Lazy (X-Press 2 Feat. David Byrne)
David Byrne · Other Songs - David Byrne
I'm lazy with my girlfriend a thousand times a day
I'm lazy when I'm speaking, I'm lazy when I walk
I'm lazy when I'm dancin' and I'm lazy when I talk
I open up my mouth, air comes rushin' out
Nothin', doin' nadda, never, how you like me now?
Wouldn't it be mad, wouldn't it be fine
Lazy, lucky lady, dancin', lovin' all the time
I-I-I-I'm wicked and I'm lazy
Ooooh, don't you wanna save me
Some folks they got money an' some folks lives are sweet
Some folks make decisions an' some folks clean the streets, now
Imagine what it feels like, imagine how it sounds
Imagine life is perfect an' everything works out
No tears are fallin' from my eyes
I'm keepin' all the pain inside
Now don't you wanna live with me?
I'm lazy as a man can be!
I-I-I-I'm wicked and I'm lazy
Ooooh, don't you wanna save me
Imagine there's a girlfriend, imagine there's a job
Imagine there's an answer, imagine there's a God
Imagine I'm a Devil, imagine I'm a Saint
Lazy money, lazy sexy, lazy outta space!
No tears are fallin' from my eyes
I'm keepin' all the pain inside
Now don't you wanna live with me?
I'm lazy as a man can be!
I-I-I-I'm wicked and I'm lazy
Ooooh, don't you wanna save me
Lazy when I work, lazy on the bed
Screamin' all you like, but it only fades away
I'm lazy when I'm prayin', lazy on the job
Got a lazy mind, a lazy eye, a lazy lazy father
Hard men, hard lives
Hard keepin' it all inside
Good times, good God
I'm so lazy I almost stop-ped!
*cough*
I-I-I-I'm wicked and I'm lazy
Ooooh, don't you wanna save me
I-I-I-I'm wicked and I'm lazy
Ooooh, don't you wanna save me
Lazy
David Byrne's "Lazy" stands as a defining track from his 1997 solo album, "Feelings." Released during a period where Byrne explored themes of consumerism and modern alienation, the song features X-Press 2 and blends his signature theatrical pop sensibilities with a rhythmic, dance-oriented groove. The recording captures the tension between corporate efficiency and personal freedom, a central motif in Byrne's work at the time. With its infectious melody and Byrne's distinctive vocal delivery, the track became a staple of his solo discography, showcasing his ability to merge art rock experimentation with accessible pop structures. The song remains a key example of Byrne's post-Beatles evolution, reflecting his continued interest in social commentary wrapped in catchy, memorable music.