Wasn't this song post-"Labyrinth"? For some reason, I always associated this song as an ode to Jennifer Connelly. The musicality of the song starts off sounding like it's part of the movie soundtrack, then it goes all poppy and upbeat. I envision Bowie as the "Photograph King" who observes Connelly both on and off the set. In that context, the lyrics may come across a little leering lech-ish, but with the music, it's more like he's inspired and energized by her. Totally odd-ball interpretation, of course.
Oh, yeah, Labyrinth was 1986. Since he wrote the soundtrack to that and went straight into Never Let Me Down, there is no wonder that there are musical similarities, which inevitably will cause you to have visions of Jareth and white owls whilst listening to this album.
Oh, yeah, Labyrinth was 1986. Since he wrote the soundtrack to that and went straight into Never Let Me Down, there is no wonder that there are musical similarities, which inevitably will cause you to have visions of Jareth and white owls whilst listening to this album.
Wasn't this song post-"Labyrinth"? For some reason, I always associated this song as an ode to Jennifer Connelly. The musicality of the song starts off sounding like it's part of the movie soundtrack, then it goes all poppy and upbeat. I envision Bowie as the "Photograph King" who observes Connelly both on and off the set. In that context, the lyrics may come across a little leering lech-ish, but with the music, it's more like he's inspired and energized by her. Totally odd-ball interpretation, of course.
Oh, yeah, Labyrinth was 1986. Since he wrote the soundtrack to that and went straight into Never Let Me Down, there is no wonder that there are musical similarities, which inevitably will cause you to have visions of Jareth and white owls whilst listening to this album.
Oh, yeah, Labyrinth was 1986. Since he wrote the soundtrack to that and went straight into Never Let Me Down, there is no wonder that there are musical similarities, which inevitably will cause you to have visions of Jareth and white owls whilst listening to this album.