Cat People
David Bowie
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See these eyes so green I can stare for a thousand years Colder than the moon Well, it's been so long And I've been running on fire With gasoline 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 Still this pulsing night A plague I call a heartbeat Just be still with me But you wouldn't believe what I've been through You've been so long, well, it's been so long And I've been putting out the fire with gasoline Putting out the fire with gasoline See these tears so blue An ageless heart that can never mend 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 And I've been putting out fire with gasoline Putting out fire with gasoline Putting out fire I've been putting out fire Well it's been so long, so long, so long Yes it's been so long, so long, so long I've been putting out fire Been so long, so long, so long Been so long, so long, so long Been so long, so long, so long ...
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Written by: Giorgio Moroder, David Bowie
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Release Details"Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" was released as a single by David Bowie in 1982.
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CollaborationThe song was a collaboration between Bowie and producer Giorgio Moroder.
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Original SoundtrackIt was originally recorded for the movie "Cat People," directed by Paul Schrader, serving as its theme song.
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GenreIts genre is often classified as synth-pop or new wave, showcasing Bowie's experimental side.
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RemakeA re-recorded version of the song appeared on Bowie's album "Let's Dance" in 1983.
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Chart SuccessAt the time of its release, "Cat People (Putting Out Fire)" made it to the Billboard Hot 100 chart, peaking at number 67.
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Quentin TarantinoFamous director Quentin Tarantino used Bowie's original version of "Cat People" in his film "Inglourious Basterds" in 2009.
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Musical StyleUnlike traditional Bowie songs, "Cat People" has a darker, more atmospheric sound due to its synth-led arrangement and haunting lyrics.
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Song's InspirationBowie's inspiration for the song came from a movie of the same name, which was a horror film revolving around a woman who turns into a panther when aroused or angry.
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Live Performances"Cat People" was a fan favorite during live performances and featured in several of Bowie's concert tours.
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Music VideoEven though the song was composed for a movie soundtrack, it still had a music video which was directed by Tony Scott.
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Lyric RecognitionThe line "putting out the fire with gasoline" has been regularly quoted and referenced in popular culture.
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Bowie-Moroder Collaboration"Cat People" was the only time Bowie and Moroder worked together, despite both having influential and notable careers in music.
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LegacyThe song has been praised for its distinctive sound and Bowie's vocal performance, and it continues to be covered by various artists till this date.
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