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[Chorus] 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...
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A song about the repetitive and meaningless nature of life, with the phrase "same as it ever was" repeated throughout. The lyrics also include references to water, cars, houses, and twisters.
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"Once in a Lifetime" is a song by the American new wave band Talking Heads, produced and cowritten by Brian Eno. It was released in January 1981 as the lead single from Talking Heads' fourth studio album, Remain in Light (1980), through Sire Records.
- July–August 1980
- "Seen and Not Seen", "Crosseyed and Painless", "Listening Wind"
- January 1981
Jan 4, 2023 · Learn about the meaning, lyrics, and legacy of Talking Heads' iconic song "Same as it Ever Was", a commentary on the monotony and absurdity of modern life. Explore the music and production of the song, and its place in the 1980s music scene.
LYRICS. 1. Love -> Building on Fire. When my love. Stands next to your love, I can't compare love. When it's not love. It's not love. Which is my face, Which is a building, Which is on fire, on fire. When my love. Stands next to your love, I can't define love. When it's not love. It's not love. Which is my face, Which is a building,
Learn about the song that deals with the futility of not being happy with the things you have and the video that made MTV history. Find out the lyrics, the inspiration, the production and the impact of this classic track.