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PERFORMING ARTISTS
Brian Eno
Brian Eno
Keyboards
Chris Frantz
Chris Frantz
Drums
David Byrne
David Byrne
Vocals
Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison
Keyboards
Tina Weymouth
Tina Weymouth
Bass Guitar
Nona Hendryx
Nona Hendryx
Background Vocals
Adrian Belew
Adrian Belew
Guitar
Jon Hassell
Jon Hassell
Trumpet
Jose Rossy
Jose Rossy
Percussion
Robert Palmer
Robert Palmer
Percussion
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Brian Eno
Brian Eno
Songwriter
David Byrne
David Byrne
Songwriter
Tina Weymouth
Tina Weymouth
Songwriter
Christopher Frantz
Christopher Frantz
Songwriter
Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Talking Heads
Talking Heads
Producer
Brian Eno
Brian Eno
Producer
Chris Frantz
Chris Frantz
Producer
David Byrne
David Byrne
Producer
Jerry Harrison
Jerry Harrison
Producer
Tina Weymouth
Tina Weymouth
Producer
Jack Nuber
Jack Nuber
Additional Engineer
Johnny Potoker
Johnny Potoker
Mixing Engineer
Kendal Stubbs
Kendal Stubbs
Additional Engineer
Rhett Davies
Rhett Davies
Additional Engineer
Stephen Stanley
Stephen Stanley
Additional Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Dave Jerden
Dave Jerden
Mixing Engineer
Greg Calbi
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
For a long time I felt without style and grace
Wearing shoes with no socks in cold weather
I knew my heart was in the right place
I knew I'd be able to do these things
As we watch him digging his own grave
It is important to know that was where he's at
He can't afford to stop, that is what he believe
He'll keep on digging for a thousand years
[Chorus]
I'm walking a line, I'm thinking about empty motion
I'm walking a line, just barely enough to be living
Get outta the way, no time to begin
This isn't the time, so nothing was done
Not talking about, not many at all
I'm turning around, no trouble at all
You notice there's nothing around you, around you
I'm walking a line, divide and dissolve
[Verse 2]
Never get to say much, never get to talk
Tell us a little bit, but not too much
Right about then, is where she give up
She has closed her eyes, she has give up hope
[Chorus]
I'm walking a line, I hate to be dreaming in motion
I'm walking a line, just barely enough to be living
Get outta the way, no time to begin
This isn't the time, so nothing was done
Not talking about, not many at all
I'm turning around, no trouble at all
I'm keeping my fingers behind me, 'hind me
I'm walking a line, divide and dissolve
[Chorus]
I'm walking a line, I'm visiting houses in motion
I'm walking a line, just barely enough to be living
Get outta the way, no time to begin
This isn't the time, so nothing was done
Not talking about, not many at all
I'm turning around, no trouble at all
Two different houses surround you, 'round you
I'm walking a line, divide and dissolve
Written by: Brian Eno, Chris Frantz, David Byrne, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth
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