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)
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David Bowie Lyrics
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Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Don't let me hear you say life's taking you nowhere
Angel
Come get up, my baby
Look at that sky, life's begun
Come get up, my baby
There's my baby, lost that's all
Once I'm begging you save her little soul
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Come get up, my baby
Last night they loved you
Opening doors and pulling some strings
Angel
Come get up, my baby
In walked luck and you looked in time
Never look back, walk tall, act fine
Come get up, my baby
I'll stick with you, baby, for a thousand years
Nothing's gonna touch you in these golden years
Gold
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Come get up, my baby
Some of these days, and it won't be long
Gonna drive back down where you once belonged
In the back of a dream car twenty foot long
Don't cry, my sweet, don't break my heart
Doing all right, but you gotta get smart
Wish upon, wish upon, day upon day, I believe, oh Lord
I believe all the way
Come get up, my baby
Run for the shadows, run for the shadows
Run for the shadows in these golden years
There's my baby, lost that's all
Once I'm begging you save her little soul
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Come get up, my baby
Don't let me hear you say life's taking you nowhere
Angel
Come get up, my baby
Run for the shadows, run for the shadows
Run for the shadows in these golden years
I'll stick with you, baby, for a thousand years
Nothing's gonna touch you in these golden years
Gold
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
The lyrics of David Bowie’s “Golden Years” speak of a moment of youthful exuberance and brimming possibilities. The song urges the listener to embrace life and enjoy the golden years of youth. The opening lines, “Don't let me hear you say life's taking you nowhere, angel / Come get up my baby,” motivate the listener to seize the moment and make the most of their youth. Bowie speaks of life as a precious gift that is waiting to be experienced fully, with “nights are warm and the days are young” evoking a sense of urgency and a desire to live life to the fullest.
The second verse of the song speaks of luck entering one's life and opening new doors, yet the need to keep looking ahead and not become complacent. The lines “Never look back, walk tall, act fine” encourage the listener to continue to look forward and create their own destiny. The final verse is about leaving the past behind and driving towards a brighter future, with the line “Wish upon, wish upon, day upon day, I believe oh Lord / I believe all the way” emphasizing the importance of having a positive outlook and faith in oneself.
Overall, “Golden Years” is a song about living life with abandon, enjoying the present moment, and having the courage to shape one's own destiny.
Line by Line Meaning
Golden years, gold whop whop whop
The Golden Years are a time of prosperity, success, and happiness, which the repetition of "gold whop whop whop" emphasizes.
Don't let me hear you say life's taking you nowhere, angel
Bowie pleads with his lover not to feel stuck or directionless.
Come get up my baby
Bowie seeks to motivate his lover to take action and seize the day.
Look at that sky, life's begun
Bowie points to the infinite possibilities of life and encourages his lover to embrace them.
Nights are warm and the days are young
Bowie suggests that the present moment is perfect for enjoying life and making the most of one's youth.
There's my baby, lost that's all
Bowie expresses concern for his lover, whom he perceives as needing help or guidance.
Once I'm begging you save her little soul
Bowie implores his lover to listen to his advice and take action to protect herself.
Last night they loved you, opening doors and pulling some strings, angel
Bowie alludes to the fickleness of fame and fortune, implying that one must be careful not to rely too heavily on them.
In walked luck and you looked in time
Bowie suggests that his lover was fortunate to have a stroke of luck when she needed it most.
Never look back, walk tall, act fine
Bowie advises his lover to be confident and move forward without regret or hesitation.
I'll stick with you baby for a thousand years
Bowie promises to support and protect his lover, no matter how long it takes or what challenges they face.
Nothing's gonna touch you in these golden years, gold
Bowie reassures his lover that she will experience only good fortune and no pain or hardship in her Golden Years.
Some of these days, and it won't be long
Bowie suggests that his lover will soon return to a familiar and comfortable place.
Gonna drive back down where you once belonged
Bowie anticipates his lover's homecoming.
In the back of a dream car twenty foot long
Bowie uses hyperbole to illustrate the grandeur of his lover's return journey.
Don't cry my sweet, don't break my heart
Bowie expresses hope that his lover will be happy and safe.
Doing all right, but you gotta get smart
Bowie acknowledges that his lover is capable of handling herself, but advises her to use her intelligence to stay safe.
Wish upon, wish upon, day upon day, I believe oh Lord
Bowie prays for his lover's well-being and success.
Run for the shadows, run for the shadows
Bowie urges his lover to flee from danger or uncertainty.
I believe all the way
Bowie reaffirms his faith in his lover and her ability to succeed.
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Written by: David Bowie
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