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)
Thursday's Child
David Bowie Lyrics
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Doing my best with what I had
Nothing much happened all the same
Something about me stood apart
A whisper of hope that seemed to fail
Maybe I'm born right out of my time
Breaking my life in two
Throw me tomorrow, oh oh
Now that I really got a chance
Throw me tomorrow, oh oh
Everything's falling into place
Throw me tomorrow, oh oh
Seeing my past to let it go
Yeah, Throw me tomorrow, oh oh
Only for you I don't regret
And I was Thursday's child (oh, oh)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was
Oh, oh
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was
Sometimes I cried my heart to sleep
Shuffling days and lonesome nights
Sometimes my courage fell to my feet
Lucky old sun is in my sky
Nothing prepared me for your smile
Lighting the darkness of my soul
Innocence in your arms
(Throw me, don't, oh, ah ah, yeah)
Throw me tomorrow, oh oh
Now that I really got a chance
Throw me tomorrow, oh oh
Everything's falling into place
Throw me tomorrow, oh oh
Seeing my past to let it go
Yeah, throw me tomorrow, oh oh
Only for you I don't regret
And I was Thursday's child
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was
Thursday's child (oh, oh)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was
Thursday's child (ah ah ah)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was (ooh, ohh, oh, oh)
Ah ah ah
Monday, Tuesday (ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah)
Wednesday, born I was (ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah)
Oh, oh
Monday, Tuesday (ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah)
Wednesday, born I was ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah)
Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah
Monday, Tuesday (ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah)
Wednesday, born I was (ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah)
Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah
In David Bowie's song "Thursday's Child", he talks about his struggles in life and how he has always done his best with what he had, but nothing much happened. He knows that something about him is out of place in his time, which has caused him to break his life into two parts. However, with a newfound chance to change his life, he's asking to be thrown into tomorrow. Everything is finally falling into place for him, and he can now let go of his past with only one regret, which is not having met his significant other sooner. He was born on Thursday, and the song repeats the days of the week that he was born to highlight the significance of Thursday.
The song is about longing for change, hopelessness, and the desire to be accepted. The lyrics “Throw me tomorrow, oh oh, Now that I really got a chance” show that the singer is eager to move on and make a change, and he wants to be thrown into the future. Bowie seems to be hopeful that things will now start falling into place for him, and he can finally find solace in his present. Bowie's use of the days of the week to emphasize his birth date and the use of "Thursday's child" also shows how Bowie is trying to explain his personality and the characteristics that run deep into him as born on Thursday to the listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
All of my life I've tried so hard
Throughout my entire existence, I have given my all in everything I do.
Doing my best with what I had
Using the resources available, I always gave my utmost.
Nothing much happened all the same
Despite my best efforts, success eluded me.
Something about me stood apart
I had a unique quality that set me apart from others.
A whisper of hope that seemed to fail
I had a dream that was difficult to achieve and always seemed out of reach.
Maybe I'm born right out of my time
Perhaps I was destined to exist in a different era.
Breaking my life in two
My life was once a whole, but now it is in pieces.
Throw me tomorrow, oh oh
I'm ready for whatever the future holds.
Now that I really got a chance
Now that I have an opportunity to move forward in life.
Everything's falling into place
All the pieces of my life are coming together.
Seeing my past to let it go
Reflecting on my past and letting go of things that hold me back.
Only for you I don't regret
I have no regrets as long as I have your support.
And I was Thursday's child (oh, oh)
I was born on a Thursday, as per the poem 'Monday's Child'.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was
Follows the pattern of the poem 'Monday's Child'.
Sometimes I cried my heart to sleep
Sometimes I felt so hopeless that I cried myself to sleep.
Shuffling days and lonesome nights
Days and nights seemed to blur together, full of loneliness.
Sometimes my courage fell to my feet
I had moments where my bravery completely dissipated.
Lucky old sun is in my sky
I now feel fortunate and grateful for what I have.
Nothing prepared me for your smile
Your smile was unexpected but has brought great joy to my life.
Lighting the darkness of my soul
Your presence has illuminated the darkest corners of my being.
Innocence in your arms
Your embrace is pure and comforting.
(Throw me, don't, oh, ah ah, yeah)
This line does not hold a clear meaning, but appears to be a plea for action or change.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was
Repeats the pattern of 'Monday's Child'.
Thursday's child (oh, oh)
Refers to the first line and my Thursday birth.
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was
Repeats the pattern of 'Monday's Child'.
Thursday's child (ah ah ah)
Refers to the first line and my Thursday birth.
Monday, Tuesday (ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah)
Repeats the days of the week pattern, with 'Thursday' being the endpoint.
Wednesday, born I was (ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah)
States the day of my birth.
Oh, oh
A repetition of the previous line for emphasis.
Monday, Tuesday (ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah)
Repeats the days of the week pattern, with 'Thursday' being the endpoint.
Wednesday, born I was ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah)
States the day of my birth.
Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah
A repetition of the previous line for emphasis.
Monday, Tuesday (ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah)
Repeats the days of the week pattern, with 'Thursday' being the endpoint.
Wednesday, born I was (ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah)
States the day of my birth.
Ah ah ah ah, ah ah ah ah
A repetition of the previous line for emphasis.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Bowie, Reeves Gabrels
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@jeffreybarkin3177
Disagree...
See "Letting Go" like "Walking Away", as relationships have their own respective Lives or Terms.
People who were once close can drift apart, as they mature or become fascinated by other interests or people, it seems.
Best to honest and strive to be Fair to each other when this occurs, and not bully or take advantage.
Any Thoughts?
@tgone23
All of my life I've tried so hard
Doing my best with what I had
Nothing much happened all the same
Something about me stood apart
A whisper of hope that seemed to fail
Maybe I'm born right out of my time
Breaking my life in two
Throw me tomorrow, oh, oh
Now that I really got a chance
Throw me tomorrow, oh, oh
Everything's falling into place
Throw me tomorrow, oh, oh
Seeing my past to let it go
Throw me tomorrow, oh, oh
Only for you I don't regret
And I was Thursday's child (oh, oh, oh, oh)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was
Sometimes I cry my heart to sleep
Nothing prepared me for your smile
Lighting the darkness of my soul
Innocence in your arms
Throw me down, ah yeah
Throw me tomorrow, oh, oh
Now that I really got a chance
Throw me tomorrow, oh, oh
Everything's falling into place
Throw me tomorrow, oh, oh
Seeing my past to let it go
Throw me tomorrow, oh, oh
Only for you I don't regret
And I was Thursday's child
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was
Thursday's child
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was
Thursday's child (ah, ah, ah)
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, born I was
Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah, ah
@francescobeggio9806
My god, how beautiful he was...
@caramelspice7244
Just thinking the same...❤️💔❤️
@whenthemorningstarssangtogxrxs
Is
@TheBella2u
❤
@Chris_WG
i miss him and george michael - such beautiful people <3
@marianaevangelina7541
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
@fotonomad69
The ultimate chameleon. An immortal genius.
@netmat04
Ultimate for sure, but interestingly I've heard he never liked being called a chameleon as they blend in with their surroundings!
@naaz962
@@netmat04 Indeed, he while he may sure change his style like one, he never blended in. He was always extraordinary to look at and always stood out
@sacotafiruta2348
The ultimate maybe is Damiano David born in the same genuary day of Bowie.