Lyrics to
No Compassion

This version of No Compassion was released by Talking Heads in 1977.

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In a world
where people have problems
In this world
where decisions are a way of life
Other people’s problems they overwhelm my mind
They say compassion is a virtue, but I don’t have the time

So many people…have their problems
I’m not interested…in their problems
I guess I’ve…experienced some problems
But now I’ve…made some decisions
Takes a lot of time to push away the nonsense
Take my compassion…Push it as far as it goes
My interest level’s dropping, my interest level is dropping
I’ve heard all I want to, I don’t want to hear any more

What are you, in love with your problems?
I think you take it…a little too far
It’s…not so cool to have so many problems
But don’t expect me to explain your indecisions
Go…talk to your analyst, isn’t that what they’re paid for
You walk, you talk…You still function like you used to
It’s not a question…Of your personality or style
Be a little more selfish, it might do you some good

In a world where people have problems
In this world where decisions are a way of life
Other people’s problems, they overwhelm my mind
They say compassion is a virtue, but I don’t have the time
(Here we go again)

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The lyrics for No Compassion are defined as the words making up the song released by Talking Heads in 1977. It also includes the verses and words used by the background chorus in the song. Like many hit songs, the lyrics to No Compassion have different meanings to different people. While it is clear in some of the lyrics what the artist is trying to really say, only Talking Heads and those working with them know all of the meanings behind all of the lyrics to their songs.

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