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.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bowie
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)
Dodo
David Bowie Lyrics
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Did you guess that we've been done wrong?
Lies jumped the queue to be first in line
Such a shameless design
He thinks he's well screened from the man at the top
It's a shame that his children disagree
They coolly decide to sell him down the line
He's a dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
He's a dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
She's quite enthralled with the childhood of yore
When a unit was a figure, not a she
When lovers chose each other, now the perks are due
Another memo to screw
She's a dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
She's a dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
Can you wipe your nose, my child
Without them slotting in your file a photograph?
Can you sleep alone at night
Wake to find the scorching light of neighbor Jim?
He's come to turn you in
Another dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
Another dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
Another dodo, didn't hear it from me
The lyrics in David Bowie's song Dodo describe people who are living in a world where lies, manipulation, and brainwashing are the norm. The first verse talks about how people are so used to being lied to that they have become shameless in their design to deceive others. The second verse talks about a man who thinks he is untouchable by those in power but his children are able to see through his lies and will eventually betray him. The chorus then introduces the concept of the "dodo," which in this case, is a person who is blindly following the lies and manipulation of those in power.
The third verse introduces a woman who longs for the simpler times when love was chosen over perks and a "unit" referred to a figure, not a gender. The fourth verse talks about how society is so controlled that even the act of wiping your nose or sleeping alone at night can be monitored and recorded by others. The chorus repeats the idea of the "dodo," suggesting that many people are unaware of the lies and manipulation that surround them.
Overall, Bowie's lyrics in Dodo paint a picture of a society that has lost its moral compass, where deception and manipulation are the norm, and people are blindly following those in power without questioning their motives.
Line by Line Meaning
Now we can talk in confidence
We can now speak freely and confidentially without any fear of being heard or overheard.
Did you guess that we've been done wrong?
Did you suspect or think that we have been unfairly treated or wronged?
Lies jumped the queue to be first in line
Deception and dishonesty took precedence over truth and honesty.
Such a shameless design
The deceitful behavior is a clear and deliberate strategy with no apologies or remorse.
He thinks he's well screened from the man at the top
He believes he is well-hidden and protected from scrutiny by those in charge.
It's a shame that his children disagree
Ironically, his own offspring does not share his views and turns against him.
They coolly decide to sell him down the line
They calmly and calculatedly choose to betray and sacrifice him for personal gain.
Daddy's brainwashing time
It is time for Daddy to be reeducated and influenced by his children's perspectives and opinions.
He's a dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
He is ignorant and foolish, but it's a secret and you didn't hear it from me.
She's quite enthralled with the childhood of yore
She is captivated and bewitched by the memories and traditions of the past.
When a unit was a figure, not a she
In those days, a person was seen as a whole entity or entity, rather than just a gender label.
When lovers chose each other, now the perks are due
In the past, romantic partners would select each other based on mutual affection and feelings, but now people expect something in return.
Another memo to screw
Yet another directive or communication to undermine or sabotage.
Can you wipe your nose, my child
Are you capable of taking care of your basic hygiene, my offspring?
Without them slotting in your file a photograph?
Without anyone surreptitiously taking a photo of you and adding it to your personal record?
Can you sleep alone at night
Can you rest in peace and security by yourself during nighttime?
Wake to find the scorching light of neighbor Jim?
Wake up to discover that your neighbor, Jim, is shining a bright and accusing light on you?
He's come to turn you in
He has come to report you or expose you to authorities.
Another dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
Another person who lacks awareness or insight, but it's hush-hush and I had nothing to do with letting you know.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie
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