This song is about the government propaganda from the television. Lemmy calls out news networks for spreading lies to deceive the people and thinks the journalists are just ‘talking heads’ rather than thinking human beings.
Don't touch that dial
Television screen
Your face turning green
Don't listen to the news
They don't know what you hear
They never make it clear
They like it if you stay confused
Propaganda time, the official line
You're hungry, you get fed
Everlasting smile
You must admire their style
But they're just a talking head
Television voice
Don't give you any choice
You only hear the man
Don't take them in
You don't know where they been
Cause it's a complex plan
They keep you nice and quiet
Even control your diet
You're hungry, you get fed
Teach you to be meek
Till all you are is weak
Till you're just a talking head
Television scream
This ought to be a dream
Remember what I say
Don't be hypnotised by sugarcoated lies
Don't switch it on today
It's the way things are
From that pickle jar
You're hungry, you get fed
But if you play the game
You become the same
Another talking head
Talking Head was written by Eddie Clarke & Phil Taylor & Lemmy.
Talking Head was produced by Jimmy Miller.
Motörhead released Talking Head on Sat Oct 27 1979.