David Bowie

Released: April 14, 1983

Songwriter: Giorgio Moroder David Bowie

Producer: Nile Rodgers David Bowie

[Verse 1]
See these eyes so green
I can stare for a thousand years
Colder than the moon
Well, it's been so long

[Chorus]
And I’ve been putting out fire
With gasoline

[Verse 2]
See these eyes so red
Red like jungle burning bright
Those who feel me near
Pull the blinds and change their minds
It's been so long

[Verse 3]
Still this pulsing night
A plague I call a heartbeat
Just be still with me
Well, you wouldn't believe what I’ve been through
You've been so long
Well, it's been so long

[Chorus]
And I've been putting out the fire
With gasoline
Putting out the fire
With gasoline

[Verse 4]
See these tears so blue
An ageless heart that can never mend
These tears can never dry
A judgement made can never bend
See these eyes so green
I can stare for a thousand years
Just be still with me
You wouldn't believe what I've been through
Well, you've been so long
It's been so long

[Chorus]
And I’ve been putting out fire with gasoline
Putting out the fire
With gasoline

[Outro]
Putting out the fire
I’ve been putting out fire
Well, she's so long, so long
Yes, indeed, so long
I’ve been putting out fire
Been putting out fire
Yeah, yeah, putting out fire
Been putting out fire
Yeah, putting out fire
Putting out fire
It's been so long
It's been so long
And I've been putting out fire
I’ve been putting out fire

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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