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The official music video for "Once in a Lifetime" by Talking Heads, taken from the album Remain In Light on Warner Records. Uploaded by Talking Heads, the artist's official channel.

Dork has covered Talking Heads 11 times across news, features and reviews — full coverage below. Tagged on Dork's New York scene. The full lyrics and album page are linked above. If you like Talking Heads, scroll for similar artists below.

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Remain In Light

Once in a Lifetime

From the album Remain In Light

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St. Vincent and David Byrne swapped guest spots during their back-to-back closing sets at NOLA Jazz Fest
Talking Heads classics featured in surprise collaborations at Sunday's festival sets.
28 Apr 2026
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Talking Heads — Once in a Lifetime

You may find yourself

Living in a shotgun shack

You may find yourself

In another part of the world

You may find yourself

Behind the wheel of a large automobile

You may find yourself

In a beautiful house, with a beautiful wife

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Played live

“Once in a Lifetime” was last played on 4 February 1984 at Festival Farm, Pukekawa.

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