Like Humans Do (Radio Version)
David Byrne · Other Songs - David Byrne
A man loved a woman, A child it was born
It learned how to hurt and it learned how to cry
Like Humans Do
I'm breathin in
I'm breathin out
So slip inside this funky house
Dishes in the sink
The TV's in repair
Don't look at the floor
Don't go up the stairs
I'm achin'
I'm shakin'
I'm breakin'
Like Humans Do
I'm achin'
I'm shakin'
I'm breakin'
Like Humans Do
I work and I sleep and I dance and I'm dead
I'm eatin, I'm laughin, I'm lovin myself
We're eatin off plates, and we kiss with our tongues
Like humans do
I'm breathin in
I'm breathin out
So slip inside this funky house
Dishes in the sink
The TV's in repair
Don't look at the floor
Don't go up the stairs
I'm achin'
I'm shakin'
I'm breakin'
Like Humans Do
I'm achin'
I'm shakin'
I'm breakin'
Like Humans Do
(break)
I'm breathin in
I'm breathin out
So slip inside this funky house
Wiggle while you work
Anybody can
The rain is pourin in on a woman and a man
I'm achin'
I'm shakin'
I'm breakin'
Like Humans Do
I'm breathin in
I'm breathin out. . .Oooh
About Like Humans Do (Radio Version)
David Byrne's "Like Humans Do (Radio Version)" serves as a polished song in his extensive catalog of electronic and art rock explorations, reflecting the innovative spirit of his work from the late 1990s. The track exemplifies Byrne's signature approach to blending theatrical storytelling with rhythmic precision, utilizing synthesizers and vocal manipulation to create an atmospheric soundscape that resonates with themes of human connection and modern alienation. As part of his broader discography, this recording showcases his ability to craft distinct sonic identities that challenge conventional pop structures while maintaining an accessible, danceable groove. The radio edit specifically highlights the song's melodic core, stripping away extended instrumental passages to focus on the interplay between Byrne's distinctive vocal delivery and the driving electronic beats that define the era's alternative landscape.