This is one of my favorite songs. https://fnfgo.io
You've done it all, you've broken every code
And pulled the Rebel to the floor
You spoilt the game, no matter what you say
For only metal-what a bore!
Blue eyes, blue eyes, how can you tell so many lies?
Come up and see me, make me smile
Or do what you want, running wild
There's nothing left, all gone and run away
Maybe you'll tarry for a while
It's just a test, a game for us to play
Win or lose, it's hard to smile
Resist, resist, it's from yourself you have to hide.
Come up and see me, make me smile
Or do what you want, running wild
There ain't no more, you've taken everything
From my belief in Mother Earth
How can you ignore my faith in everything
When I know what faith is and what it's worth
Away, away, and don't say maybe you'll try.
And pulled the Rebel to the floor
You spoilt the game, no matter what you say
For only metal-what a bore!
Blue eyes, blue eyes, how can you tell so many lies?
Come up and see me, make me smile
Or do what you want, running wild
There's nothing left, all gone and run away
Maybe you'll tarry for a while
It's just a test, a game for us to play
Win or lose, it's hard to smile
Resist, resist, it's from yourself you have to hide.
Come up and see me, make me smile
Or do what you want, running wild
There ain't no more, you've taken everything
From my belief in Mother Earth
How can you ignore my faith in everything
When I know what faith is and what it's worth
Away, away, and don't say maybe you'll try.
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It's a Steve Harley & Cockney Rebel cover.
I love this song (and this version).
It's on the B side of....thinks hard....The Reflex.....i think.
I love their version. They played it when i saw them at St. Andrews, Birmingham about 10 years ago.
Yeah it was deffo Steve Harley not Bowie.
Actually, I'm not sure this is a Bowie cover. I don't think it is. For some reason I thought I heard it was.
Duran Duran covered "Fame" by Bowie. Maybe that was what you were thinking of? Cheers.
this song is also on the velvet goldmine soundtrack... i can't remember right now who performs it, though... i love this song i think no matter who does it... it's the lyrics, man...lol
Bowie cover