Strangers When We Meet
David Bowie
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All our friends Now seem so thin and frail Slinky secrets Hotter than the sun No peachy frairs No trendy rechauffe I'm with you So I can't go on All my violence raining tears upon the sheets I'm bewildered, for we're strangers when we meet Blank screen tv Preening ourselves in the snow Forget my name But I'm over you Blended sunrise And it's a dying world Humming Rheingold We scavenge up our clothes All my violence, raging tears upon the sheets I'm resentful, for we're strangers when we meet Cold tired fingers Tapping out your memories Halfway sadness Dazzled by the new Your embrace It was all that I feared That whirling room We trade by vendu Steely resolve is falling from me My poor soul, poor bruised passivity All your regrets ran rough-shod over me I'm so glad that we're strangers when we meet I'm so thankful, cause we're strangers when we meet. I'm in clover, for we're strangers when we meet. Heel head over, cause we're strangers when we meet. Strangers when we meet. (x9)
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10 facts about this song
Song Formation"Strangers When We Meet" was written and performed by British singer/songwriter David Bowie, first released for his 1993 album, "The Buddha of Suburbia".
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InspirationThe song shares its title with a 1960 film starred by Kirk Douglas and Kim Novak, a fact that implies that the song may have been influenced by it.
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Alternate VersionsAlthough "Strangers When We Meet" was less known at its first release, it captured broader public attention when included in Bowie's 1995 album "Outside". The version in the "Outside" album is remixed and differs significantly from the original.
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Critical AcclaimDespite the song not making a significant commercial impact, it is generally well-received by critics and fans alike. The alternate version from "Outside" is often said to have superior production compared to the original.
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CollaborationRenowned musician Brian Eno, who is known for his innovative approach to composition, played the synthesizer for the '95 version of "Strangers When We Meet."
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Artistic InfluenceThe video for "Strangers When We Meet" integrates many of David Bowie's abstract art pieces, showcasing his multidimensional artistic talent.
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Chart performanceThe song peaked at number 39 on the UK Singles Chart in 1996.
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Personal SignificanceBowie often mentioned in interviews that "Strangers When We Meet" was one of his favorite songs from his career.
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Live PerformancesThis song was performed live for the first time in 1995, during Bowie’s tour for his album "1. Outside", further highlighting the song's importance in his repertoire.
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Posthumous RecognitionSince David Bowie's death in 2016, "Strangers When We Meet" has continued to gain recognition with many critics considering it as one of his most underrated songs.
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