David Bowie
David Bowie - I'm Deranged (Reprise) Lyrics
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I'd start to believe if I were to bleed
Thin skies, the man chains his hands held high
Cruise me blond, cruise me babe
A blond belief beyond, beyond, beyond
No return, no return
I'm deranged
I'm deranged down, down, down
So cruise me babe, cruise me baby
And the rain sets in
It's the angel man
I'm deranged
Cruise me, cruise me, cruise me baby
The clutch of life
And the fist of love
Over your head
Big deal Salaam
Be real deranged Salaam
Before we reel
I'm deranged
And the rain sets in
It's the angel man
I'm deranged
And the rain sets in
It's the angel man
I'm deranged
And the rain sets in
It's the angel man
I'm deranged
Cruise me, cruise me, cruise me baby
I'm deranged
And the rain sets in
It's the angel man
The song "I'm Deranged [Reprise]" by David Bowie is a haunting and enigmatic piece that captures the theme of derangement and chaos. The lyrics are cryptic and can be interpreted in various ways. One possible way of interpreting the lyrics is that it talks about how secrets spread, and one can be convinced of their authenticity by the mere fact that they can affect them emotionally. The reference to thin skies and a man holding his hands high could be depicting a sense of vulnerability and surrender to a higher power. The phrases "cruise me blond, cruise me babe" and "cruise me, cruise me, cruise me baby" seem to be reminiscent of the era's obsession with cruising and finding sexual partners. The lyrics "no return, no return" suggest a sense of impending doom and the inevitability of certain situations.
The chorus, "I'm deranged down, down, down" is repeated several times, and seems to convey a sense of an inner battle that is being lost. The imagery of rain and the "angel man" evoke a sense of sadness and despair. The lines "the clutch of life and the fist of love over your head" suggest a sense of being trapped and suffocated by the weight of expectations and love. The strange phrase "big deal Salam, be real deranged Salam before we reel" can be interpreted in various ways, but it seems to connote that madness is preferable to the mundanity of reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Funny how secrets travel
It is interesting how secrets spread from person to person, often traveling further than we could imagine.
I'd start to believe if I were to bleed
If I were to experience intense pain, I might finally believe in something worth believing in.
Thin skies, the man chains his hands held high
The skies are proving to be empty and insubstantial, yet this man still raises his hands up in a gesture of surrender or worship.
Cruise me blond, cruise me babe
I want to be swept away by a beautiful woman with blonde hair who can show me a good time.
A blond belief beyond, beyond, beyond
I am chasing after an idea or belief that seems almost unattainable, yet I cannot help being drawn to it.
No return, no return
Once I commit to this course of action, there will be no turning back.
I'm deranged
I feel like I am losing my grip on reality and becoming untethered from the world around me.
Deranged down, down, down
This feeling of insanity or disorientation is intensifying and becoming more overwhelming.
So cruise me babe, cruise me baby
Despite feeling lost and alone, I am still longing for someone to take me away and show me a good time.
And the rain sets in
The weather is changing and becoming darker or more ominous, signaling a shift in my mood or mental state.
It's the angel man
There is a figure or entity that I am perceiving as holy, divine, or otherworldly, even though it may be a product of my own imagination.
The clutch of life
Life can feel like it is squeezing you tightly, constricting your movements and making it hard to breathe.
And the fist of love
Love can feel like a powerful force, striking you hard and leaving a lasting impression.
Over your head
These intense experiences are happening to you and affecting you, but you may not fully understand or comprehend them.
Big deal salaam
Despite these existential or emotional struggles, we are expected to behave calmly and rationally.
Be real deranged salaam
However, sometimes it can be helpful or even necessary to embrace our irrational or disordered thoughts and feelings, rather than suppressing them.
Before we reel
Before we fully lose our grip on reality or our emotional stability, we should take steps to address our issues and regain control.
Contributed by Gavin T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.