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)
Fill Your Heart
David Bowie Lyrics
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Don't play the game of time
Things that happened in the past
Only happened in your mind
Only in your mind
Oh, forget your mind
And you'll be free yeah
Free yeah
And you can know it all
If you choose
Just remember lovers never lose
'Cause they are free of thoughts unpure
And of thoughts unkind
Gentleness clears the soul
Love cleans the mind
And makes it free
Oh, happiness is happening
The dragons have been bled
Gentleness is everywhere
Fear's just in your head
Only in your head
Fear is in your head
Only in your head
So forget your head
And you'll be free yeah
The writing's on the wall
Free yeah
And you can know it all
If you choose
Just remember lovers never lose
'Cause they are free of thoughts unpure
And of thoughts unkind
Gentleness clears the soul
Love cleans the mind
And makes it free
Free yeah
David Bowie's song Fill Your Heart is a powerful anthem that encourages listeners to forget their past troubles and negative thoughts and to instead fill themselves with love and happiness. The first verse speaks about the importance of living in the present moment and not getting caught up in the past, which only exists in the mind. The chorus reinforces the idea of freedom that comes from letting go of negative thoughts, and the belief that lovers are free from impure and unkind thoughts. The song emphasizes that gentleness and love are transformative, and can cleanse the mind and clear the soul.
The second verse continues with this idea of overcoming fear and negative thoughts, which are only in our heads, and that happiness is everywhere if we only choose to see it. The dragons being bled may represent the slaying of inner demons or struggles, leading to a brighter and more positive outlook on life. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, reinforcing the idea that love is the key to overcoming negative thoughts and finding freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
Fill your heart with love today
Today, make an effort to love more deeply and more fully.
Don't play the game of time
Don't spend your time dwelling on the past or anticipating the future.
Things that happened in the past
Events from the past only have power over us if we let them.
Only happened in your mind
What happened in the past is only real in our memories, and those can be distorted over time.
Only in your mind
Past experiences only exist as memories, and memories are subject to our interpretation and mood.
Oh, forget your mind
Stop ruminating on the past and be present in the moment.
And you'll be free yeah
By letting go of the past, we can find freedom in the present.
The writing's on the wall
The signs of what's to come or what's already here are clear to see.
And you can know it all
By being present and aware, we can understand all that is happening within ourselves and in the world around us.
If you choose
It's up to you to make the decision to be present and aware.
Just remember lovers never lose
Those who love deeply will always find happiness and fulfillment, regardless of the circumstances.
'Cause they are free of thoughts unpure
People who love deeply are not weighed down by negativity, self-doubt, or other impure thoughts.
And of thoughts unkind
Those who love deeply do not hold onto harsh or judgmental thoughts about themselves or others.
Gentleness clears the soul
Being gentle and kind to ourselves and others can help us feel more at peace with ourselves and the world.
Love cleans the mind
Love can help to clear our minds of negative thoughts and anxieties, allowing us to be more joyful and present.
And makes it free
Love can help us find freedom and happiness within ourselves.
Oh, happiness is happening
There is joy and wonder to be found all around us, if we are open to it.
The dragons have been bled
The problems or obstacles we face have been overcome or resolved.
Fear's just in your head
Fear is often a product of our own thoughts and imagination, rather than the reality of the situation.
Fear is in your head
Anxiety and fear can be overcome when we recognize that these emotions are largely created by our own thoughts and perceptions.
So forget your head
Stop worrying or overthinking, and be present in the moment.
Free yeah
We can be free of anxiety and negativity by focusing on the present and cultivating love and kindness within ourselves and towards others.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Biff Rose, Paul H. Williams
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