Quicksand
Robert Smith, David Bowie
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I'm closer to the Golden Dawn Immersed in Crowley's uniform Of imagery I'm living in a silent film Portraying Himmler's sacred realm Of dream reality I'm frightened by the total goal Drawing to the ragged hole And I ain't got the power anymore No I ain't got the power anymore I'm the twisted name on Garbo's eyes Living proof of Churchill's lies I'm destiny I'm torn between the light and dark Where others see their targets Divine symmetry Should I kiss the viper's fang Or herald loud the death of Man I'm sinking in the quicksand of my thought And I ain't got the power anymore Don't believe in yourself Don't deceive with belief Knowledge comes with death's release I'm not a prophet or a stone age man Just a mortal with the potential of a superman I'm living on I'm tethered to the logic of Homo Sapien Can't take my eyes from the great salvation Of bullshit faith If I don't explain what you ought to know You can tell me all about it on the next Bardo I'm sinking in the quicksand of my thought And I ain't got the power anymore Don't believe in yourself Don't deceive with belief Knowledge comes with death's release
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Written by: David Bowie
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"Quicksand" is a song by the British singer-songwriter David Bowie, released in 1971 on his album "Hunky Dory."
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Album ContributionIt is the fifth track on the album "Hunky Dory" which is considered one of Bowie's best works.
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Lyrics ContentThe song's lyrics delve deep into themes of nihilism, referencing famous people such as Aleister Crowley, Winston Churchill, and Heinrich Himmler. The lyrics also refer to the Golden Dawn, a magical order prominent to the British occult scene during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
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Song InspirationBowie's interest in Buddhism and chaos theory reportedly had a strong influence on the lyrics of "Quicksand."
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Music StyleThe song has been described as a slow-tempo folk song with a sophisticated arrangement reflecting the influence of British folk-rock of the period.
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Acclaimed PerformanceNME (New Musical Express) critics Roy Carr and Charles Shaar Murray have called "Quicksand" an "unquestionable masterpiece".
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ReceptionEven though "Quicksand" wasn't a single, it gained popularity and critical acclaim, contributing significantly to Bowie's status as a singer/songwriter.
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Live RenditionsThe song was not performed live until 1997, during the Earthling Tour. Since then, it has been a regular feature of Bowie's live performances.
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Tribute PerformanceAfter Bowie's death in 2016, the song was performed as a tribute by Donovan, a renowned Scottish singer, songwriter, and guitarist.
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Usage in MediaThe song's popularity led to its use in films and television series. Most notably, it was used in the credits sequence of the 2019 film "Jojo Rabbit."
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