Ashes to Ashes by David Bowie reflects on the character Major Tom from Space Oddity. The song deals with disillusionment and recovery, symbolizing Bowies struggle with fame and addiction. It was released in 1980, marking a new phase in Bowies career with the album Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps).
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Do you remember a guy that's been
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In such an early song
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I've heard a rumour from Ground Control
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Oh no, don't say it's true
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They got a message from the Action Man
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I'm happy, hope you're happy too
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I've loved and I've needed love
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Sordid details following
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The shrieking of nothing is killing me
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Just pictures of Jap girls in synthesis and I
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Ain't got no money and I ain't got no hair
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But I'm hoping to kick but the planet is glowing___