Lyrics The Man Who Sold The World

The Man Who Sold the World was composed by David Bowie, featured on his 1970 album of the same name. The lyrics explore themes of duality, identity, and reality, suggesting a surreal encounter with a past or alternate version of oneself. The track achieved global renown when it was covered by Kurt Cobain of Nirvana during their acclaimed MTV Unplugged in New York in 1993.

We passed upon the stairs
We spoke of was and when
Although I wasn´t there
He said I was his friend
Which came as a surprise
I spoke into his eyes
I thought you died alone
A long, long time ago

Oh no, not me
I never lost control
You're face to face
With the man who sold the world

I laughed and shook his hand
Made my way back home
I searched for form and land
For years and years, I roamed
I gazed a gazely stare
At all the millions here
I must have died alone
A long, long time ago

Who knows, not me
I never lost control
You're face, to face
With the man who sold the world

Who knows, not me
We never lost control
You're face, to face
With the man who sold the world