"According to David Byrne’s own words, this song is about how we, as people, tend to “operate half-awake or on autopilot”. Or perhaps a better way of explaining that statement is that we do not actually know why we engage in certain actions which come define our lives. Thus even though an individual may fulfill certain aspirations, such as acquiring “a large automobile”, “beautiful house” and a “beautiful wife”, at the end of the day he may find himself questioning how in fact did he reach such a destination.

This is the lead single from Talking Heads’ fourth album, “Remain in Light”."

Same as it ever was...
https://youtu.be/5IsSpAOD6K8