Big Blue Plymouth
David Byrne · Other Songs - David Byrne
Than the feeling that you get
When your eyes are wide open
There is nothing like the feeling
You can never forget
When your eyes are wide open
Daytime was a feeling
But it's not over yet
Are my eyes still open?
We come a long, long distance
And we're never goin' back
Got my eyes wide open
I got both doors open
I got both doors open
I got the back door open
I got the screen door open.
In another time
In another place
There's a train running through
Right through the middle of the house
Have I been dreaming or have I been sick?
Are my eyes wide open?
Do I do it like that or do I do it like this?
Are my eyes wide open?
Wearing' out the carpet doin' tricks with her hands
She's got her eyes wide open?
And think about this, well I already have
I got my eyes wide open
I got both doors open
I got both doors open
I got the back door open
I got the screen door open
Oh, I don't understand
Oh, it's not just a sound
I got to Big Blue Plymouth
It doesn't matter at all
See the little girl with the eyes
Rolled back in her head
She got a complication
But she knows it'll work out fine
Naked as a baby
Talking 'bout the feeling she gets
In another time
In another place
I got both doors open
I got both doors open
I got the back door open
I got the screen door open
Oh, I don't understand
Oh, it's not just a sound
Oh, I don't understand
It doesn't matter at all
Big Blue Plymouth
David Byrne's "Big Blue Plymouth" stands as a quintessential example of his early New Wave and art rock sensibilities, characterized by its distinctive rhythmic precision and surreal lyrical imagery. Released during the height of his solo career, the track exemplifies Byrne's ability to blend theatrical storytelling with a cool, detached vocal delivery. The song reflects the eclectic influences that defined his work in the late 1980s and early 1990s, drawing from punk energy and pop structures to create a memorable sonic landscape. As part of his broader discography, the recording showcases his signature approach to crafting songs that function as self-contained narratives, often exploring themes of alienation and modern life through a unique, cinematic lens. The composition remains a notable song in his catalog, illustrating his enduring commitment to innovative songwriting and production techniques.