Survive
David Bowie
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Oh, my Naked eyes I should have kept you I should have tried I should have been a wiser kind of guy I miss you Give me wings Give me space Give me money for a change of face Those noisy rooms and passion pants I loved you Where's the morning in my life? Where's the sense in staying right? Who said 'time is on my side'? I've got ears and eyes and nothing in my life But I'll survive your naked eyes I'll survive You alone across the floor You and me and nothing more You're the great mistake I never made I never lied to you, I hated when you lied But I'll survive your naked eyes I'll survive Beatle boys, all snowy white Razzle dazzle clubs, every night Wish I'd sent a Valentine I love you I'll survive Naked eyes I'll survive I'll survive My naked eyes I'll survive I'll survive Naked eyes I'll survive I'll survive I'll survive
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Written by: DAVID BOWIE, REEVES GABRELS
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"Survive" is part of David Bowie's 21st studio album, "Hours," which was released in 1999.
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Chart PerformanceDespite "Hours" receiving mixed reviews from critics, "Survive" made an impressive chart performance. It peaked at number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Music Genre"Survive" has been characterized under the genre of art rock, a diverse subgenre of rock music that reflects a challenging and sophisticated approach to composition.
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Single Release"Survive" was released as the third single from the album on January 24, 2000.
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Re-recordingAn acoustic version of "Survive" was recorded and included on David Bowie's compilation album, "Nothing Has Changed," released in 2014.
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Lyrics InterpretationLyrically, "Survive" received interpretations as being about facing mortality and reflecting on past regrets, a common theme throughout the album.
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Collaborative EffortThe song was written by David Bowie and his frequent collaborator, Reeves Gabrels, a guitarist, songwriter, and record producer.
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Music VideoAn accompanying music video was created for "Survive," which has been viewed and appreciated by millions of fans worldwide.
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Live PerformancesBowie performed "Survive" live on several occasions, including his performances at the BBC Radio Theatre, London, on August 27, 2000, later included in the album "Bowie at the Beeb."
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LegacyDespite not being one of Bowie's biggest hits, "Survive" continues to be praised and remembered for its emotive lyrics and mature, introspective sound.
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Album ArtFor the release of "Survive" as a single, the cover art featured a distorted image of Bowie, reflecting the album “Hours” cover art style, which had Bowie in a digital and surreal artistic concept.
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Vsion of the SongThe original version of the song on the album “Hours” is known for its rock elements, while the versions on the single are recognized for their electronic elements.
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