Buddha of Suburbia
David Bowie
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Living in lies by the railway line Pushing the hair from my eyes Elvis is English and climbs the hills Can't tell the bullshit from the lies Screaming along in South London Vicious but ready to learn Sometimes I fear that the whole world is queer Sometimes but always in vain [Chorus] So I'll wait until we're sane Wait until we're blessed and all the same Full of blood, loving life and all it's got to give Englishman going insane Down on my knees in suburbia Down on myself in every way With great expectations I change all my clothes Mustn't grumble at silver and gold Screaming above Central London Never bored, so I'll never get old [Chorus] Day after Day after Day Day after Zane, Zane, Zane Ouvre le chien Day after Day Day after Zane, Zane, Zane Ouvre le chien Day after
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Song Creation"Buddha of Suburbia" is both the title track and the leading single from the soundtrack of the 4-part BBC drama of the same name, released in 1993.
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Chart PerformanceEven though the soundtrack received positive reviews, it didn't perform as well commercially. However, the title track "Buddha of Suburbia", managed to reach the Top 40 in the UK singles chart.
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Collaborative FormationDavid Bowie worked with a then relatively unknown musician, Lenny Kravitz, on the "rock mix" version of the song. This version was used for the single release.
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Album FusionDespite being created for a soundtrack, Bowie claimed that the album felt like a new studio album rather than a soundtrack, as it blended the sonics of his early-70s work with the more modern, electronic-infused sound he was exploring at the time.
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Song LyricsAlthough the song shares a title with Hanif Kureishi's novel and TV drama, its lyrics don't follow the book's narrative. Still, Bowie maintains that his lyrics were influenced by feelings of reflection and nostalgia inspired by the novel.
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Musical CompositionThe song is artistically a blend of pop, rock, and electronic music. Bowie played most of the instruments on the track, showcasing his multi-instrumentalist ability.
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Double-TakeThere are two versions of "Buddha of Suburbia". One is the original version appearing in the series, while the other, remixed by Lenny Kravitz, was released as a single. The single version gained more popularity, despite both versions featuring on the album.
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Cultural ImpactThe lyrics to "Buddha of Suburbia" reflect the bleak, mundane realities of suburban British life. The song is often cited as an important cultural commentary on Bowie's own experiences growing up in the suburbs of London.
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