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)
Let Me Sleep Beside You
David Bowie Lyrics
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Because the years of fretting days are right behind you now
Don't return to fields of green where rainbow secrets were told
Place your ragged doll with all the toys and things and deeds
I will show you a game where the winner never wins
Let your hair hang down, wear the dress your mother wore
Let me sleep beside you
Lock away your childhood and throw away the key
For now the streets and city sounds will burn your eyes as coals
We shall drink the oldest wine and velvet skies will linger
Child, you're a woman now, your heart and soul are free
I will boldly light that lamp and we shall walk together
Let your hair hang down, wear the dress your mother wore
Let me sleep beside you
Your darkened eyes throw mystery
But your lips are void of history
You could not imagine that it could happen this way, could you
I will give you dreams and I'll tell you things you'll like to hear
Let your hair hang down, wear the dress your mother wore
Let me sleep beside you
Let me sleep beside you
The lyrics of David Bowie's song Let Me Sleep Beside You depict the transition of a young girl to a woman. The song begins with Bowie urging the girl to let go of her youthful worries and join him in the present where she can experience life without retreating to the fields of green where she once felt safe. This is a metaphor for childhood and innocence that needs to be locked away and forgotten, as it no longer serves her in the adult world.
Bowie takes on the role of a mentor, guiding and showing her how to play a new game where one never wins. This can be seen as a reflection of the struggles of adult life where success is hard to come by, and challenges and failures are a part of the journey.
With lines like "Your darkened eyes throw mystery, but your lips are void of history," Bowie acknowledges the uncertainty that comes with growing up and leaving one's past behind. He promises to give her dreams and tell her things she would like to hear, trying to alleviate her anxieties and fears of an uncertain future.
Overall, the song is a message of guidance and reassurance to young listeners to embrace adulthood and all that comes with it while being supportive of their struggles and guiding them through life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby, baby, brush the dust of youth from your shoulder
Leave behind the worries and struggles of your youth and embrace a new phase of life.
Because the years of fretting days are right behind you now
The troublesome past has ended and a better future lies ahead.
Don't return to fields of green where rainbow secrets were told
Don't dwell on the past and get lost in childhood memories.
Place your ragged doll with all the toys and things and deeds
Let go of the things that once gave you comfort and security.
I will show you a game where the winner never wins
I'll take you on a journey of life where winning is not always the ultimate goal.
Let your hair hang down, wear the dress your mother wore
Be carefree and let loose, embrace the simplicity of the past.
Let me sleep beside you
Let me be there for you and keep you company through the journey of life.
Lock away your childhood and throw away the key
Leave behind the innocence of childhood and embrace the challenges of adulthood.
For now the streets and city sounds will burn your eyes as coals
The harsh realities of life may be difficult to accept at first.
We shall drink the oldest wine and velvet skies will linger
Together we'll indulge in the finer things in life and appreciate the beauty of nature.
Child, you're a woman now, your heart and soul are free
You've grown into a stronger individual with your own set of beliefs and values.
I will boldly light that lamp and we shall walk together
I'll be there for you to guide you through the darkness and uncertainty of life.
Your darkened eyes throw mystery
Your mysterious eyes reflect the complexity of your thoughts and emotions.
But your lips are void of history
Although your eyes may reveal your past, your words suggest that you're ready to move forward.
You could not imagine that it could happen this way, could you
Life has a way of taking unexpected turns that challenge our expectations and assumptions.
I will give you dreams and I'll tell you things you'll like to hear
I'll provide you with comfort and motivation to keep striving towards a brighter future.
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Written by: DAVID BOWIE
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