David Bowie

Released: September 16, 2002

Songwriter: David Bowie

Producer: Tony Visconti David Bowie

[Verse 1]
Said you took a big trip
They said you moved away
Happened oh, so quietly
They say

[Verse 2]
Shoulda took a picture
Something I could keep
Buy a little frame
Something cheap
For you

[Chorus]
Everyone says 'hi'

[Verse 3]
Said you sailed a big ship
Said you sailed away
Didn't know the right thing
To say

[Verse 4]
I'd love to get a letter
Like to know what's what
Hope the weather's good
And it's not too hot
For you

[Chorus]
Everyone says 'hi'
Everyone says 'hi'
Everyone says
Don't stay in a sad place
Where they don't care how you are
Everyone says 'hi'

[Bridge]
If the money is lousy
You can always come home
We can do the old things
We can do all the bad things
If the food gets you leery
You can always phone
We could do all the good things
We could do it, we could do it
We could do it

Don't stay in a bad place
Where they don't care how you are

[Chorus]
Everyone says 'hi'
Everyone says 'hi'
Everyone says 'hi'
And the girl next door
And the guy upstairs
Everyone says 'hi'
And your mum and dad
Everyone says 'hi'
And your big fat dog
Everyone says 'hi'
Everyone says 'hi'
Hi hi hi hi

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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