Time

David Bowie

About Time

"Time" is a song by David Bowie. Written in New Orleans in November 1972 during the American leg of the Ziggy Stardust Tour, it was recorded in London in January 1973 and released as the opening track on side two of the album Aladdin Sane that April. An edited version of the song supplanted the release of the single "Drive-In Saturday" in the United States and Japan.


Year:
1973
5:15
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Time, he's waiting in the wings
He speaks of senseless things
His script is you and me, boys

Time, he flexes like a whore
Falls wanking to the floor
His trick is you and me, boy

Time, in quaaludes and red wine
Demanding Billy Dolls
And other friends of mine
Take your time

The sniper in the brain, regurgitating drain
Incestuous and vain
And many other last names
Oh, well, I look at my watch, it say nine twenty-five
And I think "oh God, I'm still alive"

We should be on by now
We should be on by now
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la

You are not a victim
You just scream with boredom
You are not evicting time

Chimes, goddamn, you're looking old
You'll freeze and catch a cold
'Cause you've left your coat behind
Take your time

Breaking up is hard, but keeping dark is hateful
I had so many dreams
I had so many breakthroughs
But you, my love, were kind, but love has left you dreamless
The door to dreams was closed
Your park was real dreamless
Perhaps you're smiling now
Smiling through this darkness
But all I had to give was guilt for dreaming

We should be on by now
We should be on by now
We should be on by now
We should be on by now
We should be on by now
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la, yeah, time!

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David Bowie

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known by his stage name David Bowie ( /ˈboʊ.i/ BOH-ee), was an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and considerable eclecticism of his work. more »

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Time" is a song by David Bowie from his 1973 album, "Aladdin Sane." This album showcased the evolution of Bowie's glam rock style.
Song Release
It was released as the fourth track on the album, though it was never released as a single.
Songwriting
Like most of his other songs, Bowie wrote the lyrics of "Time" himself. He often cited avant-garde theater as his inspiration for the song.
Musical Collaboration
The song features a prominent piano piece by Mike Garson, whose contributions to the album helped define the sound of "Aladdin Sane."
Live Performances
"Time" was a regular part of Bowie's live performances around the time of its initial release, especially during his "Ziggy Stardust" tour in 1972 - 1973.
Song Theme
The song’s lyrics reportedly discuss the concept of time, and how it governs life. Some interpreted it as the artist’s weave into existentialism.
Contextual Transformation
The song underwent a transformation when performed as part of the 1980 stage show for Bowie's album, "The Elephant Man." In this version, the song was performed by a trio of backup singers, rather than Bowie himself.
Influence
The surrealistic lyrics and jazz influences in "Time" have inspired many other artists, including Tori Amos and Scott Walker.
Duration
"Time" is more than five minutes in length, which at the time was viewed as quite lengthy for pop songs.
Cultural Resonance
Save for its intriguing appeal, “Time” remains a favorite among Bowie’s fans, often said to engage listeners with its metaphysical take on the passage of time.

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