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)
Velvet Goldmine
David Bowie Lyrics
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You got rings on your fingers and your hair's hot red
You got wit from my tongue, name on the sun
I gotcha going to my breast
'Cause you're the only one, who uses school to pleasure
You make me act real gone, you make me trawl along
I had to ravish your capsule and suck you dry
Why if I don't have you home, we'll have to fight alone
Hang all together
Velvet goldmine, you stroke me like the rain
Snake it, take it, panther princess you must stay
Velvet goldmine, naked on your chain
I'll be your king volcano right for you again and again
My velvet goldmine
You're my taste, my trip, I'll be your master zip
I'll suck your hair for kicks, you'll make me jump to my feet
So you'll give me your hand, give me your sound
Let my sea wash your face, I'm falling, I can't stand
Ooh, put your mink on
Velvet goldmine, you stroke me like the rain
Snake it, take it, panther princess you must stay
Velvet goldmine, naked on your chain
I'll be your king volcano right for you again and again
My velvet goldmine
Oh
Shoot you down, bang bang
Velvet goldmine, you stroke me like the rain
Snake it, take it, panther princess you must stay
Velvet goldmine, naked on your chain
I'll be your king volcano right for you again and again
My velvet goldmine
Velvet goldmine
Velvet goldmine
My velvet goldmine
Velvet goldmine
Velvet goldmine
The lyrics of David Bowie's song "Velvet Goldmine" are open to interpretation but one possible meaning is that the song is about sexual liberation and exploration. The singer describes their intense attraction to another person, emphasizing their physicality, independence, and unique style. The lines "you got rings on your fingers and your hair's hot red" and "snake it, take it, panther princess you must stay" suggest that the object of desire is non-conformist and perhaps queer or gender-nonconforming. The repetition of the phrase "Velvet Goldmine" may refer to a state of ecstasy, a specific physical location, or even a person's sexuality.
The second verse of the song alludes to drug use, with the lines "I had to ravish your capsule and suck you dry" implying that the singer is consuming something from the other person. The refrain "Velvet Goldmine, you stroke me like the rain" suggests that the other person has a powerful and intoxicating effect on the singer. The song ends with the ominous line "shoot you down, bang bang," which could represent a refusal to conform to society's norms around desire and sexuality.
Line by Line Meaning
You got crazy legs, you got amazing head
You have an incredible body and an unbelievable oral sex game.
You got rings on your fingers and your hair's hot red
You have an individual style and a unique look that sets you apart from others.
You got wit from my tongue, name on the sun
You are intelligent and quick-witted, and I am so impressed with you that I would put your name on the sun as a symbol of your greatness.
I gotcha going to my breast
I have you falling in love with me, and you cannot resist my charms.
'Cause you're the only one, who uses school to pleasure
You are the only person I know who can find pleasure in even the most mundane of situations, such as school.
You make me act real gone, you make me trawl along
You have such a profound effect on me that I feel like I am not in control of my own actions and am just following you wherever you go.
I had to ravish your capsule and suck you dry
I could not resist the urge to consume you entirely and take everything you had to offer.
Feel the teeth in your bone, heal ya head with my own
I am so connected with you that I can feel your pain and will do anything to heal you.
Why if I don't have you home, we'll have to fight alone
If we are not together, we will be forced to face our battles on our own, and I do not want to do that.
Hang all together
We need to stay united and support each other through anything.
Velvet goldmine, you stroke me like the rain
You excite me and give me pleasure like the gentle touch of rainfall on my skin.
Snake it, take it, panther princess you must stay
Keep your fierce and seductive persona intact, and never let anyone dull your shine.
Velvet goldmine, naked on your chain
You are a force to be reckoned with, and you are in control of the power you possess.
I'll be your king volcano right for you again and again
I will be your passionate and explosive partner who is always ready to satisfy you.
You're my taste, my trip, I'll be your master zip
You are exactly what I am looking for, and I will be your dominant partner who takes control in the bedroom.
I'll suck your hair for kicks, you'll make me jump to my feet
I am so attracted to you that even something as small as playing with your hair excites me, and just being around you makes me feel alive.
So you'll give me your hand, give me your sound
I want you to trust me and share yourself with me completely.
Let my sea wash your face, I'm falling, I can't stand
Let me take care of you and show you how much I care, even as I am falling deeper in love with you.
Ooh, put your mink on
Get dressed up and let's go out, because we are going to have a wild and exciting time together.
Shoot you down, bang bang
I will protect you and be your loyal partner, willing to fight anyone who threatens us.
Velvet goldmine
You are my beautiful, valuable treasure that I will always cherish.
Velvet goldmine
You are the most precious thing in my life, and I will always be committed to you.
My velvet goldmine
You are mine, and nothing can ever change that.
Velvet goldmine
You are the embodiment of everything I have ever wanted in a partner.
Velvet goldmine
You are my shining star that guides me through life.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID BOWIE
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Gabriele De luca
You got crazy legs, you got amazing head
You got rings on your fingers and your hair's hot red
You got wit from my tongue, name on the sun
I gotcha going to my breast
'Cause you're the only one, who uses school to pleasure
You make me act real gone, you make me trawl along
I had to ravish your capsule and suck you dry
Feel the teeth in your bone, heal ya head with my own
Why if I don't have you home, we'll have to fight alone
Hang all together
Velvet goldmine, you stroke me like the rain
Snake it, take it, panther princess you must stay
Velvet goldmine, naked on your chain
I'll be your king volcano right for you again and again
My velvet goldmine
You're my taste, my trip, I'll be your master zip
I'll suck your hair for kicks, you'll make me jump to my feet
So you'll give me your hand, give me your sound
Let my sea wash your face, I'm falling, I can't stand
Ooh, put your mink on
Velvet goldmine, you stroke me like the rain
Snake it, take it, panther princess you must stay
Velvet goldmine, naked on your chain
I'll be your king volcano right for you again and again
My velvet goldmine
Oh
Shoot you down, bang bang
Velvet goldmine, you stroke me like the rain
Snake it, take it, panther princess you must stay
Velvet goldmine, naked on your chain
I'll be your king volcano right for you again and again
My velvet goldmine
Velvet goldmine
Velvet goldmine
My velvet goldmine
Velvet goldmine
Velvet goldmine
JANE SIMPSON
Enchanting, theatrical, David Bowie was an artist. An incredible artist 😀
Блудный Сын
enchantings i'ts one of the winx transformation
Marco Soares
He was a genius and I want to be just like him in my next round in this little planet ... In a few centuries .
Spectacular Trash
What a great voice and what a great song!
Gabriele De luca
You got crazy legs, you got amazing head
You got rings on your fingers and your hair's hot red
You got wit from my tongue, name on the sun
I gotcha going to my breast
'Cause you're the only one, who uses school to pleasure
You make me act real gone, you make me trawl along
I had to ravish your capsule and suck you dry
Feel the teeth in your bone, heal ya head with my own
Why if I don't have you home, we'll have to fight alone
Hang all together
Velvet goldmine, you stroke me like the rain
Snake it, take it, panther princess you must stay
Velvet goldmine, naked on your chain
I'll be your king volcano right for you again and again
My velvet goldmine
You're my taste, my trip, I'll be your master zip
I'll suck your hair for kicks, you'll make me jump to my feet
So you'll give me your hand, give me your sound
Let my sea wash your face, I'm falling, I can't stand
Ooh, put your mink on
Velvet goldmine, you stroke me like the rain
Snake it, take it, panther princess you must stay
Velvet goldmine, naked on your chain
I'll be your king volcano right for you again and again
My velvet goldmine
Oh
Shoot you down, bang bang
Velvet goldmine, you stroke me like the rain
Snake it, take it, panther princess you must stay
Velvet goldmine, naked on your chain
I'll be your king volcano right for you again and again
My velvet goldmine
Velvet goldmine
Velvet goldmine
My velvet goldmine
Velvet goldmine
Velvet goldmine
Shane Darling
Thank you
Javier
Uno de mis temas favoritos de Bowie. Greetings from Spain.
Cazz Marie
David Bowie is king 👑
Fernando Luiz
Ó sim minha cara senhorita pode crer aí estupor que o melhor som.
ELA+ Elaine Lima Scorzato Gessner
O melhor do mundo!