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)
Fall Dog Bombs The Moon
David Bowie Lyrics
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Come blow me away
I don't care much
I win anyway
Just a dog
I'm goddamn rich
An exploding man
There's oil in my hands
Just a dog
Fall dogs are cruel and smart
Smart time breaks your heart
Fall dog bombs the moon
Devil in your marketplace
A devil in your bleeding face
Fall dog bombs the moon
What a dog
There's always a moron
Someone to hate
A corporate tie
A wig and a date
Just a dog
These blackest of years
That have no sound
No shape, no depth
No underground
Just a dog
Fall dog is cruel and smart
Smart time breaks your heart
Fall dog bombs the moon
A devil in your marketplace
A devil in your bleeding face
Fall dog bombs the moon
What a dog
Thank you
Thanks very much
The lyrics to "Fall Dogs Bomb The Moon" by David Bowie are cryptic and abstract, but they seem to be commenting on various societal phenomena such as capitalism, war, and violence. The song begins with the singer addressing a little girl, perhaps an innocent victim caught up in the tumultuous world the singer exists in. The singer claims to be unstoppable and almost holy, evoking religious imagery with his mention of oil in his hands. However, despite his grandiose claims, the singer ultimately sees himself as nothing more than a dog, a creature that can be trained and unleashed.
The chorus of the song brings up the titular "fall dogs," described as being cruel and smart, presumably referring to the human beings that have turned to violence and destruction as a way to exercise power. The "smart time" mentioned in the chorus suggests that this behavior is not limited to any particular era and that humans have always been capable of causing harm. The phrase "fall dog bombs the moon" is repeated throughout the chorus, perhaps as a metaphor for the ultimate futility of man-made destruction. The final verse seems to reflect on the chaos of the present moment, with the singer bemoaning the lack of any solid structures or values to cling to.
Overall, "Fall Dogs Bomb The Moon" is a bleak and enigmatic song that comments on the darker aspects of human nature. Bowie's lyrics are deliberately vague, leaving room for interpretation and analysis. The song feels like a warning about the dangers of unchecked aggression and greed, urging listeners to seek a path of peace and compassion instead.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope little girl
I am seeking a savior or a muse to save me
Come blow me away
Please liberate me from the constraints of my life
I don't care much
I am indifferent towards the outcome - I am already a winner
I win anyway
I will always come out on top, no matter what
Just a dog
I am insignificant or unimportant in the grand scheme of things
I'm goddamn rich
I am wealthy beyond measure
An exploding man
I am a force to be reckoned with - I have the power to ignite change
When I talk in the night
My words hold immense weight, especially in the darkness
There's oil in my hands
I possess the ability to manipulate people and situations around me to my advantage
Fall dogs are cruel and smart
People and the world can be both cunning and brutal
Smart time breaks your heart
Intelligence and foresight can lead to despair and hopelessness
Fall dog bombs the moon
The destruction of something greater than ourselves
Devil in your marketplace
The world is filled with corruption and greed
A devil in your bleeding face
We are faced with evil in both the physical and metaphorical sense
What a dog
The world or certain individuals can be despicable or contemptible
There's always a moron
There will always be someone to dislike or feel superior to
Someone to hate
We all need to feel a sense of superiority or dislike towards someone, it is innate within us
A corporate tie
Capitalism and corporate greed can lead to the destruction of the world
A wig and a date
The superficial trappings of fame or success are meaningless
These blackest of years
A period of time characterized by darkness and despair
That have no sound
This dark period is devoid of hope or joy
No shape, no depth
This darkness is all-encompassing and without relief
No underground
There is no escape from this darkness and hopelessness
What a dog
The world or certain individuals can be despicable or contemptible
Thank you
An expression of gratitude
Thanks very much
A polite and formal expression of gratitude
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Written by: David Bowie
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DrJKintobor
on I Can't Give Everything Away
I can totally imagine this being the end theme of Sabrina Online, when Sabrina marries Richard and they drive off into the sunset...
Peter Bonney
on Diamond Dogs
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