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)
Yassassin
David Bowie Lyrics
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Yassassin - I walk without a sound
Yassassin - just a working man, no judge of men
Yassassin - but such a life I've never known
We came from the farmlands
To live in the city
We walked proud and lustful
You want to fight
But I don't want to leave
Or drift away
Yassassin - I'm not a moody guy
Yassassin - I walk without a sound
Yassassin - just a working man, no judge of men
Yassassin - but such a life I've never known
Look at this - no second glances
Look at this - no value of love
Look at this - just sun and steel
Look at this - then look at us
If there's someone in charge
Then listen to me
Don't say nothing's wrong
'cause I've got a love
And she's afeared
You want to fight
But I don't want to leave
Or drift away
Yassassin - I'm not a moody guy
Yassassin - I walk without a sound
Yassassin - just a working man, no judge of men
Yassassin - but such a life I've never known
Yassassin - I'm not a moody guy
Yassassin - I walk without a sound
Yassassin - just a working man, no judge of men
Yassassin - but such a life I've never known
Yassassin, yassassin, yassassin, yassassin
The song Yassassin by David Bowie is a powerful statement on cultural identity, self-discovery, and personal empowerment. The chorus of the song emphasizes that the singer is not someone who is moody or temperamental, but rather a hard-working man who has never known the kind of life he sees around him. The verses, however, tell a different story. The singer speaks of his journey from the countryside to the city, where he and his fellow immigrants walk with pride and lust for life. He also expresses compassion for the woman he loves, who is afraid in a world that values sun and steel over love and emotion.
The use of the word "yassassin" is significant, as it is a Turkish word meaning "long live." In this context, it serves as a rallying cry for self-affirmation and cultural pride, regardless of the challenges faced in a foreign land. Overall, the song is a commentary on the immigrant experience and the struggle to find one's place in a new and often hostile world.
Line by Line Meaning
Yassassin - I'm not a moody guy
I am not easily affected by my emotions or moods.
Yassassin - I walk without a sound
I move quietly and stealthily.
Yassassin - just a working man, no judge of men
I am not in a position to judge others, just a regular working person.
Yassassin - but such a life I've never known
My life has been different from what I have seen in this new place.
We came from the farmlands
We were originally farmers
To live in the city
We moved to the city to start a new life and pursue new opportunities.
We walked proud and lustful
We were confident in our new surroundings and felt a strong desire for success and fulfillment.
In this resonant world
In this world that is full of constantly changing sounds and vibrations.
You want to fight
You are ready for conflict or confrontation.
But I don't want to leave
I am not interested in abandoning my current situation or giving up.
Or drift away
Or lose my sense of direction or focus.
Look at this - no second glances
No attention is being paid to us or our situation.
Look at this - no value of love
Love and relationships are not appreciated or valued in this place or situation.
Look at this - just sun and steel
This place is harsh and unforgiving, with no warmth or compassion.
Look at this - then look at us
Comparing our situation with the cold, impersonal environment around us.
If there's someone in charge
If there is a person or authority figure responsible for our current situation.
Then listen to me
I have opinions and ideas that need to be heard and considered.
Don't say nothing's wrong
Don't dismiss or ignore the problems and difficulties we are facing.
'cause I've got a love
Because I have a significant other or lover who is important to me.
And she's afeared
And she is afraid or concerned about our situation.
Yassassin, yassassin, yassassin, yassassin
Repeating the title of the song, which is an Arabic word meaning 'long live the assassin.'
Contributed by Muhammad F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@manikpanik4510
Yassassin - I'm not a moody guy
Yassassin - I walk without a sound
Yassassin - Just a working man, no judge of men
Yassassin - But such a life I've never known
We came from the farmlands
To live in the city
We walked proud and lustful
In this resonant world
You want to fight
But I don't want to leave
Or drift away
Yassassin, (chorus)
Look at this - no second glances
Look at this - no value of love
Look at this - just sun and steel
Look at this - then look at us
If there's someone in charge
Then listen to me
Don't say nothing's wrong
'Cause I've got a love
And she's afeared
You want to fight
But I don't want to leave
Or drift away
Yassassin (chorus)
Written by Bowie in the 70’s with inspiration of the Turkish working class migrants in Germany
@warszaw4
hiçbir yerden gelmedim david reyizi çok severim hep buradaydım
@stalkercreature
bende 😎🖤
@kaori_kanzaki
Ben de... işin kötüsü bu adamı Türkiye de pek bilen yok...
@iggystardust511
seni çok özlüyoruz dünyayı satan adam. vücudumuzdaki her atomun bir zamanlar yıldızların parçası olduğu söylenir. belki de aramızdan ayrılmamışsındır, evine dönmüşsündür.
@KonumYildizi
Yassasin means: hurray! long live! in turkish. bowie saw that word on a graffiti at berlin. But my favorite song still cat people :))
@AAABBBCCCDDDEEEFFFGGGHHHIIIJJJ
I am turkish
@OoHaKaNoO
@@AAABBBCCCDDDEEEFFFGGGHHHIIIJJJ kizlar domalin seref geldi hemde turk
@1kr4
@@OoHaKaNoO GDKDYKDYKKGDGSKKSG
@kanieloutis4558
Am I turkish ? Yeep Im half turkish my dad is turkish. He s from abana. I gonna go to abana and istanbul yasssasinn)))
@damlaakdeniz5641
@@kanieloutis4558 there is no abana but you should go to Adana delicious food :))