After All
David Bowie
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Please trip them gently, they don't like to fall, oh by jingo There's no room for anger, we're all very small, oh by jingo We're painting our faces and dressing in thoughts from the skies, from paradise But they think that we're holding a secretive ball Won't someone invite them They're just taller children (ooh) that's all, after all Man is an obstacle, sad as the clown, oh by jingo So hold on to nothing, and he won't let you down, oh by jingo Some people are marching together and some on their own Quite alone Others are running, the smaller ones crawl But some sit in silence, they're just older children That's all, after all I sing with impertinence, shading impermanent chords With my words I've borrowed your time and I'm sorry I called But the thought just occurred that we're nobody's children at all, after all Live your rebirth and do what you will, oh by jingo Forget all I've said, please bear me no ill, oh by jingo After all, after all
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10 facts about this song
Album Release"After All" is a song by English singer-songwriter David Bowie. It was first released as part of his third studio album, "The Man Who Sold the World," on November 4, 1970.
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Musical StyleThe song is classified under the genres of psychedelic rock, folk rock, and glam rock. It showcases Bowie's early experimentations with psychedelic and eerie sounds.
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Critical ReceptionCritics consider "After All" to be one of Bowie's darker, eerier songs, with elements of occultism and psychedelia – reflecting the album's general theme.
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Lyrics and ThemeLyrically, Bowie's "After All" is rather sinister and vaguely threatening. It explores themes of insanity and includes several references to madness.
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InfluenceThe song has been noted for its influence on gothic rock bands like The Cure and Siouxsie and the Banshees. The eeriness of "After All," coupled with its deep exploration of dark themes, resonates with the melancholy undertones often associated with gothic rock.
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Relationship to Lewis CarrollSome critics and listeners have pointed out similarities between "After All" and Lewis Carroll's works, particularly "Jabberwocky" and "Through the Looking-Glass," further enhancing its reputation as a psychedelic masterpiece.
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Cover versionsThe song has been covered by a number of artists over the years, including the English band The Mission, for their 2001 singles compilation album "Aural Delight."
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Live PerformancesInterestingly, despite its importance in David Bowie's discography, "After All" was never played live.
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Co-producerThe song was co-produced with Tony Visconti, a frequent collaborator of Bowie's who worked with him on many of his albums.
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Recording Studio"After All" was recorded at Trident and Advision Studios in London, England.
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