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)
God Bless The Girl
David Bowie Lyrics
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For there is no other
She says "god has given me a job"
Jacqui loves her work
There is no other
Jacqui's aiming for the stars but landed on the clouds
There is no other
Sitting in her corner too afraid to run away
The wonder turns to danger, spring turns to winter
God bless the girl
But I will treasure, treasure every single moment
God bless the girl
Fire turns to water, light becomes darkness
God bless the girl
And I don't wanna hurt you, just wanna have some fun
God bless the girl
God bless the girl
Yeah, I don't wanna hurt you, just wanna have some fun
God bless the girl
You don't need another friend, you just need a reason
There is no other
Jacqui loves her work, and her work is love
For there is no other
The wonder turns to danger, spring turns to winter
God bless the girl
But I will always treasure, treasure every single moment
God bless the girl
Fire turns to water and light becomes darkness
God bless the girl
I don't wanna hurt you, just wanna have some fun
God bless the girl
God bless the girl
God bless the girl (God bless the girl)
I don't wanna hurt you, just wanna have some fun
God bless the girl (God bless the girl)
The years pass so swiftly
God bless the girl (God bless the girl)
Years pass so swiftly
God bless the girl (God bless the girl)
God bless the girl (God bless the girl)
God bless the girl (God bless the girl)
God bless the girl (God bless the girl)
The lyrics of David Bowie's song "God Bless the Girl" tell the story of Jacqui, a woman who loves her work and sees it as a divine calling. She feels that her job was given to her by God, and that there is no other job for her. Jacqui’s work is her love and passion, and she aims for the stars but lands on the clouds. She doesn't want to run away from her work, and even though she may be hesitant and afraid at times, she remains committed to her work, like a slave without chains.
The song's chorus repeats the phrase "God bless the girl" in a way that suggests that she needs the blessing and protection of a higher power. The verse that follows, "But I will treasure, treasure every single moment," addresses the fleeting nature of time and the importance of living in the moment, relishing every second. The phrase "fire turns to water, light becomes darkness" suggests the inevitability of change and the unpredictability of life, with moments of joy and wonder turning to moments of danger and darkness.
Overall, "God Bless the Girl" celebrates Jacqui’s commitment to her work and the importance of finding purpose in one’s life, even in the face of uncertainty and change.
Line by Line Meaning
Jacqui loves her work, and her work is love
Jacqui is passionate about her job, and it fulfills her emotionally
For there is no other
There is nothing else in her life that brings her the same satisfaction
She says 'god has given me a job'
Jacqui believes that she has been blessed with her work
Jacqui's aiming for the stars but landed on the clouds
She has big aspirations but has not achieved them yet
Sitting in her corner too afraid to run away
She feels trapped and unable to leave her job
Like a slave without chains
She feels trapped and bound by her job, even if it brings her joy
The wonder turns to danger, spring turns to winter
The good things can quickly turn dark and cold
But I will treasure, treasure every single moment
Despite the risks, the moments of joy are still valuable
Fire turns to water, light becomes darkness
Metaphorical changes, from good to bad
And I don't wanna hurt you, just wanna have some fun
An expression of non-harmful intentions
You don't need another friend, you just need a reason
True fulfillment comes from purpose rather than social connections
The years pass so swiftly
Time goes by quickly
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID BOWIE
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on I Can't Give Everything Away
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