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