Everyone Says 'Hi'
David Bowie
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Said you took a big trip They said you moved away Happened oh, so quietly They say Shoulda took a picture Something I could keep Buy a little frame Something cheap For you Everyone says hi Said you sailed a big ship Said you sailed away Didn't know the right thing To say 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 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 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 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
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Everyone Says 'Hi'" was written and composed by David Bowie for his 2002 studio album, 'Heathen'.
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Album SuccessThe song is a part of 'Heathen' album which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard 200 and was a top 10 hit in the UK, making it one of Bowie's most successful albums in the new millennium.
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Music VideoAn official music video was created for "Everyone Says 'Hi'", directed by Bowie's longtime collaborator David Mallet.
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Feel and MoodThe song is soft, largely acoustic, and tends toward pop, showcasing David Bowie’s capability to blend diverse genres.
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MeaningThe song's lyrics suggest the feelings of nostalgia and longing, generally accepted as reflecting Bowie’s own feelings on aging and the passage of time.
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Single Release"Everyone Says 'Hi'" was released as a single on 16th September 2002, peaking at number 20 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists, including English indie-rock band The Editors and produced for their compilation album titled "Unedited".
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Unique Feature"Everyone Says 'Hi'" has a much more positive tone compared to some of the more gloomy songs in Bowie's repertoire, showing his versatility as an artist.
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InterpretationThe song's lyrics can be interpreted as a message from someone who has left home, expressing the longing for familiarity and old friends while moving forward in life – a typical theme in Bowie's music.
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ImpactDespite not being one of Bowie's most recognized songs, "Everyone Says 'Hi'" has left a significant impact on his fans for its emotion-filled lyrics and musical appeal.
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