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David Byrne – Things to Do (I've Tried) (1985) | Track profile | Dork

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David Byrne
Music for The Knee Plays
Things to Do (I've Tried)

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Things to Do (I've Tried)

Release date: 30th April 1985

From Music for The Knee PlaysTrack 93:28

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"Things to Do (I've Tried)" is a track by David Byrne, from the album Music for The Knee Plays, released 30th April 1985. The track is 3:28 long. It's filed under Alternative. Full lyrics are available below. Dork has published 15 articles about David Byrne.

About the Artist

David Byrne

David Byrne

Lyrics

Things to Do (I've Tried)

Number 1 Try to (walking quickly) be
Number 2 Count to ten, smile, count to ten
Number 3 Big Shoes
Number 4 Watching big shoes
Number 5 Buying things and spending money
Number 6 Counting things
Number 7 Inventing facial expressions
Number 8 Parking
Number 9 Fixing things
Number 10 Writing letters
Number 11 Studying maps, inventing street names
Number 12 Scraping the garden
Number 13 Putting the garden in the house
Number 14 Pointy things
Number 15 Bumpy things
Number 16 Broken things
Number 17 Finding the bank
Number 18 Finding the window
Number 19 Writing a book
Number 20 Finding the book
Number 21 Little houses
Number 22 Counting the houses
Number 23 Drinking things
Number 24 Watching other things
Number 25 Putting houses next to bumpy things
Number 26 Shaking things next to other things

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Track details

From Music for The Knee Plays

3:281985

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Album

Music for The Knee Plays

Track number

9

Release year

1985

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The new album is out now.

Nov 18, 2025 • 3:59 PM

Latitude Festival has unveiled its 20th edition lineup featuring David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi and more

Latitude Festival has unveiled its 20th edition lineup featuring David Byrne, Lewis Capaldi and more

General ticket sales for the event commence on Wednesday through Ticketmaster.

Nov 3, 2025 • 11:08 AM

David Byrne, The Last Dinner Party, Danny Brown and 5 Seconds of Summer cover the new issue of Dork

David Byrne, The Last Dinner Party, Danny Brown and 5 Seconds of Summer cover the new issue of Dork

Plus Luvcat! Sigrid! Militarie Gun! bar italia! Del Water Gap! Loads more!

Oct 17, 2025 • 3:00 PM

David Byrne has shared 'What Is the Reason for It?' featuring Hayley Williams, from his new album 'Who Is the Sky?'

David Byrne has shared 'What Is the Reason for It?' featuring Hayley Williams, from his new album 'Who Is the Sky?'

World tour features orchestral arrangements, AI-animated visuals, and multiple-night theater residencies.

Sep 3, 2025 • 1:40 PM

David Byrne has shared his track 'The Avant Garde' from upcoming new album 'Who Is the Sky?

David Byrne has shared his track 'The Avant Garde' from upcoming new album 'Who Is the Sky?

Album features arrangements by Ghost Train Orchestra and guests from Paramore, St. Vincent.

Aug 14, 2025 • 8:27 AM

David Byrne has shared a new single, 'She Explains Things to Me'

David Byrne has shared a new single, 'She Explains Things to Me'

David Byrne releases new single inspired by Rebecca Solnit's book.

Jul 17, 2025 • 8:11 AM

David Byrne has announced his new album 'Who Is the Sky?', featuring St. Vincent, Hayley Williams and more

David Byrne has announced his new album 'Who Is the Sky?', featuring St. Vincent, Hayley Williams and more

David Byrne has also confirmed a worldwide tour.

Jun 10, 2025 • 11:01 AM

David Byrne and Robyn perform surprise duet at SNL 50th anniversary concert

David Byrne and Robyn perform surprise duet at SNL 50th anniversary concert

Byrne joined Robyn for a surprise performance of 'Dancing On My Own' and a Talking Heads classic at SNL's anniversary concert.

Feb 15, 2025 • 5:43 PM

Mitski and David Byrne join forces on new track 'This Is A Life'

Mitski and David Byrne join forces on new track 'This Is A Life'

The new track is taken from the soundtrack to the film 'Everything Everywhere All At Once'.

Mar 8, 2022 • 5:56 PM

Mitski, David Byrne and André 3000's flute all feature on the soundtrack to Everything Everywhere All At Once

Mitski, David Byrne and André 3000's flute all feature on the soundtrack to Everything Everywhere All At Once

The sci-fi action film by Daniel Kwan and Daniel Scheinert is set to release in the US on 25th March, with a soundtrack scored by Son Lux due on 8th April.

Feb 24, 2022 • 1:06 PM

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5(The Gift of Sound) Where the Sun Never Goes Down

6Theadora Is Dozing

8I Bid You Goodnight

9Things to Do (I've Tried)

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12In the Future

13Tree (Reprise)

14I've Tried (Things to Do)

15Tic Toc 2 (In the Future)

20Super Natural