One thing that shows throughout many Bowie songs, particularly this one, is that the very sound of his lyrics strongly complements the music.
I'm basically certain he's describing his yearling child's bedroom in the first four lines; they're quite direct for Bowie lines. Clara sounds like a cuddly toy. The last four lines zoom out to show the greater scene, and get a bit oblique. The words and music portray a relaxed, content attitude, and it is the lack of pomp that makes this song an alternative kind of excellent.
One thing that shows throughout many Bowie songs, particularly this one, is that the very sound of his lyrics strongly complements the music. I'm basically certain he's describing his yearling child's bedroom in the first four lines; they're quite direct for Bowie lines. Clara sounds like a cuddly toy. The last four lines zoom out to show the greater scene, and get a bit oblique. The words and music portray a relaxed, content attitude, and it is the lack of pomp that makes this song an alternative kind of excellent.
You can find some interesting thoughts on this song here :
You can find some interesting thoughts on this song here :
http://david-bowie-songs.blogspot.com/search/label/Eight%20Line%20Poem
http://david-bowie-songs.blogspot.com/search/label/Eight%20Line%20Poem
@colintron I know this is 5 years ago now but it all makes sense.
@colintron I know this is 5 years ago now but it all makes sense.
@Macanone It's never too late to make sense...
@Macanone It's never too late to make sense...