Shawn Colvin — This Must Be the Place
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Home
It's where I want to be
Pick me up and turn me round
I come home
Born with a weak heart
I guess I must be having fun
But the less we say about it the better
Let's make it up as we go along
Feet on the ground
Head in the clouds
I'm okay, I know nothing's wrong
Hi ho
Got plenty of time
Mm, yeah
Hi ho
You got light in your eyes
And you're standing here beside me
I love the passing of time
Never for money
Always for love
Cover up and say good night
Say good night
Home
That's where I want to be
But I guess I'm already there
I come home
You lifted up your wings
I guess this must be the place
Because I can't tell one from another
Did I find you or you find me?
There was a time before we were born
If someone asks this is where I'll be
Hi ho
We drift in and out
Mm, yeah
Hi ho
Sing into my mouth
And out of all those kinds of people
You got a face with a view
And I am just an animal looking for a home
To share the same space for a minute or two
Will you love me until my heart stops?
Will you love me until I'm dead?
You got eyes that'll light up
Eyes that look through
Cover up the blank spot
Hit me on the head
Say good night
Say good night
Say good night
It's where I want to be
Pick me up and turn me round
I come home
Born with a weak heart
I guess I must be having fun
But the less we say about it the better
Let's make it up as we go along
Feet on the ground
Head in the clouds
I'm okay, I know nothing's wrong
Hi ho
Got plenty of time
Mm, yeah
Hi ho
You got light in your eyes
And you're standing here beside me
I love the passing of time
Never for money
Always for love
Cover up and say good night
Say good night
Home
That's where I want to be
But I guess I'm already there
I come home
You lifted up your wings
I guess this must be the place
Because I can't tell one from another
Did I find you or you find me?
There was a time before we were born
If someone asks this is where I'll be
Hi ho
We drift in and out
Mm, yeah
Hi ho
Sing into my mouth
And out of all those kinds of people
You got a face with a view
And I am just an animal looking for a home
To share the same space for a minute or two
Will you love me until my heart stops?
Will you love me until I'm dead?
You got eyes that'll light up
Eyes that look through
Cover up the blank spot
Hit me on the head
Say good night
Say good night
Say good night
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I love this version.
jwynn80 wrote:
Sweet
What a gorgeous song. Never realized how beautiful this was until hearing Shawn's version. Bravo.
Sweet
andredise wrote:
!!!
To me that is a marvellous and beautiful cover!
!!!
She does a beautiful version of this song, as you can tell here. I like the version on her Cover Girl album even better.
And thanks to all you who posted about the lyrics, I read them for the first time and love the song even more.
And thanks to all you who posted about the lyrics, I read them for the first time and love the song even more.
pixeldude1 wrote:
Reads like a Trump tweet.
Must not be the place then?
Reads like a Trump tweet.
Must not be the place then?
Beautiful voice. Sounds like Antje Duvakot to me.
You music critics out there in RP land…
You know that writers and musicians don’t give a hoot about what you think.
Covers? Really?
If you were a musician, you would know that it is the most sincere form of musical flattery.
Plus, and here’s the real kicker.
Covers, especially if they’re popular, pump up the “royalties volume” for the writer.
So get over it. David Byrne loves this cover.
I’m certain of this fact.
You know that writers and musicians don’t give a hoot about what you think.
Covers? Really?
If you were a musician, you would know that it is the most sincere form of musical flattery.
Plus, and here’s the real kicker.
Covers, especially if they’re popular, pump up the “royalties volume” for the writer.
So get over it. David Byrne loves this cover.
I’m certain of this fact.
What a gorgeous song. Never realized how beautiful this was until hearing Shawn's version. Bravo.
To me that is a marvellous and beautiful cover!
Stop the covers!!
excellent Talking Heads cover, those boys could write! Shawn does a great interpretation, truly makes it her own
This is a Naive Melody.
chinaski wrote:
Because our friend, this has touched your soul...
Why are my eyes watering up?
Because our friend, this has touched your soul...
I used to love Shawn Colvin and sooo many female vocalists .. but then I "got over" them and some of their sad-girl songs were like nails on a chalkboard ..
But hearing this song right now was just a breath of fresh air. Just beautiful.
But hearing this song right now was just a breath of fresh air. Just beautiful.
Jelani wrote:
Quite agree. Love Shawn. Seen her a couple of times in London. Excellent live.
Beautiful version of this song. Invokes the emotions where the original doesn't.
Quite agree. Love Shawn. Seen her a couple of times in London. Excellent live.
Why are my eyes watering up?
I used to love girly folk singers and loved her. My tastes have changed but this was a nice nostalgic listen. I saw her perform for free at a record store in Chicago in ... maybe 1992 or 1993?
For me, a cover has to bring something new and fresh to the table. I never really “heard” the love in the original TH version. Kudos for this!! Me likey!!
pixeldude1 wrote:
No it doesn't.
Reads like a Trump tweet.
No it doesn't.
Reads like a Trump tweet.
Laptopdog wrote:
On 1/29/24, yes! Revolution, David Byrne.
I sure hope this means the next song will be Talking Heads. 
On 1/29/24, yes! Revolution, David Byrne.
Very tied of Shawn Colvin's covers. I've seen her live, in London in 2006 or so. She's really very good. But really, enough.
For me, the definitive version of Shawn's superb cover of this track is on her LP 'Cover Girl'.
Beautiful version of this song. Invokes the emotions where the original doesn't.
"Will you love me until my heart stops?" What a great lyric. Never even noticed that line until now.
Like KD Lang's cover of "After The Goldrush", this is a masterly version of the Talking Heads original. A 9 from me.
justin4kick wrote:
To the ground
Byrne it down!
To the ground
jarcampbell wrote:
This is very true.
Talking Head's version of this song is one of my very favorites. It gives me goose bumps and tears every time. But, I have to be careful not to listen to it too often, as I don't want it to lose its specialness.
This and over covers are a wonderful tribute, but again, too much is not good with this song.
This and over covers are a wonderful tribute, but again, too much is not good with this song.
This is very true.
Talking Head's version of this song is one of my very favorites. It gives me goose bumps and tears every time. But, I have to be careful not to listen to it too often, as I don't want it to lose its specialness.
This and over covers are a wonderful tribute, but again, too much is not good with this song.
This and over covers are a wonderful tribute, but again, too much is not good with this song.
cyoungdelmar wrote:
Reads like a Trump tweet.
Over your head
Elvis78 wrote:
Elvis78 wrote:
BOOOORING AND SO BAD!!!
WTF IS THIS?!
WTF IS THIS?!
Reads like a Trump tweet.
Over your head
Elvis78 wrote:
Elvis78 wrote:
BOOOORING AND SO BAD!!!
WTF IS THIS?!
WTF IS THIS?!
BenHM3 wrote:
You're right. Often covers have you actually checking out the lyrics.
This one works for me!
I never knew this was a love song until I heard this version. Now I enjoy the Head’s version entirely differently.
You're right. Often covers have you actually checking out the lyrics.
This one works for me!
kind of glad she drew out the lullaby in the song. Kind of hard to notice this is actually a lullaby when DB does it at 80 bpm. Not surprising I guess, but we love him anyway.
I wrote this a few moments ago about k.d. lang's cover of Neil Young's After the Gold Rush.
One of the greatest things about hearing a great cover like this, is that it isolates the songwriting from the original performance.
In other words, it is a nod to the songwriter.
It's true here too. A great performance of a great song.
One of the greatest things about hearing a great cover like this, is that it isolates the songwriting from the original performance.
In other words, it is a nod to the songwriter.
It's true here too. A great performance of a great song.
Beautiful version and interpretation, and like others, I listen to TH version differently.
I sure hope this means the next song will be Talking Heads.
Byrne it down!
Great song / Tasty interpretation 
And out of all those kinds of people
You got a face with a view
You got a face with a view
I never knew this was a love song until I heard this version. Now I enjoy the Head’s version entirely differently.
I get it. Far different from the original. But lighten up folks. A great song transcends no matter what the melody. I love others interpretations of classics.
There may be better versions of this song, but that voice grabs me and makes me listen.
This is a very poignant song, a quality which I think gets overshadowed by the music in the original.
This is one sloooooowwww song.
Typesbad wrote:
Well, she can keep it.
Beautiful. Shawn has made this song her own.
Well, she can keep it.
Beautiful. Shawn has made this song her own.
I'm not usually a fan of covers but this is nice. Gives the song an even greater sense of yearning than the original.
I just bumped this to a 10. Every artist takes the supplies (paint, lyrics, fiber) and crafts their own work of art.
And you know David B isn't complaining about the residuals.
And you know David B isn't complaining about the residuals.
Couldn't 'a'' said it better myself. Thanks, HighLow...
Highlowsel wrote:
Highlowsel wrote:
Oh now come on you guys slamming this one.
I'll be the first to admit her rendition is probably not what David Byrne originally intended of the song. But that's the thing about music. It can be twisted around, given a slant the originator may have never, ever, intended. Think Hendrix and Dylan's All Along the Watch Tower.
I know, I know...gag me with a spoon, then smack me with it (heh), regarding the relevance of my example....but really...is it all that bad, Ms Colvin's rendition? Listen to her voice. It ain't bad...even if Sir David of the Byrne tribe might be squirming juuuust a bit in "this isn't exactly what I meant" twitchiness.
Art...it's all in the eye, the voice and the ear, of the beholder ain't it?
Just sayin' is all.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
I'll be the first to admit her rendition is probably not what David Byrne originally intended of the song. But that's the thing about music. It can be twisted around, given a slant the originator may have never, ever, intended. Think Hendrix and Dylan's All Along the Watch Tower.
I know, I know...gag me with a spoon, then smack me with it (heh), regarding the relevance of my example....but really...is it all that bad, Ms Colvin's rendition? Listen to her voice. It ain't bad...even if Sir David of the Byrne tribe might be squirming juuuust a bit in "this isn't exactly what I meant" twitchiness.
Art...it's all in the eye, the voice and the ear, of the beholder ain't it?
Just sayin' is all.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
Mita wrote:
You must be new. Bill (the station's DJ) likes covers. Especially seems like he digs ones like this that go to such lengths to rearrange the song.
No covers, Radio Paradise!
You must be new. Bill (the station's DJ) likes covers. Especially seems like he digs ones like this that go to such lengths to rearrange the song.
Beautiful, sweet interpretation of an amazing song! Seems to mean more and more, over the years.
Yawn.
BOOOORING AND SO BAD!!!
WTF IS THIS?!
WTF IS THIS?!
Cheese does the best version of this Heads son, IMHO.
Quite possibly the worst cover ever, especially considering Ms. Colvin is an adequate musician.
Mita wrote:
at least its not a nirvana cover *sigh*
No covers, Radio Paradise!
at least its not a nirvana cover *sigh*
No covers, Radio Paradise!
dwhayslett wrote:
I guess "just sayin'" as opposed to "lecturing" or "pontificating". Maybe not...
Highlowsel wrote:
As opposed to what?
Just sayin' is all.
As opposed to what?
I guess "just sayin'" as opposed to "lecturing" or "pontificating". Maybe not...
Highlowsel wrote:
Well, yes. The "guys slamming this one" hear things differently than you, it seems.
As opposed to what?
Oh now come on you guys slamming this one.
...
Art...it's all in the eye, the voice and the ear, of the beholder ain't it?
...
Art...it's all in the eye, the voice and the ear, of the beholder ain't it?
Well, yes. The "guys slamming this one" hear things differently than you, it seems.
Just sayin' is all.
As opposed to what?
I'm usually not a big fan of cover versions but I do admire her treatment of this one.
Oh now come on you guys slamming this one.
I'll be the first to admit her rendition is probably not what David Byrne originally intended of the song. But that's the thing about music. It can be twisted around, given a slant the originator may have never, ever, intended. Think Hendrix and Dylan's All Along the Watch Tower.
I know, I know...gag me with a spoon, then smack me with it (heh), regarding the relevance of my example....but really...is it all that bad, Ms Colvin's rendition? Listen to her voice. It ain't bad...even if Sir David of the Byrne tribe might be squirming juuuust a bit in "this isn't exactly what I meant" twitchiness.
Art...it's all in the eye, the voice and the ear, of the beholder ain't it?
Just sayin' is all.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
I'll be the first to admit her rendition is probably not what David Byrne originally intended of the song. But that's the thing about music. It can be twisted around, given a slant the originator may have never, ever, intended. Think Hendrix and Dylan's All Along the Watch Tower.
I know, I know...gag me with a spoon, then smack me with it (heh), regarding the relevance of my example....but really...is it all that bad, Ms Colvin's rendition? Listen to her voice. It ain't bad...even if Sir David of the Byrne tribe might be squirming juuuust a bit in "this isn't exactly what I meant" twitchiness.
Art...it's all in the eye, the voice and the ear, of the beholder ain't it?
Just sayin' is all.
Highlow
American Net'Zen
She should be tarred and feathered for the crime she comitted with this dreadful dreadful cover version of a perfectly good song!
thewiseking wrote:
ha!
Can't stand this sort of thing. Strictly for the Starbucks franchise near you.
ha!Can't stand this sort of thing. Strictly for the Starbucks franchise near you.
Test
Beautiful
Grammarcop wrote:
That's another great version- Sam Beam and Ben Bridwell.
Sing into my mouth?
That's another great version- Sam Beam and Ben Bridwell.
Sing into my mouth?
Both versions great - and original always gets special acknowledgement. But her version is perfect, beautiful.
Dreadful version of a Talking Heads classic.
Her "Cover Girl" album version is better
Take out the rythm of any Talking Heads song and you take out the heart.
love, warmth, safety. We all need them
I hate the cover less than the original.
I just love this song. Interesting cover.
String Cheese does a great version of this.
*NICE* cover :) (dont' get me wrong, like the original much more... but this.. very nice departure) :)
Typesbad wrote:
I agree. I saw her in Nashville a few months ago... great show. Emmy Lou Harris showing up in the second set was a nice surprise too :)
I love the original, particularly the live version on Stop Making sense. But I think the emotion of this version is much more in line with the actual lyrics.
I agree. I saw her in Nashville a few months ago... great show. Emmy Lou Harris showing up in the second set was a nice surprise too :)
nice
I could listen to her vocals all day
I love the original, particularly the live version on Stop Making sense. But I think the emotion of this version is much more in line with the actual lyrics.
Nice. I'm noticing lyrics that I never picked up on in the original — even though I've heard the Talking Head's version a million times.
Oh. My. God.
Life ... Love ... Joy ... Grief ... her voice ...
thewiseking wrote:
Sorry, can't agree. To me it's a rare instance of a cover neither surpassing nor ceding to the original.
The original is truly great, by the way.
Oh no, she's giving my Talking Heads the Cowboy Junkies treatment. The Great Ennui strikes again suckin all the life out of something great
Sorry, can't agree. To me it's a rare instance of a cover neither surpassing nor ceding to the original.
The original is truly great, by the way.
I agree with those that feel this gets to a different essence of the song. I love it when a cover does this for a song. The new interpretation is great. Good art should inspire this. Talking Heads did so much passionate song crafting in their very special way.
WonderLizard wrote:
I wish I'd had this insight when my firstborn was married. Today she has a great guy, two adorable children, and a life she never thought she'd have.
This song reminds me of many great memories listening to and watching the Talking Heads over the years.
And congratulations to the two of you. I have a ways to go before I can repeat those sentiments for my 3 year old.
I wish I'd had this insight when my firstborn was married. Today she has a great guy, two adorable children, and a life she never thought she'd have.
This song reminds me of many great memories listening to and watching the Talking Heads over the years.
And congratulations to the two of you. I have a ways to go before I can repeat those sentiments for my 3 year old.
paraclete wrote:
I don't know if it is gauche to comment on your own comment. But as I sit here with tears in my eyes, this old man reflecting on my first born 's wedding day, I feel that I must respond to those who feel that covers are always lesser than . . . simply not true.
I wish I'd had this insight when my firstborn was married. Today she has a great guy, two adorable children, and a life she never thought she'd have.
I don't know if it is gauche to comment on your own comment. But as I sit here with tears in my eyes, this old man reflecting on my first born 's wedding day, I feel that I must respond to those who feel that covers are always lesser than . . . simply not true.
I wish I'd had this insight when my firstborn was married. Today she has a great guy, two adorable children, and a life she never thought she'd have.
whaze wrote:
Want some salt with that? Great THeads song and a lovely rendition.
I'd rather chew on a jumbo roll of tin foil than ever hear that again!
Want some salt with that? Great THeads song and a lovely rendition.
I'd rather chew on a jumbo roll of tin foil than ever hear that again!
Oh no, she's giving my Talking Heads the Cowboy Junkies treatment. The Great Ennui strikes again suckin all the life out of something great
suesblues wrote:
Wait a second: a non-cover that covers and a cover that uncovers? Works for me.
I think this is a beautiful cover, she's actually singing the words, and it feels straight from the heart, about someone looking for home. That doesn't come through in TH version............they are too busy being funky, perhaps covering their feelings. I love how this cover actually uncovers the feelings inherent in this song.
Wait a second: a non-cover that covers and a cover that uncovers? Works for me.
suesblues wrote:
Somehow my thoughts were snatched from my head and wound up on the other side of the world. Before I had them.
I think this is a beautiful cover, she's actually singing the words, and it feels straight from the heart, about someone looking for home. That doesn't come through in TH version............they are too busy being funky, perhaps covering their feelings. I love how this cover actually uncovers the feelings inherent in this song.
Somehow my thoughts were snatched from my head and wound up on the other side of the world. Before I had them.
This is putting me to sleeeeeeeep.......
HoneyBearKelly wrote:
Wow, that is so much hate for a simple song.
I hate this cover with the heat of a thousand suns.
Wow, that is so much hate for a simple song.
Dear God! Please make it stop..
leechi wrote:
I love a good cover. This song, however, does not qualify.
rpeeps. displeased with cover versions since the beginning of music.
I love a good cover. This song, however, does not qualify.
There oughta be a law......
Wow... Cool version!
Jakamo wrote:
Well said. As suesblues noted, Colvin's version pushes forward the longing for a home. One of my fave TH songs.
"This Must Be The Place" is one of many favorite Talking Heads songs. (it also has a great video)
A definition of a good cover version is when the new version makes you hear new qualities in the song. Shawn's version slowed down a bit, makes the words stand out and gives a slightly different perspective on the tune.
Love it!
A definition of a good cover version is when the new version makes you hear new qualities in the song. Shawn's version slowed down a bit, makes the words stand out and gives a slightly different perspective on the tune.
Love it!
Well said. As suesblues noted, Colvin's version pushes forward the longing for a home. One of my fave TH songs.
I think this is a beautiful cover, she's actually singing the words, and it feels straight from the heart, about someone looking for home. That doesn't come through in TH version............they are too busy being funky, perhaps covering their feelings. I love how this cover actually uncovers the feelings inherent in this song.
Always glad to see the Most High Gods, David Byrne and the Talking Heads, honored by a cover of another successful artist. But I don't think Shawn adds anything to this song. Like others, I far prefer the original to this one.
leafmold wrote:
Nice performance, beautiful voice, but afraid I have to agree.
boring cover to a boring song
Nice performance, beautiful voice, but afraid I have to agree.
Kinda conflicted about this. It's both cool and blasphemous at the same time.
Love this great cover!
"This Must Be The Place" is one of many favorite Talking Heads songs. (it also has a great video)
A definition of a good cover version is when the new version makes you hear new qualities in the song. Shawn's version slowed down a bit, makes the words stand out and gives a slightly different perspective on the tune.
Love it!
A definition of a good cover version is when the new version makes you hear new qualities in the song. Shawn's version slowed down a bit, makes the words stand out and gives a slightly different perspective on the tune.
Love it!
boring cover to a boring song
just...no.
rpeeps. displeased with cover versions since the beginning of music.
One thing you will never, ever hear me say is that I like David Byrne's version better of anything, and I mean anything.
I guess Talking Heads will be next to compensate for this boring cover?
lemmoth wrote:
Yeah, this cover hit me that way too—and me really listen to the lyrics. I like Byrne a lot less these days than I used to, but Shawn Colvin made me appreciate David Byrne a whole lot more.
So by the beginning of line 2 I knew this was a cover of a tune I was pretty sure I liked but I still couldn't place it 'til I scrolled down the comments.
That - to me is the sign of a cool re-interpretation.
And for all the David Byrne haters on this forum, can you at least admit that the man can write some wonderful songs.
That - to me is the sign of a cool re-interpretation.
And for all the David Byrne haters on this forum, can you at least admit that the man can write some wonderful songs.
Yeah, this cover hit me that way too—and me really listen to the lyrics. I like Byrne a lot less these days than I used to, but Shawn Colvin made me appreciate David Byrne a whole lot more.
I love the TH version of this song. I am also passionate about covers. This song is completely uninteresting to me.
In this same vein, however, is Nina Gordon's cover of "Straight Outta Compton". That song never fails to make me smile. : )
In this same vein, however, is Nina Gordon's cover of "Straight Outta Compton". That song never fails to make me smile. : )
So by the beginning of line 2 I knew this was a cover of a tune I was pretty sure I liked but I still couldn't place it 'til I scrolled down the comments.
That - to me is the sign of a cool re-interpretation.
And for all the David Byrne haters on this forum, can you at least admit that the man can write some wonderful songs.
That - to me is the sign of a cool re-interpretation.
And for all the David Byrne haters on this forum, can you at least admit that the man can write some wonderful songs.
mvanderford60 wrote:
Passionless?!? Have you got corn in your ears?!
Dreadful. She murders one of my all-time favorites. Passionless drivel -ack.
Passionless?!? Have you got corn in your ears?!
I hate this cover with the heat of a thousand suns.
lexica wrote:
Totally agree if its done well like here. What a great tune.
I love a cover version that really reinterprets the song so I hear it differently than before. Very nice!
Totally agree if its done well like here. What a great tune.
I love a cover version that really reinterprets the song so I hear it differently than before. Very nice!
I love Shawn Colvin -
paraclete wrote:
I don't know if it is gauche to comment on your own comment. But as I sit here with tears in my eyes, this old man reflecting on my first born 's wedding day, I feel that I must respond to those who feel that covers are always lesser than . . . simply not true.
I used some of the words of this song as part of my blessing on the marriage of my daughter and her husband. They are making their home with one another. I cannot hear this version without wistful tears of joy welling up, missing my daughter, but rejoicing in her adventure.
Home is where I want to be
Pick me up and turn me round
I feel numb - born with a weak heart
I guess I must be having fun
The less we say about it the better
Make it up as we go along
Feet on the ground
Head in the sky
It's ok I know nothing's wrong . . nothing
Home is where I want to be
Pick me up and turn me round
I feel numb - born with a weak heart
I guess I must be having fun
The less we say about it the better
Make it up as we go along
Feet on the ground
Head in the sky
It's ok I know nothing's wrong . . nothing
Hi yo I got plenty of time
Hi yo you got light in your eyes
And you're standing here beside me
I love the passing of time
Never for money
Always for love
Cover up and say goodnight . . . say goodnight
Home - is where I want to be
But I guess I'm already there
I come home - she lifted up her wings
Guess that this must be the place
I can't tell one from another
Did I find you, or you find me?
There was a time Before we were born
If someone asks, this is where I'll be . . . where I'll be
I don't know if it is gauche to comment on your own comment. But as I sit here with tears in my eyes, this old man reflecting on my first born 's wedding day, I feel that I must respond to those who feel that covers are always lesser than . . . simply not true.
Gotta line up w/ the folks who find this version expansive. That is to say, I will now hear the original differently: not better; not worse. Different.