This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)

About this song

The song's repetitive guitar and keyboard parts were played by the band members who were not their usual instruments, Tina Weymouth on guitar and David Byrne on keyboards, and that simplicity fits the song's sense of peace. It was included on the live film and album Stop Making Sense, where Byrne danced with a lampshade on a darkened stage. Although it drew little notice on first release, it has grown into one of the band's most popular songs in recent years.

What it's about

The song is a love song, with David Byrne describing it as the most direct love lyrics he has written. Its island-like mood evokes everything in life feeling just right.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 2 other songs, like “Home by Puppeteer Ava”.
• Covered 25 times, including “This Must Be The Place by Ondara”.
• Written by Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz and David Byrne.
• Produced by Talking Heads.
• Recorded at Blank Tape Studios and Sigma Sound Studios.