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Motörhead

Talking Head

Release date: 27th October 1979

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About This Track

"Talking Head" is a track by Motörhead, from the album Bomber, released 27th October 1979. Full lyrics are available below.

About the Artist

Motörhead

Motörhead

Lyrics

Talking Head

[Intro]

Don't touch that dial

[Verse 1]

Television screen

Your face turning green

Don't listen to the news

They don't know what you hear

They never make it clear

They like it if you stay confused

[Chorus 1]

Propaganda time, the official line

You're hungry, you get fed

Everlasting smile

You must admire their style

But they're just a talking head

[Verse 2]

Television voice

Don't give you any choice

You only hear the man

Don't take them in

You don't know where they been

Cause it's a complex plan

[Chorus 2]

They keep you nice and quiet

Even control your diet

You're hungry, you get fed

Teach you to be meek

Till all you are is weak

Till you're just a talking head

[Guitar Solo]

[Verse 3]

Television scream

This ought to be a dream

Remember what I say

Don't be hypnotised by sugarcoated lies

Don't switch it on today

[Chorus 3]

It's the way things are

From that pickle jar

You're hungry, you get fed

But if you play the game

You become the same

Another talking head

[Bass Solo]

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Track details

From Bomber

1979
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Album
Bomber
Bomber
Motörhead
Release year
1979
  1. —Sharpshooter
  2. —Step Down
  3. —Over the Top
  4. —Talking Head
  5. —Stone Dead Forever (Live)
  6. —Stone Dead Forever
  7. —Dead Men Tell No Tales
  8. —All the Aces
  9. —Lawman
  10. —Poison
  11. —Sweet Revenge

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