I doubt that this refers to LSD use, though. Bowie said that he did it a few times, but wasn't especially thrilled with it and liked his own imagination better.
I think, in part, it examines the illogical nature of infatuation. The narrator seems to be infatuated with the girl to some degree, yet simultaneously expresses disdain for her.
You know, I went through a lengthy phase where I was utterly fascinated with this song, listened to it repeatedly, and even attempted to create songfics and drawings inspired by it. (All were ill-fated, of course.)
Qtilley is quite right.
I doubt that this refers to LSD use, though. Bowie said that he did it a few times, but wasn't especially thrilled with it and liked his own imagination better.
I think, in part, it examines the illogical nature of infatuation. The narrator seems to be infatuated with the girl to some degree, yet simultaneously expresses disdain for her.
You know, I went through a lengthy phase where I was utterly fascinated with this song, listened to it repeatedly, and even attempted to create songfics and drawings inspired by it. (All were ill-fated, of course.)