It is frequently cited on "Greatest Songs of All Time" lists by publications like Rolling Stone and NME .
The iconic, driving bassline played by Tina Weymouth and David Byrne’s distinctive, "jittery" vocal delivery. Lyrical Themes and Composition Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Audio)
Byrne uses a mix of spoken-word tension and manic high notes, famously shouting "Fa-fa-fa-fa, fa-fa-fa-fa-fa-fa!" to mimic a stuttering, nervous energy. It is frequently cited on "Greatest Songs of
"Psycho Killer" is the debut single by the American rock band , released in 1977 on their first album, Talking Heads: 77 . It is widely considered one of the definitive songs of the New Wave and Post-Punk eras. Song Overview famously shouting "Fa-fa-fa-fa