The Loneliest Guy
David Bowie
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Streets damp and warm Empty smell metal Weeds between buildings Pictures on my hard drive But I'm the luckiest guy Not the loneliest guy Steam under floor Shards by the mirrors frame Clouds green and low No sign, no nothing now But I'm the luckiest guy Not the loneliest guy All the pages that have turned All the errors left unlearned, oh Well I'm the luckiest guy Not the loneliest guy In the world Not me Not me
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ALBUM"The Loneliest Guy" is a track from David Bowie's 2003 album "Reality". This album was his 23rd studio album.
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GENREThe song comprises elements of rock and electronic music, mainly focused in ambient and art entries, which are some of Bowie's favorite genres.
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COMPOSITIONBowie wrote the song himself, combining introspective lyrics with a minimalist, atmospheric musical arrangement. The melancholic tone of the song is typical of other tracks on the "Reality" album.
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LYRICSThe lyrics of "The Loneliest Guy" depict a sense of isolation and loneliness, the mood that Bowie often expressed in his songs.
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INFLUENCEThe song was supposedly influenced by Bowie's feelings of isolation following the 9/11 attacks in the United States. The overall story of the album "Reality" resonates with the feeling of uncertainty and fear in the post 9/11 world.
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REVIEWSThe song received mixed reviews from music critics. Some praised it for its emotional depth, while others felt it was less impactful than other tracks on the album.
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LIVE PERFORMANCESBowie included "The Loneliest Guy" in the setlist for his "A Reality Tour", which spanned from 2003 to 2004.
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CHARTSWhile "The Loneliest Guy" didn't chart itself, the album "Reality" did quite well, reaching the top 10 in more than 10 countries and becoming one of Bowie's most commercially successful albums in the 21st century.
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THEMATIC PARALLELS"The Loneliest Guy" is thematically related to many other songs in Bowie's repertoire that engage with feelings of alienation and despair, demonstrating the singer's ongoing exploration of these themes throughout his career.
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PRODUCTIONThe song was produced by David Bowie himself along with Tony Visconti, who has a long-standing professional relationship with Bowie and has produced many of his albums.
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