Bowie himself has written that this song was related to the threat of nuclear holocaust, which in 1797, was very real indeed. He has stated that the "depression" referred to, was that of world leaders who seemed to be imposnig their misery on the rest of society. "We'll get by I suppose" only barely raises the spirits in this otherwise very downbeat, gentle song.
Bowie himself has written that this song was related to the threat of nuclear holocaust, which in 1797, was very real indeed. He has stated that the "depression" referred to, was that of world leaders who seemed to be imposnig their misery on the rest of society. "We'll get by I suppose" only barely raises the spirits in this otherwise very downbeat, gentle song.
1797 was a crazy year.
1797 was a crazy year.
@milkshock 1797? You mean 1979? XD
@milkshock 1797? You mean 1979? XD