinion they are both overplayed. I'm sorry fans!
Posted 1 year ago by Dinges,_the_Dude    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:

I believe he's got some form of autism.

He's open about being on the spectrum. Unlike me!
Posted 1 year ago by wifesboyfriend    [ Reply ]
Album title eloquently shares my sentiment.
Posted 1 year ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
David Byrne as an artist seldom disappoints.
Posted 1 year ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
tedious voice, tedious sound.  no more!
Posted 1 year ago by jjbix37    [ Reply ]
So Byrne just needs an Emmy to have an EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Tony). Not that he needs it.
Posted 1 year ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
Byrne without Talking Heads? Goofball cultural appropriation. Corny AF
Posted 1 year ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
 phlattop wrote:

I believe he's got some form of autism.

No excuse for being an asshole
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
 eileenomurphy wrote:



It is a shame, but a lot of great musicians are D-Bags & A-Holes! ...At least, Big Dave isn't a substance abuser & lived past 27yrs old!
That too is true

Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
It is not Tina Weymouth .... 
Posted 2 years ago by noe.architecte169    [ Reply ]
 jp33442 wrote:

Talented guy too bad he was a real dick to his bandmates


I believe he's got some form of autism.
Posted 2 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
When did he become a motivational speaker?


Posted 2 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]
Talented guy too bad he was a real dick to his bandmates
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Still a 10. Also, pretty much nothing like Stay Up Late.
Posted 3 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Yeah, he even changed the chord progression and the melody.


And removed the piano, and added a horn section. Otherwise, it's identical. 
Posted 3 years ago by jkamm14    [ Reply ]
 BCarn wrote:

Were you a teen or early twenty something in the eighties? Then you would have. Or at least possibly.


I was a teen in the eighties, but David Byrne attracted my attention only in the 90s... but with a masterpiece of songwriting :)
I think if you don't like "Happy Suicide", then Byrne is just not your cup of tea... 

David Byrne and Vijaya Anand - Happy Suicide (full version)
Posted 3 years ago by trogel    [ Reply ]
 PinkSo wrote:
I still don't get the Talking Heads, or David Byrne ... 

Were you a teen or early twenty something in the eighties? Then you would have. Or at least possibly.
Posted 3 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
I still don't get the Talking Heads, or David Byrne ... 
Posted 3 years ago by PinkSo    [ Reply ]
 Jack_Jefferson wrote:
buddyweiser wrote:
can't stand that dam f***ing shit, byrne really make me wanna puke , such garbage should be banned from radio
Lighten up, Francis.
 
With his taste in beer, did you really think he had taste in music?
Posted 4 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Yo, this song is an 8 I guess, very catchy as Byrne can get...
But that album art!!! Love it
Posted 4 years ago by ExploitingChaos    [ Reply ]
I really loved the Talking Heads! ...For me, David Byrne's solo work is hit or miss for me. ....This is a hit!
Posted 4 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
Hangin' in our fav'rite shopping mall.....  Those days are soon passed.
Posted 4 years ago by sqqqrly    [ Reply ]
 Ihatethissong wrote:

Dyslexics of the world, untie!
 

mine was sufficient to miss the joke for a second
Posted 4 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
 forthbrdge wrote:


Dyslexic Agnostic Insomniacs?
 
Dyslexics of the world, untie!
Posted 4 years ago by Ihatethissong    [ Reply ]
 rah wrote:
i liked this better the first time, when it was on Little Creatures, and called "Stay Up Late."
 
This is a vast improvement over that, IMHO. This one swings.
Posted 4 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
David Byryne again? A deal with the devil? Seems every other song.....
Posted 5 years ago by daniel_rusk    [ Reply ]
 mach-hog wrote:
love the cover featuring dyslexics 
 

Dyslexic Agnostic Insomniacs?
Posted 5 years ago by forthbrdge    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

Yeah, he even changed the chord progression and the melody.
 
This may come as a shock to some but artists do revisit themes, ideas, melodies, etc. Go look at Bach.
Posted 5 years ago by phlattop    [ Reply ]
This song always conjures intensely positive memories of a girl I used to know. Why? She didn't have perfect teeth, but I'll never forget her smile.
Posted 5 years ago by alexandersmcmillan    [ Reply ]
 rah wrote:
i liked this better the first time, when it was on Little Creatures, and called "Stay Up Late."
 
Yeah, he even changed the chord progression and the melody.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
love the cover featuring dyslexics 
Posted 5 years ago by mach-hog    [ Reply ]
Posted 6 years ago by TheKing2    [ Reply ]
That's fantastic music{#Bananajam}{#Bananasplit}
Posted 6 years ago by peter.gerzner    [ Reply ]
 expatlar wrote:
David Byrne just released a new album, 'American Utopia', his first since 2004, which is getting some good reviews, fyi.

 
And he was just recently on BBC's Desert Island Discs - wonderful insight into his life and influences. https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b09vz6r1
Posted 6 years ago by PeterMC3    [ Reply ]
David Byrne just released a new album, 'American Utopia', his first since 2004, which is getting some good reviews, fyi.
Posted 6 years ago by ExpatLarry    [ Reply ]
 casey1024 wrote:
 I ALWAYS enjoy Mr. Byrne!

 
If you haven't already, check out his album "Feelings." It's a quirky tour de force recorded with Morcheeba. Oddball and entertaining,
Posted 7 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]
 Babette55 wrote:
dance on! rock on DB! {#Dancingbanana}{#Bananasplit}{#Bananajam}{#Drummer}{#Bananapiano}

 
Right on Babette!
Posted 7 years ago by nomnol    [ Reply ]
Top tune. Thanks RP.
Posted 8 years ago by DaidyBoy    [ Reply ]
 prairiedogj wrote:
action flowchart:

recognize David Byrne -> mute -> wait patiently for good music to resume -> unmute 

 
check out the PSD button, it's saved me more than once
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
 prairiedogj wrote:
action flowchart:

recognize David Byrne -> mute -> wait patiently for good music to resume -> unmute 

 

I usually don't enjoy Mr. Bryne's work either- but for some reason this track doesn't bother me as much as others. 
Posted 8 years ago by FluorideFreeMN    [ Reply ]
I can't stand Talking Heads.

But i kind of like David Byrne solo.
Posted 8 years ago by SeriousLee    [ Reply ]
dance on! rock on DB! {#Dancingbanana}{#Bananasplit}{#Bananajam}{#Drummer}{#Bananapiano}
Posted 9 years ago by Babette55    [ Reply ]
 I ALWAYS enjoy Mr. Byrne!
Posted 9 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
sigh.

my favorite song:  once in a lifetime
my favorite album:  remain in light

but i have to give this a one.......
Posted 12 years ago by creekgirl    [ Reply ]
 casey1024 wrote:
If I didn't already like DB & TH - I'd enjoy them simply for the polarizing effect they have on people.
No middle ground here.
 
It is a curious dichotomy, isn't it? I don't like his solo stuff nearly as much as the TH material.
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
action flowchart:

recognize David Byrne -> mute -> wait patiently for good music to resume -> unmute 
Posted 12 years ago by prairiedogj    [ Reply ]
Yup, it's that familiar David Byrne/Talking Heads Tellytubbies sound. Eh-oh, eh-oh. Mute on and away to make a cup of tea. Back in 5.

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
A 10 in my book!
Posted 13 years ago by jules44    [ Reply ]
If I didn't already like DB & TH - I'd enjoy them simply for the polarizing effect they have on people.
No middle ground here.

Posted 13 years ago by casey1024    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Automatic 1 for all DB/TH.
 
Automatic 9 to compensate for you {#Dance}
Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
Great song from a great album!  Know it inside out and upside down!  David is so talented!
Posted 13 years ago by bnlkuhns    [ Reply ]
Oh, PLA-EEEEEZE NO!{#Stop}
Posted 13 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
I miss DaveinVA ...
Posted 14 years ago by plaice3    [ Reply ]
Not too shabby! Generally speaking I'm strongly anti-David Byrne, but this one opens my ears a crack.

Posted 14 years ago by dvwtwo    [ Reply ]
 DaveInVA wrote:
{#Puke} Time to spin some records until the DB washes out of my ears...
 
Lotsa wax to clear out there.

Posted 14 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
I can't relate to Jagdriver either.  I find it ridiculous to automatically give a number to any artist across the board.  But maybe its just cause I ride a bike too...

 cohifi wrote:

That doesn't surprise me since DB rides a bike and might not relate to you either.  No offense.
 


Posted 14 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
{#Puke} Time to spin some records until the DB washes out of my ears...


Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]

David.Byrne 9 by ~BeverlyMarsh
sara

2009.07.30 David Byrne @ Reggia di Venaria, Venaria Reale (TO).

.

Posted 14 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]
 jagdriver wrote:
Automatic 1 for all DB/TH.
 
That doesn't surprise me since DB rides a bike and might not relate to you either.  No offense.

Posted 14 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
When this song plays, it feels like early summer. N-i-c-e.


Posted 14 years ago by adamdbenson    [ Reply ]
Automatic 1 for all DB/TH.
Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
David Byrne,  Hult center Eugene OR. 92 in my top 5 best shows.
Posted 15 years ago by parttime    [ Reply ]
Just great!
Posted 15 years ago by papaman    [ Reply ]
{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke}{#Puke} Testing my reflexes to the mute button again.

Posted 15 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]
I know there is a lot of haters but David Byrne @ Red Rocks was one of the best shows I've ever seen.
Posted 15 years ago by skyguy    [ Reply ]


Totally grovalicious....{#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 15 years ago by rvml    [ Reply ]
Boo-Ya! Ebullient! {#Sunny}
Posted 15 years ago by TonyT    [ Reply ]
 Laptopdog wrote:
Interesting that this song has an average rating of 6.4, considering the hatred people seem to have for Byrne. I would've expected more of a landslide Sucko-Barfo rating.

I guess there are more fans of Byrne than there are Byrne-haters. They're just not as.....vocal. {#Razz}
 
You are so right....we are here but we like to keep a low profile...{#Curtain}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Is it just me, or is it ironic to play this song just after INXS?  Just saying...{#Shifty}
Posted 15 years ago by perikleshokie    [ Reply ]
Man.....you guys need to go suck wind........this has me tapping my foot while I sit here doing work.  What a great way to get jazzed up for 5 o'clock Friday.

Everyone need to buy ALL their music thru RP and support Bill.

Clear Channel can go to h...................!!!


Posted 15 years ago by lwilkinson    [ Reply ]
Interesting that this song has an average rating of 6.4, considering the hatred people seem to have for Byrne. I would've expected more of a landslide Sucko-Barfo rating.

I guess there are more fans of Byrne than there are Byrne-haters. They're just not as.....vocal. {#Razz}


Posted 16 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
buddyweiser wrote:
can't stand that dam f***ing shit, byrne really make me wanna puke , such garbage should be banned from radio
Can't stand Byrne either... ...makes me hit the mute button Wim06.
Posted 16 years ago by wim06    [ Reply ]
birchiew wrote:
his voice reminds me of some eighties band. can't remember who.
Perhaps you are thinking of Talking Heads?
Posted 16 years ago by speakerman    [ Reply ]
his voice reminds me of some eighties band. can't remember who.
Posted 16 years ago by birchiew    [ Reply ]
rah wrote:
i liked this better the first time, when it was on Little Creatures, and called "Stay Up Late."
Yes , it is a lot like stay up late. they should play that!
Posted 16 years ago by reason06    [ Reply ]
Finally a half way decent David Byrne song-but barely.
Posted 16 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
buddyweiser wrote:
can't stand that dam f***ing shit, byrne really make me wanna puke , such garbage should be banned from radio
Lighten up, Francis.
Posted 16 years ago by Jack_Jefferson    [ Reply ]
alanthecowboy wrote:
I see nothing wrong with the cover, and hear nothing wrong with the song. Now your spelling, on the other hand, is awful.
Oh man. Dinging someone from Kenya (or anywhere else that English is a second or lower language) for spelling errors is bad form. Edit: especially when there's only one spelling error, and it's one of the trickier ones to catch. Further Edit: Wikipedia lists Kenya's official languages as Swahili and English. Still my point stands. And unless we all begin conforming to Her Majesty's English, there can be no honour in nit-picking this kind of spelling error.
Posted 16 years ago by Ag3nt0rang3    [ Reply ]
Wonder of wonders, David Byrne doing a song I actually like!
Posted 16 years ago by BasmntMadman    [ Reply ]
i liked this better the first time, when it was on Little Creatures, and called "Stay Up Late."
Posted 16 years ago by rah    [ Reply ]
Posted 16 years ago by biodiesel    [ Reply ]
nice, funky and clunky great unpretentious music
Posted 16 years ago by myrabrrz    [ Reply ]
i don't like the voice
Posted 16 years ago by Pavonis_Mons    [ Reply ]
Uh, I don't feel that strongly but I do think he's overplayed and over-rated. I mean, compared to the previous band, Los Lobos, he's very lightweight.
Posted 16 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
buddyweiser wrote:
can't stand that dam f***ing shit, byrne really make me wanna puke , such garbage should be banned from radio
Oh don't be so coy! Tell us how you really feel!
Posted 16 years ago by Walrus_Gumbo    [ Reply ]
buddyweiser wrote:
can't stand that dam f***ing shit, byrne really make me wanna puke , such garbage should be banned from radio
Woah, you really hate it that much huh? Its not that bad..
Posted 16 years ago by Neon    [ Reply ]
can't stand that dam f***ing shit, byrne really make me wanna puke , such garbage should be banned from radio
Posted 17 years ago by buddyweiser    [ Reply ]
Posted 17 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
meet you in Puke-Ville!
Posted 17 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
pousso wrote:
Aweful! But what can you expect from an album with a cover like that!
I see nothing wrong with the cover, and hear nothing wrong with the song. Now your spelling, on the other hand, is awful.
Posted 17 years ago by alanthecowboy    [ Reply ]
squirming in my cube, casually, of course!
Posted 17 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
You may expect it to bring to mind the agnostic dyslexic insomiac who laid awake at night wondering if there was a Dog (rim shot).
Posted 17 years ago by crinky    [ Reply ]
trollboy wrote:
just you
Must be something funky going on with my connection, then, 'cause I heard it cut to Bill with no Bryne. :(
Posted 17 years ago by canadave    [ Reply ]
canadave wrote:
Is it just me, or did this song just... not play?
just you
Posted 17 years ago by trollboy    [ Reply ]
Is it just me, or did this song just... not play?
Posted 17 years ago by canadave    [ Reply ]
pousso wrote:
Aweful! But what can you expect from an album with a cover like that!
You may expect it to bring to mind the agnostic dyslexic insomiac who laid awake at night wondering if there was a Dog (rim shot).
Posted 17 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
Huh. Mix Byrne's voice more into the background, as in this tune, and it's surprisingly enjoyable. When the vocals are deliberately brought to the forefront, his limitations are laid bare. But like this, all is good. I learned something today. Sound guys are important!
Posted 17 years ago by mongoose01ca    [ Reply ]
pousso wrote:
Aweful! But what can you expect from an album with a cover like that!
Oh dear. How sad
Posted 17 years ago by stubbsz    [ Reply ]
Aweful! But what can you expect from an album with a cover like that!
Posted 17 years ago by pousso    [ Reply ]
This just makes me happy!!
Posted 17 years ago by SamShearman    [ Reply ]
I like this tune.....
Posted 18 years ago by stevo_b    [ Reply ]
prairiedogj wrote:
I find David Byrne's music gaudy, annoying, and otherwise acoustically offensive. Had to say it.
So? Was it a relief to say it? If it was, I'll say the same myself: I find David Byrne's music gaudy, annoying, and otherwise acoustically offensive... Hope I'll feel better in a couple of minutes.
Posted 18 years ago by renlat    [ Reply ]
I LOVE THIS RADIO STATION!
David Byrne - Hanging Upside Down Los Lobos - This Time Split Enz - One Step Ahead The Jam - That's Entertainment
Posted 18 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
When are the Talking Heads going to back together for a alimony tour?
Posted 18 years ago by raggamuffin    [ Reply ]
The cover alone's worth a 7. Nice music, too!
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
I'm indifferent to most Talking Heads music but I love the outrage they engender every time Bill plays a song - so fun to watch!
Posted 18 years ago by liser    [ Reply ]
I find David Byrne's music gaudy, annoying, and otherwise acoustically offensive. Had to say it.
Posted 18 years ago by prairiedogj    [ Reply ]
jatue wrote:
This playlist is awesome, usually something turns me off but Bill's on a roll here...
Ditto running like6 for 10 amazing and the other four are still pretty good
Posted 18 years ago by GChevy410    [ Reply ]
well, cute album cover?
Posted 18 years ago by emeraldrose63    [ Reply ]
Totally summery!
Posted 18 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
effba wrote:
he's nothing less than amazing!
I'm never seen a performer put so much energy into a performance as DB - totally amazing live performer.
Posted 19 years ago by KenShow    [ Reply ]
Another new one to me - nice little ditty and the lyrics raised a smile.
Posted 19 years ago by pixelgato    [ Reply ]
Yes, go David go...out of this planet.... Your are very very boring Sucks... You and Caetano Veloso (Brazilian).
Posted 19 years ago by pvcnote    [ Reply ]
My toes are still tapping!!
Posted 19 years ago by theo    [ Reply ]
Wheeeeeeee!!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by bobrk    [ Reply ]
go david
Posted 19 years ago by labkpr    [ Reply ]
YES!!! Dave is brilliant! And live, he's nothing less than amazing!
Posted 19 years ago by effba    [ Reply ]
This playlist is awesome, usually something turns me off but Bill's on a roll here...
Posted 19 years ago by jatue    [ Reply ]