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Talking Drum Lyrics by Japan

Exorcising Ghosts

1981

[Verse]
I hear a voice, I hear a sound
But nothing plays on my mind
I take the car, I travel 'round
But nothing stays on my mind

[Pre-Chorus]
What do you do when things go wrong?
I'm winning in the heart of the bushland
What do you do when things go wrong?
I'm winning in the heart of the bushland

[Chorus]
But now I'm scared, now I'm lost in love
All these things were never done
Your burning bridge, my talking drum
Now we're too late for heaven

[Refrain]
My my talking drum, my my talking drum
My my talking drum, my my talking drum

[Pre-Chorus]
What do you do when things go wrong?
I'm winning in the heart of the bushland
What do you do when things go wrong?
I'm winning in the heart of the bushland

[Chorus]
But now I'm scared, now I'm lost in love
All these things were never done
Your burning bridge, my talking drum
Now we're too late for heaven

[Refrain]
My talking talking, talking drum
Talking
My talking talking, talking drum
Talking
My my talking talking, talking drum
Talking
My talking talking, talking drum
Talking
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About “Talking Drum” by Japan

Read the complete lyrics to "Talking Drum" by Japan from the album "Exorcising Ghosts" in 1981. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under In English, England, Electronic.

"Talking Drum" is performed by Japan. from the album "Exorcising Ghosts" in 1981 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Talking Drum", explore more songs by Japan using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Talking Drum" is credited to Japan. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Talking Drum" appears on "Exorcising Ghosts" in 1981.

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