I'm almost 23, and listening to David Bowie reminds me of high school. Do you think that this song was a step Bowie took towards writing the song "Time"? I can't help but hear the similarities between the two. In any case, hello from my generation to yours. My peers were born around the time 9\11 happened, I wonder what growing up was like for you.
Diffcult to tell which is the best. There must be about many hundred if not thousands of songs he made. But right now I am listening to this one much 🎉❤💖🕊
David Bowie, a breath of fresh air in 1960s, 70s. He was a genius, Cygnet Committee should be listened to now. The world is falling apart and no one seems to be listening 😢 and I want to believe there’s a light shining through somehow
Amazing some people don't know what they have missed. When they say I don't like david bowie. There Los. This is amazing song too think when it was written. The best.
I believe this is Bowie's best song. Bowie, cut communications with his mother at a particular age, calling it an "we have an understanding" with his mother on an interview after being asked if he talked to her. I believe this is about this family and what they attempted to do in hacking down his soul, "because of you I need to rest, because its you that set's the test".... and the refrain of I want to live , I want to live, is a scream back at them. Stating this is no time for his family to make amends.. doomed as it were.
@@lisaenderle5864 Bob Dylan is excellent, but No, not with such an existential power when we look at the theme of this song and its description of a dystopian situation.
Seeing various interpretations I thought I would share how I hear it. I hear two narrators, it starts with "I love you madly .." and strikes me as David talking, perhaps an internal conversation with God. The second starts with the voice change and "I gave them life I gave them all..." and tells a story of a cult turned religion turned ravaging government/army. There are many historical examples in the Judeo, Christian, Islamic and communist traditions probably others as well. In the cult story he's referring to well meaning and well resourced people who are used by powerless opportunists to get power and then use that power for selfish hurtful purposes that are not well meaning and would be (and often end up) opposed by the well meaning benefactor. The well meaning benefactor typically gets cast aside and becomes ineffectual. This is a common dynamic in cults. There were quite a few of these situations going on at the time David wrote this song.
Anybody else think this song is about man-created artificial intelligence destroying its creator in an attempt to "live"? The artificial lifeform humans created starts singing at 4:27 "We had a friend, a talking man, who spoke of many powers he had..not of the best of men, but ours (we taught them to teach themselves and we became inferior in their eyes), we used him, we let him use his powers (we created an army of these) now we are strong! Another hint: "and stabbed the backs of Fathers, Sons of Dirt" (humanity, Adam was made from dirt). Also, I believe its really "infiltrated businesses pulsating through our sleeves" (they took control of power). At the end they hate us because we gave them everything but life itself. Bowie's BEST song, in my opinion.
Nah. It's his view on the developement of mankind as a whole. "We had a friend, a talking man" is Jesus. We used him. We let him use his powers. Also science VS religion. The thinker (Rodin?) sits alone. And gets bitter. Nobody's listening. The rise of religion. The lovers were slain for not knowing the bible. The lovemachine that lumbers is religion. And the fight for the right to be right are all the wars that came from religion. That's my interpretation anyways. A social and political poem and very strong and compelling.
@@smoly37 Nah. Well not totally nah. Just that he's not specifically referring to Jesus, though the "love machine" image could include Christian religions at various stages, but not exclusively. So I agree with your second paragraph. As David often does I hear two narrators, it starts with "I love you madly .." and strikes me as David talking, perhaps an internal conversation with God. The second first starts with the voice change and "I gave them life I gave them all..." and tells a story of a cult turned religion turned ravaging government/army. There are many historical examples in the Judeo, Christian, Islamic traditions. In the cult story he's referring to well meaning and well resourced people who are used by powerless opportunists to get power and then use that power for selfish hurtful purposes that are not well meaning and would be (and often end up) opposed by the well meaning benefactor. The well meaning benefactor typically gets cast aside and becomes ineffectual. This is a common dynamic in cults. There were quite a few of these situations going on at the time David wrote this song.
Ever since I first saw Bowie (The Jean Genie), I thought he was an alien. This song proves he is! He didn't die, he returned to his home after leaving us with a precious gift...his music. See his movie "The Man Who Fell to Earth", the original, not the cheap ripoff made for TV version.
Heard this when I was fifteen. This song really affected me. So many different interpretations. I think that Memory of a Free Festival is a piss take on Hey Jude.
I'm 70 and feel 20 again after hearing this ❤
I'm almost 23, and listening to David Bowie reminds me of high school. Do you think that this song was a step Bowie took towards writing the song "Time"? I can't help but hear the similarities between the two. In any case, hello from my generation to yours. My peers were born around the time 9\11 happened, I wonder what growing up was like for you.
I dont take this lightly when I say that this is the greatest song David Bowie ever wrote
Absolutely agree.
Masterpiece is an understatement
I agressivo more Lady grinning sou!
Diffcult to tell which is the best. There must be about many hundred if not thousands of songs he made.
But right now I am listening to this one much 🎉❤💖🕊
@@ragnhildzeiffertmerino4924 true
This song is a masterpiece...
David Bowie, a breath of fresh air in 1960s, 70s. He was a genius, Cygnet Committee should be listened to now. The world is falling apart and no one seems to be listening 😢 and I want to believe there’s a light shining through somehow
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He defined himself as a “fairly good performer but excellent song writer”. Partially agreed, as his voice and keys were unique, too.
I’ve loved this song for longer than I can remember. It’s a masterpiece.
Bowie is simply just a genius with his incredible writing and execution of his songs, such as this brilliant song.
A guy of 22 years wrote this. Think of the musicians and influencers of today at that age. Two worlds apart.
My favorite Bowie album. So underrated.
My first Bowie LP. Loved him since 1974.
One could listen to this poetry in 1969 and figure out Bowie was going places and only death would stop him.
First Bowie song I ever heard. Late night FM radio was magic back in the day.
Unbelievable, masterpiece
Space Oddity is one of my favourite albums, and this song is amazing, nine minutes well enjoyed 👏
Amazing some people don't know what they have missed. When they say I don't like david bowie. There Los. This is amazing song too think when it was written. The best.
I love this song so much! The lyrics are a poem that moves me with every word!
❤ he can't be human he's alien unbelievable artist
Thanks for the lyrics. I've been singing it wrong all these years 😅
I believe this is Bowie's best song. Bowie, cut communications with his mother at a particular age, calling it an "we have an understanding" with his mother on an interview after being asked if he talked to her. I believe this is about this family and what they attempted to do in hacking down his soul, "because of you I need to rest, because its you that set's the test".... and the refrain of I want to live , I want to live, is a scream back at them. Stating this is no time for his family to make amends.. doomed as it were.
This is Bowie's style. It's British, no American would or could write lyrics like this.
Not bob dylan?
@@lisaenderle5864 Bob Dylan is excellent, but No, not with such an existential power when we look at the theme of this song and its description of a dystopian situation.
@@risingmoon07 Jackson Browne
This was an unabashed Dylan imitation, his way, but he’s acknowledged it was very Dylan influenced. His take on a Dylan opus.
Jackson Browne?
This is so good simply complicated simply a lot.. feeling 🐦🔥
Одна из самых любимых песен!
So young and so very good!!
Seeing various interpretations I thought I would share how I hear it. I hear two narrators, it starts with "I love you madly .." and strikes me as David talking, perhaps an internal conversation with God. The second starts with the voice change and "I gave them life I gave them all..." and tells a story of a cult turned religion turned ravaging government/army. There are many historical examples in the Judeo, Christian, Islamic and communist traditions probably others as well.
In the cult story he's referring to well meaning and well resourced people who are used by powerless opportunists to get power and then use that power for selfish hurtful purposes that are not well meaning and would be (and often end up) opposed by the well meaning benefactor. The well meaning benefactor typically gets cast aside and becomes ineffectual. This is a common dynamic in cults. There were quite a few of these situations going on at the time David wrote this song.
great set of lyrics from a great songwriter.
Again I will say,thank you I love this ,live for it !
Anybody else think this song is about man-created artificial intelligence destroying its creator in an attempt to "live"? The artificial lifeform humans created starts singing at 4:27 "We had a friend, a talking man, who spoke of many powers he had..not of the best of men, but ours (we taught them to teach themselves and we became inferior in their eyes), we used him, we let him use his powers (we created an army of these) now we are strong! Another hint: "and stabbed the backs of Fathers, Sons of Dirt" (humanity, Adam was made from dirt). Also, I believe its really "infiltrated businesses pulsating through our sleeves" (they took control of power). At the end they hate us because we gave them everything but life itself. Bowie's BEST song, in my opinion.
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Nah. It's his view on the developement of mankind as a whole. "We had a friend, a talking man" is Jesus. We used him. We let him use his powers. Also science VS religion. The thinker (Rodin?) sits alone. And gets bitter. Nobody's listening.
The rise of religion. The lovers were slain for not knowing the bible. The lovemachine that lumbers is religion. And the fight for the right to be right are all the wars that came from religion.
That's my interpretation anyways. A social and political poem and very strong and compelling.
@@smoly37 Nah. Well not totally nah. Just that he's not specifically referring to Jesus, though the "love machine" image could include Christian religions at various stages, but not exclusively. So I agree with your second paragraph. As David often does I hear two narrators, it starts with "I love you madly .." and strikes me as David talking, perhaps an internal conversation with God. The second first starts with the voice change and "I gave them life I gave them all..." and tells a story of a cult turned religion turned ravaging government/army. There are many historical examples in the Judeo, Christian, Islamic traditions.
In the cult story he's referring to well meaning and well resourced people who are used by powerless opportunists to get power and then use that power for selfish hurtful purposes that are not well meaning and would be (and often end up) opposed by the well meaning benefactor. The well meaning benefactor typically gets cast aside and becomes ineffectual. This is a common dynamic in cults. There were quite a few of these situations going on at the time David wrote this song.
The Silent Guns of Love will Balst the Sky
Ever since I first saw Bowie (The Jean Genie), I thought he was an alien. This song proves he is! He didn't die, he returned to his home after leaving us with a precious gift...his music. See his movie "The Man Who Fell to Earth", the original, not the cheap ripoff made for TV version.
Thanks for adding the lyrics Good job. Been listening to this song (not continuously of course) since Space Oddity came out.
Thnx for the lyrics
i love this song!
Haven't heard this since 70s and wow
Masterpiece. ❤
A melhor fase
The Force (ofLady Mondegreen) is strong with this one
Heard this when I was fifteen. This song really affected me. So many different interpretations. I think that Memory of a Free Festival is a piss take on Hey Jude.
How prophetic it all turned out to be unfortunately.
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Absolutly
anthem of the oppressed everywhere
So...True only a Brit.
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I see an Air - Earth zodiac signs conflict here.
This one song of Bowie’s is infinitely better than every song Taylor Swift has written put together.
every song of Bowie.
muy opacada esta cancion!
Some say this song is about a certain band member from The Pink Floyd
I didn't find any trace of this...
Does he talk about the character of Jesus Christ?
Ts song sounds like a destruction caused by feminist-lgbt movement
you have no idea who Bowie was.
yep.....the destruction of the pathetic mogul serial number 5442. You will be unplugged and recycled as a tin opener