Dollar Days
David Bowie Lyrics
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I've got no enemies
I'm walking down
It's nothing to me
It's nothing to see
If I'll never see the English evergreens
I'm running to
It's nothing to me
I'm dying to
Push their backs against the grain
And fool them all again and again
I'm trying to
We bitches tear our magazines
Those oligarchs with foaming mouths phone now and then
Don't believe for just one second I'm forgetting you
I'm trying to
I'm dying to
Dollar days, survival sex
Honor stretching tails to necks
I'm falling down
It's nothing to me
It's nothing to see
If I'll never see the English evergreens
I'm running to
It's nothing to me
It's nothing to see
I'm dying to
Push their backs against the grain
And fool them all again and again
I'm trying to
It's all gone wrong but on and on
The bitter nerve ends never end
I'm falling down
Don't believe for just one second I'm forgetting you
I'm trying to
I'm dying to
I'm trying to
I'm dying to
I'm trying to
I'm dying to
I'm trying to
I'm dying to
I'm trying to
I'm dying to
The first few lines of the song “Dollar Days” by David Bowie, Cash girls suffer me, I’ve got no enemies, I’m walking down” suggests that the singer has a sense of detachment from the world around him. He sees people as existing in a world of commerce, and uses the term “cash girls” to describe women who work for money. At the same time, he expresses a sense of ease in his own being, stating that he has “no enemies” and that he is casually walking down the street.
Bowie then repeats the refrain “It’s nothing to me, it’s nothing to see, if I’ll never see the English evergreens I’m running to.” He seems to be saying that the world may not have anything to offer him, and that he is content to simply exist on his own terms.
The second half of the song takes a darker turn, with Bowie singing “I’m falling down.” He also mentions “survival sex” and “tearing our magazines,” which suggests a sense of desperation or frustration. Despite this, there is still a sense of defiance in the singer’s voice as he repeats “I’m dying to, I’m trying to,” which suggests that he is still trying to push back against the difficulties he faces.
Line by Line Meaning
Cash girls suffer me
I have fame and money, but it brings me no joy or fulfillment. Women only want me for my wealth.
I've got no enemies
Despite my fame, I have no enemies or anyone who hates me for who I am or what I represent.
I'm walking down
I am moving forward in life, but don't know where I am headed or what I am searching for.
It's nothing to me
The things that used to matter to me no longer do. Fame, wealth, and success do not bring me happiness or satisfaction.
It's nothing to see
There is nothing interesting or exciting happening in my life that would be worth observing or discussing.
If I'll never see the English evergreens I'm running to
There are things in my past that I may never be able to revisit or experience again, like the beauty of the English countryside.
I'm dying to
I have an intense desire to do something, but am not sure what that something is or how to achieve it.
Push their backs against the grain
I want to challenge and rebel against societal norms and expectations.
And fool them all again and again
I want to outsmart and manipulate those who have underestimated me or doubted my abilities.
We bitches tear our magazines
Celebrities and society as a whole are constantly being criticized and judged by the media, and it takes a toll on our mental health and self-esteem.
Those oligarchs with foaming mouths from now and then
Those in positions of power and wealth often become corrupt and greedy, and it disgusts me.
Can't believe I just run second, now I'm forgetting you
I used to be in love or infatuated with someone, but now they hold no power over me and I am moving on.
Dollar days, survival sex
People are resorting to extreme measures just to survive in today's society, such as engaging in sexual acts for money.
Honor sketching tails to necks
The act of making a living has become so difficult and degrading that even the smallest amount of dignity or pride is lost.
It's all gone wrong for on and on
Things in life have not turned out as I had hoped or planned, and it keeps getting worse.
The bitter nerve is never enough, I'm falling down
The pain and disappointment in my life is constant and overwhelming, and I am losing my strength and motivation to keep going.
Don't believe for just one second I'm forgetting you
Even though I am moving on with my life, I cannot forget or ignore the people and experiences that have shaped me.
I'm trying to
I am putting in effort and attempting to make progress, despite the challenges and setbacks that I face.
I'm dying to
I have an intense desire or need for something, but am at risk of losing hope or giving up if I do not find it soon.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Bowie
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[Verse 1]
Cash girls suffer me, I’ve got no enemies
I’m walking down
It’s nothing to me
It’s nothing to see
If I'll never see the English evergreens I’m running to
It’s nothing to me
It’s nothing to see
[Chorus 1]
I’m dying to
Push their backs against the grain
And fool them all again and again
I’m trying to
We bitches tear our magazines
Those Oligarchs with foaming mouths phone
Now and then
Don’t believe for just one second I’m forgetting you
I’m trying to
I’m dying to
[Verse 2]
Dollar days, survival sex
Honour stretching tails to necks
I’m falling down
It’s nothing to me
It’s nothing to see
If I'll never see the English evergreens I’m running to
It’s nothing to me
It’s nothing to see
[Chorus 2]
I’m dying to
Push their backs against the grain
And fool them all again and again
I’m trying to
It’s all gone wrong but on and on
The bitter nerve ends never end
I’m falling down
Don’t believe for just one second I’m forgetting you
I’m trying to
I’m dying to
[Outro]
I’m trying to
I’m dying to
I’m trying to
I’m dying to
I’m trying to
I’m dying to
I’m trying to
I’m dying to
@ericmsandoval
I am seriously still trying to wrap my brain around the fact that this man's last album was essentially his GOODBYE/THANK YOU to the entire WORLD.
A true genius.
@guardianalways5239
Aint that just like me
Yes David. We know. But we mourn all the same
@kathywilkes8860
@Guardian Commander ♥️
@davidcopson5800
Toy.
@tedcactus1978
down, boy
@binauppal876
A musican till the very end
@Sionnanful
For some reason the lyrics “if I’ll never see the English evergreens I’m running to,” always hit me in my soul. It’s not even the most profound lyrics in the song but it’s just so..nice.
@19kilo241
It’s Bowie’s way of sadly accepting he’ll never see his homeland again.
@Soslanman1
This line sounds like Wrecking Ball
@kimberlyjohnson1371
@Soslanman 1 ..huh.🥱 but really huh?🤔