David Bowie

Songwriter: David Bowie

Producer: Kenneth Pitt

[Verse 1]
Through my window I can see
If the world is there for me
Will my shadow on the floor let me be?

[Hook]
And tomorrow calls my name
But I don't want to go
Through the burning flames of time

[Chorus]
C'est la vie
C'est la vie

[Verse 2]
With my friends I play the tune
Warm and tired within my room
And the crackle of the fire whispered low

[Hook]
Now tomorrow takes my hand
But I don't want to go
Through the burning flames of time

[Chorus]
C'est la vie
C'est la vie

[Outro]
How can I sail my good times
Over the waves of sorrow?
Show me tomorrow
Show me tomorrow
So that I will know

[Bridge]
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la

[Hook]
Now tomorrow takes my hand
But I don't want to go
Through the burning flames of time

[Chorus]
C'est la vie
C'est la vie

[Outro]
Through the burning flames of time
C'est la vie
C'est la vie

David Bowie (1947 – 2016) was a British musician, and one of the most iconic rock stars with a widely diverse career where he frequently changed his appearance and musical style, resulting in an acclaimed discography comparable to other stalwarts such as The Beatles and Bob Dylan. Born David Robert Jones, Bowie quickly renamed himself to prevent confusion with The Monkees singer Davy Jones. Enduring many early missteps, he rose to prominence when his most famous song, “Space Oddity,” was played during the coverage of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Despite this early breakthrough, Bowie remained a cult figure for several years. Even the release of Hunky Dory, his first great album, went largely unnoticed. Bowie only lodged himself firmly in the public consciousness when he announced his bisexuality and created Ziggy Stardust in early 1972. A Martian who combined the debauchery of Iggy Pop with the artistry of Lou Reed, Ziggy was the main character in Bowie’s breakthrough album, and his public persona for eighteen months.

Bowie used his new-found popularity to move to America, and dabble with new musical directions and cocaine. Diamond Dogs and Young Americans continue to divide critics, but Station To Station found Bowie at a new creative peak, despite escalating drug use and related health issues.

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