David Bowie

Released: September 25, 1995

Songwriter: Brian Eno David Bowie

Producer: David Bowie Brian Eno

[Verse 1]
Stay away from the future
Back away from the light
It's all deranged - no control
Sit tight in your corner
Don't tell God your plans
It's all deranged
No control

[Verse 2]
If I could control tomorrow's haze
The darkest shore wouldn't bother me
If I can't control
The web we weave
My life will be lost in falling leaves

[Verse 3]
Every single move's uncertain
Don't tell God your plans
It's all deranged
No control

[Verse 4]
I should live my life on bended knee
If I can't control my destiny
You've got to have a scheme
You've got to have a plan
In the world of today, for tomorrow's man

[Bridge]
No control
Stay away from the future
Don't tell God your plans
It's all deranged
No control

[Verse 5]
Forbidden words, deafen me
In memory, no control
See how far a sinful man
Burn his tracks, his bloody robes

[Verse 6]
You've got to have a scheme
You've got to have a plan
In the world of today, for tomorrow's man
I should live my life on bended knee
If I can't control my destiny
No control
I can't believe I've no control
It's all deranged

[Outro]
I can't believe I've no control
It's all deranged
Deranged
Deranged

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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