Prisoner of Love
Tin Machine
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Don't look back Whatever it takes to save your life I've believed I belonged to you for a long time And my heart says no, no one but you Like a rescue on a darkened street Love walked into town I was a victim of my own self-persecution I'm a prisoner of love-but I'm coming up for air [CHORUS] Now don't be fooled by fools who promise you The world and all that glitters more fool you I'm such a hungry man that I beg you over and over and over and over And I might take any highway to be there with you Even the best men shiver in their beds I'm loving you above everything I have I'm a prisoner of love-just stay square Like a sermon on a blues guitar Love walked into town I was drowning so slowly One step in front of your shadow I'm a prisoner of love but I'm coming up for air [CHORUS] I smell the sickness sown in this city It drives me to hide you, yea, even deceive you I'm so afraid for you that I'll break any thug that maps out your passage to ruin Even the best men shiver in their beds I'm loving you above everything I have I'm a prisoner of love-just stay square
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Band Formation"Prisoner of Love" is a song by the band Tin Machine, a rock supergroup consisting of famous musician David Bowie, guitarist Reeves Gabrels, and rhythm section Tony and Hunt Sales.
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Album"Prisoner of Love" is on Tin Machine's self-titled album, which was released in 1989.
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Song MeaningThe song is about a destructive and consuming relationship where the partner is viewed as both a jailer and a temptation. Some critics suggest it can also be interpreted as a commentary about the pitfalls of fame.
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Rock SoundThe song stands out in the band's repertoire with its distinct hard rock sound, with heavy guitar riffs and strong drum beats.
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VocalsDavid Bowie, the group's lead vocalist, is notable for his performance in this song, delivering emotional, raspy vocals that enhance its intense theme.
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Album AcclaimEven though this album, including "Prisoner of Love," received mixed reviews at the time, it has since gained the status of a cult classic.
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Chart PerformanceDespite being a supergroup, Tin Machine was not created to appeal to the pop charts. However, "Prisoner of Love," is one of the more radio-friendly tracks and helped the band gain some commercial success.
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Live PerformancesThe song "Prisoner of Love" was a regular part of the set during the band's two world tours showcasing both the intensity of the band's live performances and Bowie's stage presence.
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LyricsOne of the powerful lines from the song is "I'm burning in the heat, I am a sinner of love." It profoundly signifies the idea of someone being a prisoner to their own desires.
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End of Tin Machine"Prisoner of Love" was part of Tin Machine's first album. The band would release only one more album before Bowie dissolved the group to continue his solo career. Despite its relative short lifespan, Tin Machine, and songs like "Prisoner of Love" marked an important period in Bowie's career in which he stepped away from his pop-star image and returned to a more raw, hard-rock sound.
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