Scholars often analyze Byrne’s use of French lyrics (written by bassist Tina Weymouth ) to represent the protagonist's shifting personalities.
Interestingly, Talking Heads actually have a separate song titled on their 1979 album Fear of Music . It features the band's signature nervous energy and was released just two years after "Psycho Killer." 2. David Byrne’s Handwritten Lyrics Talking Heads - Psycho Killer
The original lyrics for "Psycho Killer" were handwritten by while he and drummer Chris Frantz were students at the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) in 1973. These handwritten notes are often shared among fans as the literal "paper" that started the song. 3. Academic Analysis Scholars often analyze Byrne’s use of French lyrics