It is in a simple sense about how people think about trivial things instead of the overarching problems of poor governance . In the late 70's there was a great push for public works programs. These programs built housing projects and highways among other things.
These were controversial because not everyone benefited and 'spending our way out' didn't make sense universally, or address the root issue.
You don't have to dig deep into Talking Heads lyrics.
They're extreme geniuses for creating this music
NinetiesYouth 1 year ago
It is in a simple sense about how people think about trivial things instead of the overarching problems of poor governance . In the late 70's there was a great push for public works programs. These programs built housing projects and highways among other things.
These were controversial because not everyone benefited and 'spending our way out' didn't make sense universally, or address the root issue.
You don't have to dig deep into Talking Heads lyrics.
Tehcarp 2 years ago
Is this song about a convenient house?
DeeDeeVerlaine 2 years ago
Thanks so much, these are great!!! :D
Rawblah 2 years ago
good song, i've never heard it before now.
amandak79 3 years ago
This is great. I love this song. Off of 77
jgfunk 3 years ago
where was this performance?
anotherjoshua 3 years ago
If only i could time travel...
casamesadoof 3 years ago 2