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)
Word on a Wing
David Bowie Lyrics
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You walked into my life
Out of my dreams
I don't need another change
Still you forced your way
Into my scheme of things
You say we're growing
In this age of grand illusion
You walked into my life
Out of my dreams
Sweet name, you're born once again for me
Sweet name, you're born once again for me
Oh, sweet name, I call you again
You're born once again for me
Just because I believe, don't mean I don't think as well
Don't have to question everything
In heaven or hell
Lord, I kneel and offer you
My word on a wing
And I'm trying hard to fit among
Your scheme of things
It's safer than a strange land
But I still care for myself
And I don't stand in my own light
Lord, Lord, MY prayer flies
Like a word on a wing
My prayer flies
Like a word on a wing
Does my prayer fit in
With your scheme of things?
In this age of grand illusion
You walked into my life
Out of my dreams
Sweet name, you're born once again for me
Just as long as I can see, I'll never stop this vision flowing
I look twice and you're still flowing
Just as long as I can walk
I'll walk beside you, I'm alive in you
Sweet name, you're born once again for me
And I'm ready to shape the scheme of things
Ooh, ready to shape
The scheme of things
Ooh, ready to shape
The scheme of things
Ooh, ready to shape
The scheme of things
Ooh, ready to shape
The scheme of things
Lord, I kneel and offer you
My word on a wing
And I'm trying hard to fit among
Your scheme of things
It's safer than a strange land,
But I still care for myself
And I don't stand in my own light
Oh Lord, Lord, Lord, my prayer flies
Like a word on a wing
And I'm trying hard to fit among
Your scheme of things
It's safer than a strange land,
But I still care for myself
And I don't stand in my own light
Lord, Lord, my prayer flies
Like a word on a wing
My prayer flies like a word on a wing
Does my prayer fit in
With your scheme of things?
In "Word on a Wing," David Bowie is reflecting on the illusionary nature of life and spirituality. He sings about the arrival of a person who appeared out of his dreams, but who he did not necessarily need or want. Nevertheless, this person still found their way into Bowie's "scheme of things." Bowie appears to be questioning the notion of growing spiritually, wondering if it is truly possible or if it is just another illusion. The repeated refrain, "Sweet name, you're born once again for me," seems to suggest that this person or concept keeps reappearing in his life.
As the song progresses, Bowie expresses his own beliefs about spirituality and his relationship with a higher power. He kneels and offers his "word on a wing," acknowledging that he is trying to fit into a larger scheme of things. However, he also asserts that he cares for himself and does not blindly follow everything that is presented to him. Bowie concludes by once again questioning whether his prayer fits into the larger scheme of things.
Overall, "Word on a Wing" is an introspective and somewhat questioning look at spirituality and the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
In this age of grand illusion
In this time where things aren't as they seem
You walked into my life
You came into my life unexpectedly
Out of my dreams
Like something I had only imagined
I don't need another change
I'm content with how things are
Still you forced your way
But you still made your way
Into my scheme of things
Into my plans for the future
You say we're growing
You claim we're evolving
Growing heart and soul
Growing emotionally and spiritually
Sweet name, you're born once again for me
You are like something new, fresh and rejuvenating
Oh, sweet name, I call you again
You have a significant impact on me
Just because I believe, don't mean I don't think as well
I can have faith and be rational at the same time
Don't have to question everything
I don't need to doubt everything
In heaven or hell
In good or bad situations
Lord, I kneel and offer you
I humbly offer you
My word on a wing
My heartfelt prayer
And I'm trying hard to fit among
And I'm making an effort to be a part of
Your scheme of things
Your divine plan
It's safer than a strange land
It's better to be part of God's plan than to be lost
But I still care for myself
But I still prioritize my own wellbeing
And I don't stand in my own light
And I don't want to be selfish
My prayer flies
My plea to you ascends
Like a word on a wing
Like a message carried by the wind
Just as long as I can see, I'll never stop this vision flowing
As long as I have faith, I'll never lose hope
I look twice and you're still flowing
I search for comfort and you're always there
Just as long as I can walk
As long as I have strength
I'll walk beside you, I'm alive in you
I'll be your companion and your life exists in me
And I'm ready to shape the scheme of things
And I am willing to be an instrument of your will
Lord, Lord, Lord, my prayer flies
My plea to you, my God, rises
Does my prayer fit in
Is my plea in line with
With your scheme of things?
Your divine plan?
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Written by: David Bowie
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