David Byrne - This Is That Lyrics






When the song comes on
When I hear them say
Everything stops
Everything changes
There's nothing special now
It's nothing profound
But something about the way it sounds
When the melody ends
And the rhythm kicks in
It knows where I'm at
And it knows where I've been

That's when I call you up
That's when my river overflows
That's when I use my cash card
That's when I think of who you are

That's when there's a knock at the door
And that's what we're doing it for
Well that's I got your message
That's when I sing this song
That's when he says it's over
That's when my life is in your hands now

That's when I call you up
That's when my river overflows
That's when I use my cash card
That's when I think of who you are

This is when
This is now
This is that
This is how
This is what
This is then
This is where





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  1. E.... H....

    Where's my bloody bicycle wheel?!

  2. L.... C....

    te amamos David!

  3. D.... �....

    Call girls. Pros

  4. P.... N....

    Hi David, Love this song. Can't wait to listen to your new album. Just found it. This is now. ;). ( Even though I see you put it out a year or so ago....I guess it's like that comedian says " you order out for pizza and watch a couple of soap operas and 3 years have gone by." Heehee. Good thing time is an illusion.

  5. a.... e....

    this is the album that gave me the most comfort since years ! thank you !

  6. n.... h....

    That is This

  7. Z.... H....

    Thank you David you are truly an inspiration to me

  8. c.... ....

    god bless david byrne
    god bless opn
    and god bless america

  9. P.... G....

    Just perfect! So soothing... Love it!

  10. J.... G....

    For all of you millennials trashing baby boomers for liking the rest of the HEADS, (isn't this age warfare getting old?), let's not forget the rest of the Heads made up a killer rhythm section that MOVED like nobody's business. I wanted to hear what they could do with David on future albums that ultimately never happened. And the old HEAD stuff regurgitated by Byrne lacks the propulsion of the original HEADS. I saw the live filming of STOP MAKING SENSE, and that was one incredible show.

  11. P.... C....

    today is bithday of mr Byne ! Ha ppi Birthday !!!

  12. m.... ....

    All of the new songs are great, but THIS is That.

  13. S.... K....

    This is when I listen to this on the radio last month. I was sooo drunk and high ,it took me to a better place,almost a shroom experience. Listening to it right now sober was so different. ..but still pretty good.

  14. R.... L....

    Great Sound,......

  15. G.... S....

    the chad David Byrne, literally releases his new album entirely on YouTube

  16. M.... N....

    here from Vinesauce stream

  17. R.... &....

    And that's when I sing this song...

  18. R.... O....

    When I first heard this on the radio I was absolutely enamored by how modern the production was, lo and behold fucking OPN cowrote this hooker. Greatness shines through wherever it appears.

  19. L.... Z....

    Some letdown bullshit here.

  20. D.... M....

    This is that which takes me home :) Thank you.

  21. K.... ....

    An amazing song. The simplicity hides the depth of it. It's been too long David. Thanks for doing this.

  22. 1.... a....

    See you soon David in Oxford england

  23. G.... M....

    Sweetwaters Festival, New Zealand, 1981. You sir, are a legend!

  24. o.... ....

    This sounds a little like the new Depeche Mode album, only much better :)

  25. m.... l....

    OHH YEAH!!

  26. D.... ....

    This is now...when..

  27. G.... G....

    Is Bowie back?

    G.... G....

    no its a imatation of life

  28. M.... K....

    So excited to see this in August!!!

  29. Y.... ....

    That's when I type in a text box. That's when I click thumbs up. That's when I use my cash card. That's when I surrender to the groove.

  30. S.... A....

    Paris is waiting for the future show!!!

  31. D.... 7....

    Kinda like Nick Cave cross with David Bowie.

    D.... 7....

    Interesting kinda, that one. An Aussie, A Pom and a Scot. Could be.

  32. F.... Y....

    and this one of your most beautiful songs David ! So many merci

  33. A.... H....

    Oh damn. I get some Eno vibes from this, like "Another Green World" era mixed with eastern influences.

  34. R.... S....

    Vary spacey and psychedelic. Love it.

  35. S.... V....

    Byrne is a trip like Robert Fripp, yet somehow their music connects us with the sublime, and as we age our perspective changes and I'm glad to see the maturity and depth of David's music, where before I had never really took him seriously..

  36. M.... E....

    Big disappointment after getting all excited by Everyone's Coming to My House, which I thought was really terrific. This is pretty weak Byrne

    M.... E....

    Well thank you for your opinion, Mr Anonymous fucking nobody. 😂😂😂

    M.... E....

    I take it you disagree with me. I appreciate your opinion as well. Thanks.

    M.... E....

    It is just my opinion guys. I have been a Talking Heads fan since before you were probably born. I consider Byrne one of the best living artists. He has always been experimental. Not every experiment works. For me this is just a direction that I am not too fond of. In fact, there are several songs on this disc that I would not care about ever hearing again. I love Everybody's coming to my house at least.

  37. e.... ....

    I call this the Nina Hagen sucking sailor song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-YzdvmD2aQ

  38. e.... ....

    Sux shit just like that paw fucker St. Vincent and her FATALE fucking Laurie Anderson/NIna Hagen soul sucking garbage avant guard as bullshit.

    e.... ....

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jShLbPCGCSk

  39. e.... ....

    NOt recommended for immature audiences.

  40. s.... ....

    This is how... Thanks Mr. Byrne.

  41. R.... ....

    Genious.

  42. C.... P....

    Too much beauty.

  43. P.... N....

    Was into Talking Heads as a teenager, David always comes up with something unexpected which is why he is so interesting

  44. j.... p....

    lord Jesus I accidentally heard this on tidal.

    who invested in this song? his vocals are fuckin horrible.

    literally looked up this song to express to y'all my utter disdain

    j.... p....

    Well dude, the artist himself has said he isn't a good singer, but his super distinctive style has grown on millions of people since the 70's. Not to mention his musical and lyrical creativity. Maybe its just not for you and I think we're all okay with that.

    j.... p....

    Chris Nordmann
    no I'm not fine with that because I wanted to like it but he didn't give me a choice.

    I was wondering if it was more about lyrics with this guy actually.

    j.... p....

    jeff patton grow some pubes and give it a re-listen child

    j.... p....

    I'd rather hear someone with a good voice sing poorly (think Cash, Dylan, Byrne, Baez) than someone with a bad voice sing well (Plant, Bon Jovi, any number of pop stars, etc.)

    j.... p....

    jeff patton Even with some of his songs that might be considered absolute shit, something about his distinctive voice still keeps me listening.

  45. P.... J....

    phénomène du psychédélique aventurier de la song british toujours à l'aurore d'un son géant et génial ok !

  46. M.... J....

    When song comes on when I hear them say
    Everything stops, everything change
    There's nothing special now it's nothing profound
    But something about the way you sound
    When the melody ends and the rhythm kicks in
    It knows where I'm at and it knows where I've been

    Well that's when I call you up
    That's when my river overflows
    That's when I use my cash card
    That's when I think of who you are

    That's when there's a knock at the door
    And that's what we're doing it for
    Well that's when i've got you're message
    That's when I sing a song
    Now that's when he says it's over
    That's when my life is in your hands

    Now that's when I call you up
    That's when my river overflows
    That's when I use my cash card
    That's when I think of who you are

    This is when
    This is now
    This is that
    This is how
    This is what
    This is then
    This is where
    (This is when)

    M.... J....

    thanks...you know. My heart.

  47. K.... H....

    Byrne is in the form of his life.

  48. J.... C....

    March 6 Buffalo, NY front row! Can't wait...bucket list item...checked off!

  49. U.... P....

    ...en 29 días nos encontraremos con esta fabulosa cabeza! Byrne en Argentina!

  50. G.... P....

    David Your soul is beautiful. <3

  51. K.... G....

    Thank You!!

  52. B.... B....

    He could have made millions reforming Talking Heads and playing to boomers who wave their hands and sing along in arenas to all the hits. My idea of hell. David Byrne is a true artist.

    B.... B....

    @J Cole Maybe it's because the musician is GRATEFUL, Bud.

    B.... B....

    @J Cole ..and then you call their professional output "shit". You are in hell, aren't you?

    B.... B....

    @Peter Kroll Where does Beethoven or Chopin fit in with that idea? You may be a meathead.

    B.... B....

    @First Name Last Name Or someone who is grateful people paid for an earlier song. Jeez, you people are such cucksockers.

    B.... B....

    @Evan Hodge Explain. What did I say about Beethoven? Chopin?

  53. E.... L....

    I managed to get tickets for the second night in Hammersmith in June. Greetings from Ireland💚

  54. e.... ....

    Ears happy. Ears very happy.

  55. :.... 7....

    Excited with anticipation.. eagerly awaiting 👍☺💞

  56. C.... P....

    Always making the Great Music! Génio!

  57. D.... S....

    Yes!! Thankful to hear this

  58. J.... M....

    Brilliant✨

  59. S.... W....

    This is good!!!

  60. N.... D....

    Congratulations from Italy. You are much more than a musician. I love your ART !!!

  61. S.... ....

    Kirin J Calamari vibe

  62. Q.... &....

    2 songs out and 2 winners. I'm getting hyped for the whole album for sure :)

  63. r.... ....

    Great song, it's kind of trippy. Can't wait for the show in March

    r.... ....

    I missed his show last time he came around my parts (10+ years) and really regretted it. I have tickets this time and I'm very excited.

    r.... ....

    that's awesome!! It's the first time I go to one of his shows so I'm excited too, seems like it's going to be an epic tour

  64. R.... M....

    This is killer!

  65. L.... C....

    ...and look where my hand was.

  66. V.... C....

    Good thing you have a new song. My copy of Everybody's in my House was begining to crackle...

  67. S.... L....

    Aging gracefully.  Thank you, Sir!

  68. S.... V....

    David Byrne is a legend! Can't wait for this full album and to see him on his tour. Grew up on the Talking Heads and honestly no one matches him.

  69. D.... N....

    *OH MY GOD - A NEW DAVID BYRNE SONG. THIS IS THE BEST SONG SINCE...THE LAST ONE. I CLAPPED WHEN I HEARD DAVID SINGING - I KNOW WHAT HE SOUNDS LIKE!*

    D.... N....

    Debonaire Nerd I HEARD HIS VOICE AND I CLAPPED

    D.... N....

    Talking Heads - I know that that is! And I wasn't even born then. I don't even know what that means.

    D.... N....

    *I T B R O K E N E W G R O U N D*

  70. J.... K....

    I sense an Eastern influence in this song. Love it!

    J.... K....

    agreed Kevin, nice vibe

  71. F.... F....

    Afortunadamente lo podré disfrutar en vivo en URUGUAY en un mes !! Maestro tOTAL

    F.... F....

    Alli estaremos!!!

  72. E.... N....

    Once in a Chrome Country

  73. G.... I....

    David the greatest 😍

  74. x.... ....

    Sounds interesting.
    I'm excited for the record.

  75. G.... ....

    Very calming

    G.... ....

    don't fuckle with schuckle!

    G.... ....

    man i dont even like pokemon that much i just love shuckle

  76. N.... ....

    This is amazing! I like it even more than Everybody's coming to my house!

  77. W.... S....

    Stunning work. Can’t wait to see him in Toronto in August!

  78. L.... C....

    This is Great!

    L.... C....

    It's gonna be great, it's gonna be great.

  79. T.... C....

    Excited for the album!!!

  80. s.... ....

    Feel the Byrne in February!