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David Bowie Eight Line Poem Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.17/10 [6 votes]Album: Hunky Dory / Original Release Date: 1971-12-17Genre: RockSong Duration: 2 min 52 sec
DAVID BOWIE
- Eight Line Poem Lyrics / with translationsThe tactful cactus by your window
Surveys the prairie of your room
The mobile spins to its collision
Clara puts her head between her paws
They've opened shops down West side
Will all the cacti find a home
But the key to the city
Is in the sun that pins
the branches to the sky
Surveys the prairie of your room
The mobile spins to its collision
Clara puts her head between her paws
They've opened shops down West side
But the key to the city
Is in the sun that pins
the branches to the sky
Facts about Eight Line Poem
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Eight Line Poem is written and performed by David Bowie.
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It is first released on December 17, 1971 as part of David Bowie's album "Hunky Dory" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we analyze the meaning behind the words, the lyrics of 'Eight Line Poem' by David Bowie are very metaphorical, using a cactus, prairie, and sun to express the idea of observation and contemplation. The music feels like it is telling of intercommunication with oneself, time, and life's meaning, with a gentle nudge to the audience to notice the little things and find beauty in simplicity. The eight lines of the poem lyrics mainly covers themes of inspiration, hope, reflection, peace and love. Along with these themes, the song puts a spotlight on isolation and observation, the search for belonging and hope and the need for connection. The lyrics do not include any offensive language, mature themes or portrayals of violence, nudity or drugs. They are appropriate for all age groups.
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Eight Line Poem falls under the genre Rock.
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Eight Line Poem song length is 2 minutes and 52 seconds.
Who wrote Eight Line Poem lyrics?
Eight Line Poem is written and performed by David Bowie.
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When was Eight Line Poem released?
It is first released on December 17, 1971 as part of David Bowie's album "Hunky Dory" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Eight Line Poem lyrics?
When we analyze the meaning behind the words, the lyrics of 'Eight Line Poem' by David Bowie are very metaphorical, using a cactus, prairie, and sun to express the idea of observation and contemplation. The music feels like it is telling of intercommunication with oneself, time, and life's meaning, with a gentle nudge to the audience to notice the little things and find beauty in simplicity. The eight lines of the poem lyrics mainly covers themes of inspiration, hope, reflection, peace and love. Along with these themes, the song puts a spotlight on isolation and observation, the search for belonging and hope and the need for connection. The lyrics do not include any offensive language, mature themes or portrayals of violence, nudity or drugs. They are appropriate for all age groups.
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Which genre is Eight Line Poem?
Eight Line Poem falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Eight Line Poem?
Eight Line Poem song length is 2 minutes and 52 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): David BowieRecord Label(s): Digital Remaster 1999 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Jones Tintoretto Entertainment Company LLC under exclusive licence to EMI Rec
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Wm s Burroughs noted T S Eliot influence on Bowie lyrics. Clara could be a reference to actress Clara Bow, who was often shown resting or holding her face between her hands, or paws.