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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
David Byrne
David Byrne
Vocals
Kirsty MacColl
Kirsty MacColl
Background Vocals
Andy Gonzalez
Andy Gonzalez
Bass Guitar
Milton Cardona
Milton Cardona
Congas
Robbie Ameen
Robbie Ameen
Drums
Paquito Pastor
Paquito Pastor
Piano
Tom Malone
Tom Malone
Trombone
Angel Fernandez
Angel Fernandez
Trumpet
Piro Rodriquez
Piro Rodriquez
Trumpet
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
David Byrne
David Byrne
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
David Byrne
David Byrne
Producer
Steve Lillywhite
Steve Lillywhite
Producer

Lyrics

Combing the snakes in his head Reading a book in his bed Getting ready for the night to begin Waiting for daylight to end In this court of law This court of common pleas The crimes that you've committed You claim were only a dream Everyone has the same dreams On different days of the week We are the watchdogs of your mind We are the dream police The judge has closed his eyes The court begins to dream Of crimes that you committed While you were lyin' asleep Everyone has the same dreams On different days of the week We are the watchdogs of your mind We are the dream police Combing the snakes in his head Reading a book in his bed Getting ready for the night to begin Waiting for daylight to end Getting ready for the night to begin Waiting for daylight to end Waiting for daylight to end Waiting for daylight to end Waiting for daylight to-
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