Bowie developed an interest in music from an early age. He studied art, music and design before embarking on a professional career as a musician in 1963. "Space Oddity", released in 1969, was his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart. After a period of experimentation, he re-emerged in 1972 during the glam rock era with his flamboyant and androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust. The character was spearheaded by the success of Bowie's single "Starman" and album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, which won him widespread popularity. In 1975, Bowie's style shifted towards a sound he characterised as "plastic soul", initially alienating many of his UK fans but garnering him his first major US crossover success with the number-one single "Fame" and the album Young Americans. In 1976, Bowie starred in the cult film The Man Who Fell to Earth and released Station to Station. In 1977, he again changed direction with the electronic-inflected album Low, the first of three collaborations with Brian Eno that came to be known as the "Berlin Trilogy". "Heroes" (1977) and Lodger (1979) followed; each album reached the UK top five and received lasting critical praise.
After uneven commercial success in the late 1970s, Bowie had three number-one hits: the 1980 single "Ashes to Ashes", its album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), and "Under Pressure" (a 1981 collaboration with Queen). He achieved massive commercial success in the 1980s starting with Let's Dance (1983). Between 1988 and 1992, he fronted the hard rock band Tin Machine before resuming his solo career in 1993. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Bowie continued to experiment with musical styles, including industrial and jungle. He also continued acting; his roles included Major Jack Celliers in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983), Jareth the Goblin King in Labyrinth (1986), Pontius Pilate in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), and Nikola Tesla in The Prestige (2006), among other film and television appearances and cameos. He stopped touring after 2004 and his last live performance was at a charity event in 2006. In 2013, Bowie returned from a decade-long recording hiatus with The Next Day. He remained musically active until his death from liver cancer at his home in New York City. He died two days after both his 69th birthday and the release of his final album, Blackstar (2016).
During his lifetime, his record sales, estimated at over 100 million records worldwide, made him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. In the UK, he was awarded ten platinum, eleven gold and eight silver album certifications, and released 11 number-one albums. In the US, he received five platinum and nine gold certifications. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Rolling Stone ranked him among the greatest artists in history. As of 2022, Bowie was the best-selling vinyl artist of the 21st century.
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Studio albums
David Bowie (1967)
David Bowie/Space Oddity (1969)
The Man Who Sold the World (1970)
Hunky Dory (1971)
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972)
Aladdin Sane (1973)
Pin Ups (1973)
Diamond Dogs (1974)
Young Americans (1975)
Station to Station (1976)
Low (1977)
"Heroes" (1977)
Lodger (1979)
Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) (1980)
Let's Dance (1983)
Tonight (1984)
Never Let Me Down (1987)
Black Tie White Noise (1993)
The Buddha of Suburbia (1993)
Outside (1995)
Earthling (1997)
Hours (1999)
Heathen (2002)
Reality (2003)
The Next Day (2013)
Blackstar (2016)
Can You Hear Me
David Bowie Lyrics
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Closer than others I was your, I was your man
Don't talk of heartaches, oh, I remember them all
When I'm checking you out one day, to see if I'm
Faking it all
Can you hear me?
Can you feel me inside?
Take it in right (take it in right)
Take it in right (take it in right)
There's been many others (oh) so many times
Sixty new cities an' what do I, what do I
What do I find?
I want love so badly, I want you most of all
You know it's harder to take it from anyone
It's harder to fall
Can you hear me call?
Well, can you hear me (yeah)
Can you feel me inside?
Show your love, love
Take it in right (take it in right)
Take it in right (take it in right)
Can you hear me?
Can you feel me inside? (I do)
Show your love, show your sweet, sweet love (love, love)
Show me your love
Take it in right (take it in right)
Take it in right (take it in right)
Take it in right to your love life, baby
Take it in right, to your love life
Take it in right, take it in right, right to your love life
Take it in right, ah (why don't you take it)
Take it in, take it in right
Right down, right down
(Why don't you take it)
Why don't you take it?
(Right to your heart)
Can you hear me?
(Why don't you take it) can you feel me?
(Why don't you take it) can you, take it in right
(Why don't you take it) right down, right down
(Right to your heart) can you take it, feel me (why don't you take it)
Down, to right down (why don't you take it) to your heart
(Why don't you take it) to your heart
(Right to your heart) take it down, take it down
Why don't you take it
Why don't you take it?
Take it in right
(Right to your heart)
The lyrics of "Can You Hear Me?" by David Bowie talk about a failed relationship and the singer's desire to reconnect with his past lover. He reminisces about their past, the times they were closer than anyone else, and the heartaches they had gone through. He wonders if his ex-partner can sense his feelings from afar and if they still share an emotional connection. The singer is also frustrated with the many fleeting relationships he has had since they parted ways and yearns for the love he used to share with their former partner. He implores his ex to show him love and to take it all in, right to their love life.
The lyrics of the song are quite simple, yet they evoke powerful emotions of longing and heartbreak. The repeated refrain of "Can you hear me? Can you feel me inside?" underscores the singer's desperation to connect with his past lover. The use of the phrase "take it in right" throughout the song suggests a physical and emotional connection that the singer wants to establish with his partner. Overall, "Can You Hear Me?" is a poignant song that captures the universal theme of lost love and the desire to reconnect.
Line by Line Meaning
Once we were lovers, can they understand?
We had a special and close relationship, but can others comprehend it?
Closer than others I was your, I was your man
We were emotionally and physically close, and I considered myself your partner.
Don't talk of heartaches, oh, I remember them all
Don't bring up past emotional pain, as it still lingers in my memory.
When I'm checking you out one day, to see if I'm Faking it all
At some point, I'll scrutinize our relationship to ensure I'm not pretending or faking my feelings.
Can you hear me?
Can you understand or empathize with me?
Can you feel me inside?
Can you feel my emotions or connect with me on a deeper level?
Show your love, love
Express your affection and devotion to me.
Take it in right (take it in right)
Embrace and accept my love and emotions fully.
There's been many others (oh) so many times
I've had many relationships and experiences in life.
Sixty new cities an' what do I, what do I, What do I find?
I've traveled extensively and experienced many new things, but what have I really discovered?
I want love so badly, I want you most of all
I crave love and affection, and you are the one I desire above all else.
You know it's harder to take it from anyone, It's harder to fall
It's difficult to open up and trust someone with my emotions and to allow myself to be vulnerable.
Can you hear me call?
Can you listen for and respond to my emotional needs?
Take it in right to your love life, baby
Incorporate my love and emotions into your own romantic relationships.
Why don't you take it?
Why not accept and embrace my love and emotions?
Right down to your heart
Allow my love to affect you deeply and emotionally.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID BOWIE
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