Scary Monsters
David Bowie/Frank Black Lyrics
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When I looked in her eyes, they were blue but nobody home
Well, she could've been a killer
If she didn't walk the way she do, and she do
She opened strange doors that we'd never close again
She began to wail jealousy's scream
Waiting at the lights, know what I mean
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
She asked me to stay and I stole her room
She asked for my love and I gave her a dangerous mind
Now she's stupid in the street and she can't socialize
Well, I love the little girl and I'll love her 'til the day she dies
She wails Jimmy's guitar sound, jealousy's scream
Waiting at the lights, know what I mean
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
The lyrics of Scary Monsters by David Bowie is quite enigmatic and can be interpreted in multiple ways. The first verse introduces a woman who is tired and seemingly out of it, with "nobody home" behind blue eyes. Despite her strange behavior and eerie aura, the persona sings that there is something captivating about her that could make her a killer if she walked differently, and that she has opened strange doors that they could never close again. This could refer to the idea that the woman has access to a world that is unknown and unsettling to the persona.
The second verse then describes how the woman is jealous and wailing, seemingly at nothing, while waiting at the lights. The chorus repeats the phrase "scary monsters, super creeps" which could refer to the unsettling world that the woman has access to, or even to a relationship that is not quite healthy. The third verse then mentions that the persona stole the woman's room, and gave her a dangerous mind in return for her love. Now she walks stupidly in the street and can't socialize, but the persona still loves her.
Overall, the lyrics of Scary Monsters by David Bowie creates an image of a mysterious woman with access to a world that is unknown and unsettling. While there is something captivating about her, her behavior is also dangerous and could lead to something deadly. The chorus then repeats the phrase "scary monsters, super creeps" which could refer to either the woman or the world that she has access to.
Line by Line Meaning
She had an horror of rooms, she was tired, you can't hide beat
She had a fear of being confined to one place, she was exhausted, and her emotions were transparent
When I looked in her eyes, they were blue but nobody home
When I gazed into her eyes, she seemed vacant and unfeeling
Well, she could've been a killer
If she didn't walk the way she do, and she do
If she hadn't had her peculiar movements, she might have been a murderer
She opened strange doors that we'd never close again
She introduced us to new experiences that we won't forget
She began to wail jealousy's scream
Waiting at the lights, know what I mean
She started to display her feelings of envy while waiting at a traffic light
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Frightening monsters and terrifying people make me flee in terror
She asked me to stay and I stole her room
She asked for my love and I gave her a dangerous mind
Now she's stupid in the street and she can't socialize
Well, I love the little girl and I'll love her 'til the day she dies
She requested that I stay, but I took her place. She requested my love, but I gave her a dangerous mentality. Now, she's unintelligent and unable to communicate with others. Nonetheless, I adore her and will love her until she passes away
She wails Jimmy's guitar sound, jealousy's scream
Waiting at the lights, know what I mean
She cries out Jimmy's guitar music and expresses her jealousy while waiting at a traffic light
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Monsters that are scary and people who are creepy make me flee in terror
Scary monsters, super creeps
Keep me running, running scared
Frightening monsters and terrifying people make me flee in terror
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: David Bowie
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@comlinc9
Easily one of the coolist lead guitar pieces ever!
@youjoker9647
Reeves kills it on every live version I've heard him play, better than Fripp even.
@cazangelcat
Looks like a great concert! Scary Monsters is such a great song and album. I've always loved it and it's one of my favourite Bowie albums!
@talkshowhost85
Frank's voice just blends in!
@harryflemming9924
but...why?
@talkshowhost85
@Harry Flemming Because Frank and Dave were meant to be.
@EdwoodCA
R.I.P. Mr. Bowie. You're a true LEGEND.
@gravlaxbob355
A discovery to me, Frank and Bowie sharing the stage. Never too late to enjoy!
@SamHaynesMusic
this sounds better than the original record :)
@csurname
The 50th Birthday show should be a DVD or something. So many great guests. One great Bowie.