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Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Talking Heads
Performer
Chris Frantz
Drums
David Byrne
Guitar
Jerry Harrison
Keyboards
Tina Weymouth
Bass Guitar
Tommy Camfield
Fiddle
Tommy Morrell
Pedal Steel Guitar
Paulinho Da Costa
Percussion
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Chris Frantz
Songwriter
David Byrne
Songwriter
Tina Weymouth
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Talking Heads
Producer
Chris Frantz
Producer
David Byrne
Producer
Jerry Harrison
Producer
Tina Weymouth
Producer
Robin Laine
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Tom Nist
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Charlie Brocco
Assistant Mixing Engineer
Kathy Botich
Assistant Engineer
Melanie West
Assistant Engineer
NICK DELRE
Assistant Engineer
Eric 'ET' Thorngren
Mixing Engineer
Bob Ludwig
Mastering Engineer
Jack Skinner
Mastering Engineer
Michael McClain
Engineer
Lee Herschberg
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
In 1950 when I was born
Papa couldn't afford to buy us much
He said be proud of what you are
There's something special 'bout people like us
People like us
(Who will answer the telephone)
People like us
(Growing as big as a house)
People like us
(Gonna make it because)
We don't want freedom
We don't want justice
We just want someone to love
Someone to love
I was called upon in the 3rd grade class
I gave my answer and it caused a fuss
I'm not the same as ev'ryone else
And times were hard for people like us
People like us
(Who will answer the telephone)
People like us
(Growing as big as a house)
People like us
(Gonna make it because)
We don't want freedom
We don't want justice
We just want someone to love
Someone to love
What good is freedom?
God laughs at people like us
I see it coming
Like a light coming down from above
The clouds roll by and the moon comes up
How long must we live in the heat of the sun
Millions of people are waitin' on love
And this is a song about people like us
People like us
(Who will answer the telephone)
People like us
(Growing big as a house)
People like us
(Gonna make it because)
We don't want freedom
We don't want justice
We just want someone to love
Someone to love
Someone to love
Someone to love
Writer(s): Glen Ballard, Curtis Stigers
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