Song
Once in a Lifetime
Once in a Lifetime is a 1980 song by Talking Heads, 4:19 long, which peaked at #91 on the Billboard Hot 100. A karaoke version is available on KaraFun. It fits the Time Unit song themes.
Released 1980 Hot 100 peak #91 · 4 weeks Length 4:19 Art Pop, New Wave, Sampledelia
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Performance tips
- Approach the verses with a frantic, preacher-like spoken-word style
- Contrast with a smooth, soaring melodic flow in the chorus
- Lean into the surreal, rhythmic "Same as it ever was" mantra
In these themes
Karaoke versions
There's a karaoke version of this song. Most karaoke services carry it; KaraFun lists it among its catalog.
- Find karaoke versions on YouTubeOpens a YouTube search for "Once in a Lifetime" karaoke
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