David Bowie
Modern Love Lyrics

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I don't want to go out
I won't stay in

Get things done
I catch a paper boy
But things don't really change

I'm standing in the wind

But I never wave bye-bye
But I try, I try
There's no sign of life

It's just the power to charm
I'm lying in the rain
But I never wave bye-bye
But I try, I try
Never gonna fall for (modern love)
Walks beside me (modern love)
Walks on by (modern love)
Gets me to the church on time (church on time)
Terrifies me (church on time)

Makes me party (church on time)
Puts my trust in god and man (God and man)
No confessions (God and man)
No religion (God and man)

Don't believe in modern love

It's not really work
It's just the power to charm
I'm still standing in the wind
But I never wave bye-bye
But I try, I try
Never gonna fall for (modern love)
Walks beside me (modern love)
Walks on by (modern love)

Gets me to the church on time (church on time)

Terrifies me (church on time)
Makes me party (church on time)
Puts my trust in god and man (God and man)
No confessions (God and man)
No religion (God and man)
Don't believe in modern love
(Modern love), (modern love), (modern love)
(Modern love) modern love walks beside me (modern love)
(Modern love) modern love walks on by (modern love)
(Modern love) modern love walks beside me (modern love)
(Modern love) modern love walks on by (modern love)

(Modern love) never gonna fall for (modern love)
(Modern love), (modern love), (modern love)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Modern Love's song David Bowie appear to be an ode to the legend himself. The opening lines of "I don't want to go out, I won't stay in" suggest that the singer is in two minds about whether to venture out or stay put. It's possible that the singer is inspired by David Bowie, who was known for his boundary-pushing, genre-defying music that challenged the norms of society.

Despite the uncertainty, the chorus reveals that the singer is determined not to fall for modern love. In fact, he puts his trust in God and man, rather than believing in the concept of modern love. This could be a commentary on the shallow nature of modern romance, which is often driven by social media, dating apps, and other fleeting experiences.

Throughout the song, there are references to David Bowie, such as the lines "But I never wave bye-bye, But I try, I try", which could be a nod to Bowie's famous song "Heroes". The chorus also mentions "church on time", which is likely a reference to Bowie's song "Absolute Beginners". Overall, the lyrics appear to be a celebration of David Bowie's legacy and a rejection of modern society's superficial values.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't want to go out
I do not wish to leave my dwelling

I won't stay in
I do not desire to remain indoors

Get things done
Achieving productivity

I catch a paper boy
I retrieve a newspaper delivery

But things don't really change
However, this action does not bring significant transformation

I'm standing in the wind
I am stationary amidst the breeze

But I never wave bye-bye
Although I may depart, I do not bid farewell

But I try, I try
However, I attempt to leave

There's no sign of life
I am unable to detect living beings

It's just the power to charm
Allure and appeal is my sole capability

I'm lying in the rain
I am horizontally resting amidst precipitation

Never gonna fall for (modern love)
I refuse to succumb to contemporary affections

Walks beside me (modern love)
Modern love accompanies me

Walks on by (modern love)
However, modern love disregards me

Gets me to the church on time (church on time)
Modern love ensures my timely arrival at the religious institution

Terrifies me (church on time)
Despite its assistance, modern love instills fear within me

Makes me party (church on time)
Modern love inspires me to celebrate

Puts my trust in god and man (God and man)
I believe and rely on divine and human entities

No confessions (God and man)
However, I do not confess my sins to them

No religion (God and man)
Moreover, I do not adhere to any particular belief system

Don't believe in modern love
I do not have faith in present-day romance

(Modern love), (modern love), (modern love)
Modern love is repeatedly mentioned

(Modern love) modern love walks beside me (modern love)
The presence of modern love alongside me is reiterated

(Modern love) modern love walks on by (modern love)
However, modern love tends to ignore me

(Modern love) never gonna fall for (modern love)
I will never give in to modern love's allurement

(Modern love), (modern love), (modern love)
Once again, modern love is repeatedly articulated

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@kadavrexqis

3y↑266

Here are the lyrics:

I know when to go out
And when to stay in
Get things done

I catch a paper boy
But things don't really change
I'm standing in the wind
But I never wave bye-bye

But I try
I try

There's no sign of life
It's just the power to charm
I'm lying in the rain
But I never wave bye-bye

But I try
I try

Never gonna fall for
Modern love walks beside me
Modern love walks on by
Modern love gets me to the church on time

Church on time terrifies me
Church on time makes me party
Church on time puts my trust in God and man

God and man no confessions
God and man no religion
God and man don't believe in modern love

It's not really work
It's just the power to charm
Still standing in the wind
But I never wave bye-bye

But I try
I try

Never gonna fall for
Modern love walks beside me
Modern love walks on by
Modern love gets me to the church on time

Church on time terrifies me
Church on time makes me party
Church on time puts my trust in God and man

God and man no confessions
God and man no religion
God and man don't believe in modern love

Modern love walks beside me
Modern love walks on by
Modern love gets me to the church on time

Church on time terrifies me
Church on time makes me party
Church on time puts my trust in God and man

God and man no confessions
God and man no religion
God and man don't believe in modern love

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@belugonzalez9269

3y↑171

LETRA:

I know when to go out
Know when to stay in
Get things done
I catch a paper boy
But things don't really change
I'm standing in the wind
But I never wave bye-bye
But I try, I try
There's no sign of life
It's just the power to charm
I'm lying in the rain
But I never wave bye-bye
But I try, I try
Never gonna fall for
walks beside me
(Modern love) walks on by
(Modern love) gets me to the church on time
(Church on time) terrifies me
(Church on time) makes me party
(Church on time) puts my trust in God and man
(God and man) no confession
(God and man) no religion
(God and man) don't believe in modern love
It's not really work
It's just the power to charm
I'm still standing in the wind
But I never wave bye bye
But I try, I try
Never gonna fall for
walks beside me
(Modern love) walks on by
(Modern love) gets me to the church on time
(Church on time) terrifies me
(Church on time) makes me party
(Church on time) puts my trust in God and man
(God and man) no confession
(God and man) no religion
(God and man) don't believe in modern love
walks beside me
(Modern love) walks on by
(Modern love) gets me to the church on time
(Church on time) terrifies me
(Church on time) makes me party
(Church on time) puts my trust in God and man
(God and man) no confession
(God and man) no religion
(God and man) I don't believe in modern love
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(Modern love)
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Never gonna fall for
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All comments from YouTube:

@DreamOn510

11w↑274

Who's Still Here In 2024 ???

@Kayla-bk6lq

4w↑2

🫡🫡🫡

@Marvinalbertouribe666

4w↑3

Meee

@AnnieSherman29

4w↑1

@brianfitzpatrick1215

4w↑2

Oh heck yes!! Timeless tune.

@brunocardoso9098

4w↑2

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@wibukaminolepofficial

14w↑397

Vocal - 100%
Melody - 100%
Poetry - 100%
Legend - 100%

@glennandric6846

13w↑5

I disagree, all are 150% (lol). Cheers

@fredhominal5029

12w↑4

C'était en plus un peu l'homme idéal ! . 💙

@simoneguerri1689

11w↑2

❤ Mito ❤

@pauljohnson1400

10w↑2

For this music video:
Hair & Make-Up - 100%
Costume and Stage Design - 100%
Crowd Reaction - 100% (The energy in this arena was incredible, it was filmed at the Philadephia Spectrum)

If I could go back in time to watch one concert, David Bowie's Serious Moonlight Tour would be the one!

@darrinkalat4857

There is no such thing as 150%@@glennandric6846

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@user-ns1ql2rq9y

9w↑159

A man ahead of its time, still sounds modern and better than todays music.

@garycarr3857

4w↑3

David Bowie

@ibenebuchanon4780

Written and produced by Chicc

@funkyflights

24w↑310

This is my favorite song by David Bowie, it’s just got an uplifting feel, lifts you up !

@jacktorrance98

24w↑10

Same my friend, for me the best song too

@user-fw8eh9zg4n

23w↑8

Same as me❤
I am happy to hear that 😊

@pommygeezer9309

23w↑13

does it get you to the church on time?

@Jennyhen17

22w↑5

Mine too!

@rebeccamariabolton7131

20w↑5

Same ❤❤

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@gabrieljames7998

4y↑3.8K

Don't be sad because he's gone, be happy because he was here

@randallcanady2169

4y↑47

I miss him

@scorchioD

4y↑26

oh my god you're so right x

@cyndicoll5037

4y↑11

Love David music

@jackycapes111

4y↑24

I miss him. I'm a big fan off David Bowie!! R.I.P Mr Bowie!!

@didier.gerost.07

4y↑10

perfectly well thought and true !

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@feralplace4047

4y↑3.7K

I met him in NYC. Even though you could feel that you were around a super human, he was extremely soft spoken and kind. Rest In Peace, Starman.

@nuunkitapanj9761

4y↑33

Love

@jeanetteduda6611

4y↑54

Well put marswmn. I can sum up Bowie in one word......... "Class"

@keith9482

marswmn https://youtu.be/mhzYurR988U 🙏🏻👍🏻

@keith9482

4y↑2

Nuunkita Panj https://youtu.be/mhzYurR988U 🙏🏻👍🏻

@keith9482

4y↑1

Jeanette Duda https://youtu.be/mhzYurR988U 🙏🏻🙏🏻👍🏻

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@adrianleeds3468

2w↑7

A mate bought me a ticket to see Bowie in Sydney for my birthday at the now demolished Entertainment Centre. This was the opening song, with David running out onto the stage. Special night.

@garycarr3857

David Bowie

@arogers4918

1y↑233

I saw Bowie 5 times in his glam hey day of the 70s...and his transition to 80s was just as great. What a great song.

@user-cs6up8eq7s

32w↑1

This couldn't have been as great as the Glam Hey day could it ??

@louisemoran1323

23w↑3

Envy and respect!!

@tygrkhat4087

21w↑2

I saw Bowie at the Niagara Falls Convention Center on the Sound+Vision Tour. He was in great voice, the band was tight and Bowie said we were a better audience than Long Island. Can't say it was the best concert I ever saw, but it's definitely top 5.

@Greenballoffire

13w

You're lucky! I've got to say, I'm a tad jealous 😅

@jdenino6022

He was unbelievable in the 70s though.

@russellcrawley2110

3y↑2.3K

I deeply, deeply, deeply, deeply envy anyone who saw this amazing man in concert. Mankind will never ever know a genius like him. Rest In Peace Mr. Bowie.

@iyaoshun

3y↑43

I saw him twice in concert. And, believe me, there was nothing like it. I saw Tina Turner three times - nothing like her either. Oh, how sad the day he left us. Only Light Light Light now.

@spkanava

3y↑11

LOVE

@sdsuteach1976

3y↑21

I thought of you when I saw him and enjoyed his show for people who didn't have the chance to see him. We are all equally blessed to have heard his music Russell!

@aaronherazo5309

3y↑22

First concert ever, I was 6 in Germany. It was in the 80's, and I had no concept of music. When he sung, it was like watching Superman fly. I remember instantly thinking who is that and how is this happening. Immediately my worldview (musically) changed. Not drastically (I was 6) but was definitely a catalyst, and my love/appreciation has grown as I've gotten older.

@UncompressedWAVmusic

3y↑21

Russell - I saw Davie Bowie in person live in Vancouver on August 8, 1983 for $20 at BC Place Stadium when Modern Love just came out on his LP Let's Dance which was his biggest selling LP in his life. I started out by buying his Ziggy Stardust LP when it first came out in 1972, it was out of this world great.

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@sjdedeaux

2y↑3K

This song is almost 40 years old and still better than 99.99% of anything on the radio today....

@carlwilkes1707

2y↑78

100%

@markholroyd5682

2y↑88

Agree, most things from the 60's, 70's and 80's are. 'Modern' music has gone to shit.

@leon15776

2y↑22

119%

@dougslaback3459

2y↑39

They are not even close to this.

@m00nx_oliver9

2y↑7

Cap

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@laurih.t.8723

36w↑73

Fell in love with David in 5th grade... I'm 52 now. Got to see him live in concert when I was 16 during the Glass Spider Tour. He had already changed me life, but seeing him live I was changed even moreso. He was like electricity. Like the most beautiful flower in a garden that starts singing and dancing and you can't believe your eyes. He meant everything to me. RIP my dearest love. ❤

@chiefscheider

36w↑8

I'm 56 and kind of regret never attending one of his concerts. Maybe I'll get to meet him when I kick the bucket!

btw my fave DB song is Golden Years. Coolest opening ten seconds ever

@MrWierchawsky

16w↑2

What a pretty and very interesting woman ,hello my darling ?

@trevorbishop2653

13w↑1

I heard this song a legend when I lost my daughter and granddaughter passed away 2 years ago .80s were

@trevorbishop2653

13w↑1

57 now enjoyed every minute of it inthe 80s ❤🎉😢

@southerncross86

10w↑2

Thank you David, wherever you are, starman amongst us, you indeed were.

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@joseramoncasas3073

1y↑143

My favorite Bowie song.
It's a song that always cheers me up.
A light mustard suit with an undone bow tie.
Cannot be dressed more classy and modern at the same time.
Bowie is COOL made a person!!!
❤🤩

@guymorris6596

48w↑4

Probably drinking champagne onstage at the same time too.

@joseramoncasas3073

48w↑2

@@guymorris6596 Very good!!! 🤣🤣🤣

@markwest8960

23w↑1

Great upbeat song! Also, I think Rick Astley tried copying his moves.

@hershelbloome6680

16w

My favorite Bowie song @@markwest8960

@ShaniTrahan-xx9lc

15w

Love the song lyrics and video it’s beautiful 😍

@bleep77

3y↑2.2K

There are certain 80’s songs that give me an overwhelmingly painful and bittersweet sense of nostalgia. This is definitely one of them.

@llluuuyyyooo

3y↑14

Same😢🎶⭐❤

@mrs.i.one12

3y↑21

I feel that same nostalgia.!

@trishg4324

3y↑22

So true! That same feeling gives shivers too..

@MrPASOF

3y↑3

😔

@samfoley5466

3y↑10

This and Ashes to Ashes

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@boothbabe12

4y↑4.3K

Anybody who says they don’t like Bowie, haven’t found their Bowie song yet.

@indigoslife1202

4y↑109

True. Been there

@francescomapelli2608

4y↑89

Agree, and this is my song

@anastasiakaramitsou7871

4y↑39

Been there as well, you're so right

@chayseblack4162

4y↑41

How you can pick just one is amazing, I absolutely love so much Bowie. But I guess if I had to pick an absolute favorite it would be Rock and Roll Suicide because of obvious reasons lol

@brianmaki2002

4y↑6

Awesome 👍 there boothbabe

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@joseaurelioormeno590

16w↑45

El maestro David Bowie el inmortal este clásico me acompañó en mi servicio militar allá por 1984 y me sigue acompañando a donde valla es difícil dejar de escuchar estas joyas

@garycarr3857

11w↑1

David Bowie

@DoNBrewer

6y↑4K

I was there!

@martiga39

5y↑80

Really?

@dancole7905

5y↑163

Cool as shit!!

@antekmoniek7077

5y↑71

WOW!

@cedmelancon

5y↑134

Lucky bastard!

@nmiharu2240

5y↑38

great!

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@splinter360

6y↑1.4K

One of the greatest muscians to ever live. Simple.

@splinter360

5y↑12

@Great Destroyer On top of that he could write, had a great voice and was a great lyricist.

@jesuschocano2186

David bowie murio el 10 de eNero del 2016 a los 69 años de edad
E

@rngsus4002

*the greatest, its okay if you are confused coz you are stupid

@MsChris402

he lives on through his music, like Mozart.

@erincurrie1560

Juan Perez wait just to be sure, your not talking about Justin bieber right?

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@williamwilson7099

34w↑66

Rip David Bowie! Your music lives on through us!!all of us!!💘

@lesant7659

13w↑1

Indeed my friend, indeed 👍🏾

@garycarr3857

11w↑1

@@lesant76591983

@lawyergirlinct16

24w↑52

I had the pleasure of seeing David Bowie in concert in 1983 during the Serious Moonlight tour and he was on fire! What a great song and great show! Only a man as charismatic and gorgeous as David Bowie could look so good in a canary yellow suit! He was a once in a lifetime talent and his death left a void in pop/rock music that can never be filled. R.I.P. David Robert Jones, and thank you for the legacy of wonderful music and artistry you left behind.

@garycarr3857

11w↑1

David Bowie

@garycarr3857

11w↑1

1983

@ashknoecklein

6y↑1.9K

He's still the king.

@oliveeisner8964

6y↑15

Noone else even comes close.

@sjoerddehaan7224

6y↑15

Elvis Presley is the king*

@coreycox2345

6y↑8

That's exactly what my grandmother used to say about Elvis, weehawk.

@micaylab1

6y↑14

Freddie Mercury is the 2d King of Rock😊👑

@matiaszucchino2560

5y↑19

@@micaylab1 *Queen

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@MarkBeckford

5y↑1.1K

David knew how to wear suits. He had style and class 👍

@jerzeelicious

5y↑6

Amen!!

@siobhandeguerin9221

5y↑8

Mark Beckford Absolutely!

@DumbIdeaPresentedStupidly

5y↑6

Although he looks 33 and single in this onw

@tony.CSC.Indiana

5y↑1

Was just thinking the same thing

@kosi684

4y↑13

He could wear a suit and a dress

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@davidbillings5610

2w↑2

Bowie, simply the best.

@mariatatakhan9680

And Tina Turner 🫶🏾🫶🏾

@ladygrinningsoul992

1y↑34

I’m now 60 and I can map my entire life through Bowies music I miss you so much, my hero,my inspiration and at times my saviour ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🙏

@lancemcmlxv111

4y↑560

David Bowie songs are like a fine wine . Better as they age . RIP.

@jennifershelledy9201

3y↑7

O he is beautiful

@spkanava

3y↑2

Rakkaus

@mrs.i.one12

3y↑3

You speak truth

@steffanhoffmann8937

This one isn't

@AdamSpade

💯

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@bhamacuk

2y↑338

The drumming is impeccable. It really drives the song. Great sax too.

@andylowe1517

2y↑8

The sax in Absolute Beginners gives you chills 👍✊

@dahlstausa

2y↑12

Tony Thompson!!!

@devoe4096

2y↑6

@@dahlstausa Power Station drumming from his great.

@hulkwarrior

2y↑4

80s gated drum reverb, brought the drums forward more

@KevlarVTX

2y↑2

He was awesome, especially with Chic.

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@photoshoott2022

1y↑67

Oh yes, this was the song that was played everywhere, we danced to it and enjoyed it every single time. What an amazing talent and amazing music. One of the most incredible dance songs in history. What great feeling and memories it brings. Thank you for the gift of music, great music David and RIP one of the most brilliant performers of our youth.

@decimated550

32w↑2

So memorable and danceable, even if we had NO idea what the words mean

@garycarr3857

11w

@@decimated550David Bowie

@rockk9753

6w↑9

He is dancing exactly how I imagined you would dance to this song

@donnalester4259

2y↑681

A man so ahead of his time and extremely talented, his music is still modern to this day 💕

@saierwe

2y↑10

and he was a painter too, actually, it's one of my fav painters of all times, how could he be such prodigy in so many areas? what a talent

@wavyslugs

2y↑4

this is much better than modern music my friend

@alvaroarrisueno8013

2y↑1

Yesssssss🤫

@glennclay5453

2y↑2

He makes great music, the 80s had the best music.

@debby631

1y↑1

Timeless

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@melodyarneil3260

4y↑774

When I was 14 all I wanted for my birthday was tickets to this tour and my Dad got them for me and a friend. And it was amazing.

@Musiclover-zi6zd

4y↑9

WOW awesome

@MaxOakland

4y↑9

Melody Arneil
That’s so cool! What a great gift

@bethanywilhelm4451

4y↑6

Wow, that is so cool!!😮😃

@maxvilla5558

4y↑2

Oh, that's it...shmm

@hansenmv

4y↑2

mine were 10ish - thru odd circumstance - the x n i - page plant - 10th row mv shoreline - and the kids never stopped bitching ... what to say - horrible parents

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@mrfancypantss1

44w↑49

I somehow made it through 42 years of life without hearing this song and it’s instantly one of my favourite songs ever!!!

@luchilds

42w↑5

Wow, you mustn't have listened to the radio

@richardmcvicker4734

42w↑2

Definitely A Great Song

@christopheralthouse6378

30w↑1

I’m literally as old as this song…40…been listening to it for YEARS 😍🥰

@a.h.7799

12w↑13

The drummer is one of the best drummers I've ever heard in my life. So gifted!

@garycarr3857

11w↑2

David Bowie

@Tedisntakidanymore

11w↑2

the late, great Dennis Davis.

@johnnyalonso7324

4w↑1

Great tone! Definitely drives the song! Powerful 💪💓

@chom3575

5y↑456

happy birthday david. would be 72 years old today. rest in peace

@markduffy4786

4y↑3

Church on time 🙏🏻

@gizahsantos

4y↑5

73 now

@hawaiianmagicmechanic8900

4y↑1

Wow. Like he never left. Will never. Music lives 4 eva...

@michelleprie2854

3y↑403

DAVID BOWIE is a true Legend and Legends never die... They live on in their brilliant music and in our hearts. FOREVER!!! ❤

@spkanava

2y↑3

1983

@michaelmclean7175

2y↑2

Well said girlie....

@michelleprie2854

2y↑3

@@michaelmclean7175 thank you very, very much, dear Michael... 🌠💞🌠

@michaelmclean7175

2y↑2

@@michelleprie2854 You are very welcome petty one......

@michaelmclean7175

2y↑2

@@michelleprie2854 You are very welcome pretty one....

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@brandonproctor2715

9w↑5

Real Music. David Bowie is a icon.

@ZapatillasAlex

34w↑45

La voz de David , los coros y ese Saxo, 🤩ufff que hermoso

@raymondcuadrado4404

3y↑218

Modern love in my opinion is bowie best song ever

@kamilebrahimoff3589

3y↑4

I agree.

@detectiveh7399

3y↑3

Letter to Hermione is mine

@emmie9283

3y↑4

“As the World Falls Down” was the one that touched my heart, even though this was my first.

@michaelweizer7794

3y↑7

How can anyone not feel like dancing when they hear this?.

@andreasharff1138

3y↑8

No, baby you gotta go back to the 70s, but I got to see him twice in 1987. There are no words.

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@killbot_factory

2y↑350

David Bowie taught me that it was ok to be me, that we should be true to ourselves, and to be the best that we can be...this was the first song I listened to after I heard the news that he died...it breaks me every time...I'm still crying in the rain, but I'll never wave bye-bye...but I'll try.

@redskies4530

2y↑3

Hi I recommend a song & video here on youtube called 'Looking Into The Mirror' By Robert Nix

@Saya-jo5cc

2y↑10

Your a great. You must know what life is all about. I can fell it trough your lines... keep on rocking. BY FROM ITALY

@loraldinp2624

2y↑3

@@Saya-jo5cc you’re so sweet ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@Saya-jo5cc

2y↑3

@@loraldinp2624thanks 😊

@hmackie6823

sry to hear...great story
David was special

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@tarafotty3149

44w↑57

One of the best songs. Still great to hear today 😊

@RadioeuropeRock

26w↑4

We miss you David, I miss the 80s so much 😢😢😢

@Kristina-yl9zf

25w

1980s😢

@braviafeed

1y↑190

I've seen Bowie, Prince, and Michael Jackson all front row with each ticket less than 20$ apiece. Life has been good to me.

@yogicentralyt

1y↑5

wow

@dbtrades

11w↑2

Today's tickets prices would be tens of thousands. Lucky guy.

@Samantha_C1

11w↑1

I’m not jealous 😂

@superintelligentapefromthe121

11w

*so far

- Joe Walsh

@jonothandoeser

11w↑1

What!!?? You don't deserve THAT!!

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@DevilDogDen1775

2y↑491

David was such an incredible talent..... A lyricist, musician, actor, song writer, and of course an unbelievable entertainer. He had more talent in his pinky than all of the so called musicians of today combined.

@TheStumyu

2y↑7

damn right

@DoNBrewer

2y↑4

The Moonage Daydream movie is really good.

@beamoflight7537

1y↑5

A true ICON!!

@beamoflight7537

1y↑3

We still have musicians?😂🤣😂🤣

@pseudonayme7717

1y↑1

Song is such a banger. I cannot be still when it's on, must dance! 😎

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@stevieparks1615

4w↑2

One of my all time favorite David Bowie songs! Still here listening in 2024!

@johnlangis9313

43w↑32

LOVE! David Bowie is so very missed. All love and prayers to him and his family!

@thenewitalianplayers7517

6y↑601

Rest in peace, man of space

@RukarioEnterprisesLLC

6y↑1

Yeah it is sad that he died :(

@RukarioEnterprisesLLC

6y↑7

He died from Liver Cancer, the second most silent cancer death, fought it for 18 months, what a great warrior and soldier

@shedeen

5y↑6

He's out there, in another Galaxy, another dimension. His tunes echoing through the Universe for eternity. Starman.

@sovietonion1169

He took a trip to Mars with the help of Major Tom to visit ziggy stardust

@keithwilliams2077

5y↑2

I was lucky enough to see him live in Manchester 20 years ago.ive been a fan since 14 I'm 60 now.sing his songs on karaoke

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@dakotasmith9873

2y↑206

David Bowie was awesome. He made amazing music, he refused to conform to stereotypes of gender, he spoke out about how black musicians are treated unfairly and he was all around a really nice guy. I wish I could have met him. I don't usually cry over the deaths of celebrities, but he was the exception

@ragnarlobrok2717

2y↑4

Bless you ..Loved Bowie since i was 5 years old my father always listen to his music and i thank him.

@marswmnwhoever2188

2y↑3

I did too dont feel bad. When he died he was so much a part of my teenage years fun and good times I felt like part of me had died

@leena3703

5w↑4

Still listening this in 2024 and loving and dancing hard, anyone else?❤

@cazza649

42w↑32

I’m obsessed with his voice in this track. Love it so much

@bryanmcquire3569

4y↑2.4K

man David Bowie was cooler than the other side of my pillow

@gobiteem5838

4y↑36

😂😂good one

@paolavega2400

4y↑10

Great!!!!!

@jaynegron2902

4y↑6

Billy d williams?

@luzicosta8140

@@gobiteem5838 le

@simonelorenzini2472

3y↑1

@@9_nein_9 Ķ

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@gwynenglishnielsen8596

3y↑487

This song still gets a lot of airplay because relationships are getting harder and harder to maintain. I'm thinking I don't believe in "modern love" anymore either. But I have always been in love with David Bowie. Some loves never die.

@davistaylor8128

3y↑2

Hi Gwyn,hope you’re okay ?

@gwynenglishnielsen8596

3y↑3

Hi, David. Yes, I am very much okay. Hope you are as well. If you like singer-songwriters, check out my tunes on YouTube. More are coming soon. Thanks!

@davistaylor8128

@@gwynenglishnielsen8596 Yeah good as well.I’m David Taylor i live in Washington DC but currently deployed here in Aden Yemen.where are you from ?

@gwynenglishnielsen8596

Wow, David. You are brave to be in Yemen. I am in the NYC area. I hope my songs can bring you a bit of solace.

@davistaylor8128

@@gwynenglishnielsen8596 Yes for sure please can you tell more about yourself?

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@aubegrace7316

39w↑57

2023 y sigue siendo lo mejor, gracias bowie por tu talento que sigue vivo hasta el día de hoy ❤

@zoranmrdjenovic8127

12w↑5

Good times, great memories! 80s were the best. Greetings from Saint Marys, Georgia. ❤80s❤

@mayd.7873

5y↑506

i CRY over how amazing this song makes me feel. it's so wonderful and boppin' and just... makes me feel a lot of emotions. i can't believe i never got to see this guy live.

@thoseinhiding

5y↑5

But I did in 1997 - amazing...

@donaldpennington7646

5y↑8

Its the same for me. This song gives me different emotions from my childhood. Sad that those times are gone but happy memories. It also makes me sad that David Bowie is gone!

@jerryedward6758

5y↑3

I had seen him in 83,
His song writing, creative vision he not the type can copy, band today lost what he had, "ashes to ashes" the video has creative aspect not seen today, who is able to bring such lyrics he brought out. Bowie mentioned at one time 90% artist voice altered now, they never seem same on concert. 2 band that have great creative singers Phantogram and Metric(Canadian band) have expectional song writers, that demonstrate creative aspect that are natural gifts.

@VYLYX_GNM

5y↑3

I was so lucky to meet him in soho, NYC.

@johnnythunder5153

5y↑1

M.J. Dossey I saw Bowie twice in the 70s and 80s. It was amazing

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@moony5356

2y↑144

This song is so so so good that I'm actually mad that we don't have music like this anymore

@vicboss9383

2y↑13

Yeah it's fucking sad and I'm not joking

@rc....

1y↑5

Oh puhlease! What's there to be mad about??? There are too many good music out there from the beginning of time that even if you to listen to each one once you will still take a while before the next round ... every generation have their own music...but the great ones get replayed more.

@paulocesaralegriapena4301

46w↑3

Or what a song, it contains a nostalgia and at the same time a deep joy, the 80s were an intimate and common social moment where life was more and more simple, with problems and family and personal complexities but we were happy, and this music was the soundtrack of our lives, today at 52 years old I would so much like to relive these times, thank you Bowie

@chrispolo840

45w

Hey you might like a band called The Doublejumps if you like David Bowie

@paulocesaralegriapena4301

45w

@@chrispolo840 gracias

@stepan1968

18w↑10

David Bowie the pure British, who makes songs more American than real American artists. That says a lot about his genius! God I miss him!

@trevorbishop2653

17w↑1

Legend

@solefinder3708

16w↑1

You put that in such a cool, unique, original way....

@garycarr3857

11w↑1

@@trevorbishop2653David Bowie

@garycarr3857

11w↑1

@@solefinder37081983

@LAMags

1y↑108

Saw David Bowie in Toronto, Canada 🇨🇦 best show EVER!!! Loved him with the blond hair, and the gorgeous suit.. back in the day!! Priceless !! R.I.P. David always remembered, never forgotten!!!! Luv LA Toronto, 🇨🇦 Canada .. who is still listening at the end of 2022? ME!! 📀📀🙏♥️ The Heavens are shining with your presence🌟🌟

@kkhendricks73

3y↑28

I’m black, born in 73, and was all about hip hop and I still blast Bowie!!!!!!!!

@cheskam.1758

3y↑3

love this comment

@kkhendricks73

3y↑3

@@cheskam.1758 seriously…. In the 80s with MTV you had to watch 199 white videos to get to the one black video…. And some music just STUCK!! #Bowie #Aha #DuranDuran #petshopboys #Etc

@sirjer73

3y↑2

I'm also a Blackman born in 73, this song swung so hard for a pop tune in 83/84. I believe Tony Thompson from Chic is the drummer or Omar Hakim either way it swings hard!!!!

@frogdog3600

3y↑1

I'm green, born 5,000 Earth years ago, was into Sun Ra and I still blast Bowie!!!!!

@A_fRozEn_FaRt

18w↑9

Are we just not gonna talk about that KILLER SAX SOLO?!! 🤣🤣🤘🫰

@user-xo9re2so5n

2w↑1

I was born in 1991 and My Mom always played these classics in the 90's and that's all I listened to throughout My teenage years up to now and whenever I ride in the car with My Mom I always listen to the classic rock station and we thoroughly enjoy listening to timeless 70's-80's bands that she grew up with I Love you so much!! Mom thank you for getting Me into such beautiful music 🥹🥹❤❤🎵🎵🎵🎵

@farmgirlguitarist6822

2y↑265

I LOVE THIS SONG!!!! David Bowie rocks!! Wish there were more songs great like this nowadays.

@LouisTorres-ut4ks

34w↑3

Badass song ❤

@CZR1951

29w↑3

There will never be another David Bowie song like this.
Once in a lifetime Song, just Thankful to be a part of Music History.. RIP David Bowie, keep them best jams playing in Heaven.. 😔🙏

@LouisTorres-ut4ks

29w↑1

@@CZR1951 I play this often in the morning to start my day and get me motivated, just the drums,the way the vocals are arranged Love It 💯

@johndayton3673

3y↑255

This song is timeless
David Bowie was just
A great musician. 🎶

@johndayton3673

3y↑2

He was the best.🎶🎶👍

@mattkielbania9082

3y↑1

A god among men

@chrizzycream

3y↑2

Love is luck. He right

@steffanhoffmann8937

He didn't play anything very well.
He didn't write this......next please

@AdamSpade

@@steffanhoffmann8937 says you, Hoggle.

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@WarJakEnterprises

7w↑5

A real musician!

@d.t.eklund1148

1y↑8

I saw David Bowie in 1983 on his Serious Moonlight tour at The Spectrum in Philadelphia. The house came down with “Modern Love” which he performed just like you see in this video, including that awesome yellow suit. Every time I see the lyrics to a Bowie tune, I discover that I’ve been singing it wrong for decades, but that’s okay. It’s still lots of fun, always was and always will be.

@lightblueeyedgirl1442

1y↑1

I saw the same tour, at the Meadowlands. I can still see the shoulder pads! Great show.

@kadavrexqis

3y↑266

@lotstodo

3y↑6

Thanks, it's good to really remember.

@acinraz_6191

3y↑1

Bruv the lyrics are literally in the description, why write them in the comments?

@kadavrexqis

3y↑3

@@acinraz_6191 I didn't notice it

@dolores2716

3y↑7

@@kadavrexqis Thanks. I rarely read the description, but I always read the comments.

@jimbarron8688

3y↑1

Catchy but empty lyrics.

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@DIARIODEIMIGRANTE2007

19w↑8

Woah my brothers and sisters this is my favourite song of David Bowie, and this song never die.
It's a pretty song for our lives, the movies and the love history.
It's an immortality song.
Thank you David for your precious songs.
Bless you!

@benjaminlycett2003

37w↑11

Such a catchy song. Listen once...you sing it all day

@greggfrancis6371

2y↑86

He authentically reinvented himself so many times and I truly loved every chapter!

@alvaroarrisueno8013

2y↑2

🤨

@CannibalWHORE22

5y↑82

Usually when a celebrity passes I feel sorry then I move on.

When he died it was like a piece of me went with him and I still really miss him!

@nancyneville8700

4y↑4

He'd still be rockin' it....and I miss him too

@stefjuju76

4y↑1

I miss him

@fforflower8636

4y↑1

❤️

@CannibalWHORE22

Lauren Lynley Right? I actually have to remind myself that he is still gone 🙁

@marswmnwhoever2188

Same same same. It was like my childhood died

@paulzimmerman6614

34w↑8

best ever solo artist ,so talented with an unbelievable vision,such a loss r.i.p david you are sorely missed😪😪

@andrewmarcellis2007

33w

Hey you should look up a band called The Doublejumps if you like David Bowie

@christopheralthouse6378

30w

The Doublejumps? I know your comment isn’t directed at me but has picqued my curiosity…😅

@andrewmarcellis2007

30w

Check them out :) @@christopheralthouse6378

@brandymcmanus4296

40w↑21

I LOVE THIS SONG !!!!! 😊

@user-pc6gt2ey8p

2y↑36

David Bowie has been my hero and my own star since I was in middle school. I love him and commemorate him. - In Korea, it is written by a 52-year-old man. -

One day in July 2022.

@hmackie6823

ur 52 now or in klorea and what's a 52 yr old dude doing in Korea?
...just asking

@user-pc6gt2ey8p

2y↑1

@@hmackie6823 I am currently 52 years old.

@Mr.cladmaniac

2y↑1

I love how even Korean people love him.

@alvaroarrisueno8013

Yes 😉

@ANTONIO66322

2y↑106

I remember when this song was playing on the radio charts in the height of 1985. I was a 13 year old teenager. It was a trip. Old times that marked my life.
Eternal David Bowie!

@user-cs6up8eq7s

32w↑1

1983 dude

@christopheralthouse6378

30w

@@user-cs6up8eq7sThe same year that I was born…man, ‘83 was a HELL of a year and I mean that in a good way! 😅

That year saw Doctor Who turn 20 as well…🥰

@LouLou10000

28w↑1

I was 14, good days

@LouLou10000

28w

@@user-cs6up8eq7sin that case I was 12 lol, still good days

@88Kimberly888

40w↑7

This is a song i can (and do) listen to over and over.

@eltoncarlos6452

48w↑5

Bowie is a Genius. He is alive in his songs.

@frankstiling9999

20w

Part of his personal energy still here 💥

@scottheffner7117

1y↑147

Love the 80s best times of my life

@kainorth8837

I listen to Wayne Space Boy North .... he's a right Bowie Nutter.

@lisarooks9618

1y↑7

same

@julienewman1761

1y↑9

Best Decade. Best music, Best films.

@Bhatt_Hole

Worst decade ever!

@marcosruiz1709

1y↑1

@@julienewman1761 70s better

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@JasonNation72

4y↑79

The Ziggy years were iconic but this is my favorite all time Bowie tune. The beat, the piano, and the horns are so infectious!!

@cristianerochamoralles9728

3y↑4

This song and Let`s Dance are amazing

@joannagipson12

3y↑1

I agree. Those horns and the joy of the audience too!!🥰🥰😍🤩

@hasanhuseyin2353

45w↑8

When you think of pure British music and culture this is one of those songs on top of the list along with some madness love it makes me proud to be British

@roselegendre1120

1w↑1

J'ADORAIS CE GRAND MONSIEUR DAVID BOWIE ET CETTE CHANSON JADORE JE L'ÉCOUTE TOUS LES JOURS 👍👍TRISTE QUIL NOUS EST QUITTER 😢😢

@erikcr07

2y↑289

David Bowie, un artista adelantado a su tiempo. Sus canciones trascenderán a través de los años...

@alfredomonzon5021

41w↑2

Totalmente, como no estar de acuerdo?
Saludos desde Bs As Arg.

@antonioherna980

35w

Barrionuevo fue papa por atras atras

@chrizzycream

2y↑27

"Its not really work, it's the power to charm" I feel that

@rolandoriveracobar-ce2of

35w↑45

De los cantantes más completos que ha podido parir la industria musical solo nos regaló éxito tras éxitos dejando un legado que se escuchará por generaciones ❤😊

@NewYorkPlaneSpotter

28w↑3

80s music was incredible. But so was everything from that era.🎉🎉

@Kristina-yl9zf

25w

Yes, it was. And no one noticed it

@PleatherGirl

3y↑51

What do people think about David Bowie accepting the flowers from a fan and seconds later giving them to another fan? To me it seems like he took the flowers to give that fan fulfillment, appreciated the flowers for those few seconds and gave them to another fan to make them happy because he is a giver who already has so much that he would rather make someone else happy if he can. David Bowie made this gesture classy.

@meesamagill1193

3y↑2

Or couldbe been throwing them to a roadie or someone on his team

@badirvega1823

3y↑4

That's what modern love means

@telephonic

5y↑135

David Bowie's doing a 80's pop song and he made one of the greatest of that decade.

@kahn5234

4y↑4

Right? He made a whole album adapt to he 80s synth pop and it slaps

@Azabaxe80

Let's face it, this wasn't Bowie's artistic high point. It did sell a ton, though, and after a decade and a half of making edgy, art house material, he needed to get paid.

@enriquecrespo2008

19w↑6

THE BEST OF THE BEST CLASSIC FOREVER

@myles-spikewebby8519

27w↑7

His music lives. This song is masterpiece. The song was played on the radio over the weekend during the 80s segment.

@sabi8381

2y↑75

Omg! This song takes me back to my teenage years. All I remember is getting home late from a party and turning on the tv to watch videos on VH1 or MTV. Man, where does the time go? David Bowie RIP

@alvaroarrisueno8013

2y↑1

Yes😂

@rev.rolandocastillo621

2y↑1

Best of times

@sabi8381

Indeed!!

@rev.rolandocastillo621

2y↑1

@@sabi8381 been listening to the song since yesterday. It's amazing what it produces inside of one. The memories.......

@sabi8381

@@rev.rolandocastillo621 Likewise!

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@YuriH0777

3y↑272

Who's listening to this masterpiece Bowie Song?
Jan 2021

@joboleynn3109

3y↑1

@jorgerosario8139

3y↑1

Modern love great

@joevaldez1872

3y↑2

Yup me

@bretttompkins7295

3y↑3

Listening to this song in 2021 January

@hortenfiano9605

3y↑2

Me too!😊

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@jokelly8491

39w↑4

Every day I miss Bowie! Love to his Bride and his daughter! ❤!

@sherrysawyer6819

7w↑3

Bowie; one of a kind.

@christopheradams5607

4y↑707

True fact: if David played a villain in any movie, you would root for him.

@erincurrie1560

4y↑67

Christopher Adams well I did root for jareth

@FreezeMathias

4y↑17

He was supposed to play Max Zorin in A View to a Kill

@HasinaiMan

4y↑35

"Into The Night" starring Michelle Pfeiffer and Jeff Goldblum, Bowie played a British "wise guy"/hit man with a wry sense of humor, his character made me laugh at times. Wasn't David a bit of a bad guy in 'Labyrinth,' Jareth, the Goblin King?

@nancyneville8700

4y↑7

Of course I would root for the villain

@evilofparadise

4y↑59

Yeah yoshikage was pretty cool

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@raphaelbodet2512

6y↑159

There's not a day that passes without me listening to one of your songs. RIP starman ★

@gacha_gamer1249

5y↑1

Raphaël 44 thank you for that

@Adrianaferreira-jd3mw

5y↑1

Ga. Mariana.

@total2992

5w↑2

Longing for those wonderful years that will never return...what a wonderful world we had then. Thank God I grew up in the best decade.❤

@ladygrinningsoul992

34w↑5

I miss him so much so glad to be privileged to have seen him live five times ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@egorsaveliev9629

3y↑1.7K

Listening this masterpiece in January 2021 and for always

@PaulMunro83

3y↑11

Me too. HBD David

@egorsaveliev9629

3y↑18

@@PaulMunro83 Happy birthday dear David Bowie

@marylinebonaillie2578

3y↑5

🙌💕

@locchestp3495

3y↑6

nobody cares

@PaulMunro83

3y↑20

@@locchestp3495 why bother commenting then

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@1986SSMONTECARLO

2y↑45

This song encapsulates my time growing up in the '80's....It touches my soul with a ghostly haunt whenever I hear it...What an Era!!!.....'80's were the BEST!!!

@Stonednaustin

32w

80’s music made me who I am today

@vivianahernandez2588

32w

Absolutly!!!

@SumoParis

27w↑1

40 years ago.... October 1983 #2 in the UK charts #14 in the Hot100.... October 2023 Happy Birthday....

@joemay2640

37w↑9

❤this video is a testament to how incredibly talented this man was and is well missed rest in peace ❤

@belugonzalez9269

3y↑171

@mariafernandagonzalez7540

3y↑6

Gracias!

@januariocicerodasilva448

3y↑2

DAVID BOWIE MODERN LOVE

@JustinS06

2y↑3

It's also in the description of the video, but thanks

@belugonzalez9269

2y↑6

@@JustinS06 yes yes I know but I wanted to put it because there are people who didn't know that the lyrics were there... anyway thanks for informing me that it was in the description... and sorry if my english is half bad, it happens that i speak spanish

@femts4381

2y↑1

Obrigada!

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@tavox100xx

3y↑507

Mi canción favorita de Bowie, bastante electrizante, pegajosa, te dan ganas de cantar, bailar, replicar, te invita a ser más jovial y divertido, te sientes identificado con la letra. Y musicalmente una obra maestra. Es atemporal y la puedes escuchar en todo momento, cae bien!!!

@mehuejael

2y↑12

A Barrionuevo le gusta tu comentario. Grandiosidad de canción del genio Bowie.

@harrypereira4815

2y↑12

QUÉ GRAN DESCRIPCIÓN Y ADEMÁS BOWIE, FUE Y SERÁ UN ICONO DE LA MODA.saludos desde CHILE.

@DJMichelSantana21

2y↑12

ES que el gran duque blanco es el mozart de nuestro siglo , Bowie es Dios

@fpasquel

2y↑6

Gustavo, totalmente de acuerdo contigo...

@monicaelizabeth5353

2y↑5

Que energizante es esta canción un genio bowie💓

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