The Hearts Filthy Lesson
David Bowie, Brian Eno
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(Heart's filthy lesson) (Heart's filthy lesson) (Heart's filthy lesson) There's always the diamond friendly Sitting in the Laugh Motel The heart's filthy lesson With her hundred miles to hell Oh, Ramona If there was only something between us If there was only something between us Other than our clothes Something in our skies Something in our skies Something in our blood Something in our skies Paddy Paddy? Who's been wearing Miranda's clothes? It's the heart's filthy lesson Heart's filthy lesson Heart's filthy lesson Falls upon deaf ears (Heart's Filthy Lesson) It's the heart's filthy lesson Heart's filthy lesson Heart's filthy lesson Falls upon deaf ears (Heart's filthy lesson) Falls upon deaf ears (Heart's filthy lesson) (Heart's filthy lesson) (Heart's filthy lesson) Oh Ramona If there was only some kind of future Oh Ramona If there was only some kind of future And these cerulean skies Something in our skies Something in our skies Something in our blood Something in our skies Paddy Paddy? Paddy will you carry me, I think I've lost my way (Heart's filthy lesson, heart's filthy lesson) I'm already five years older, I'm already in my grave I'm already (heart's filthy lesson, heart's filthy lesson) I'm already I'm already (heart's filthy lesson, heart's filthy lesson) Will you carry me? Oh Paddy I think I've lost my way Paddy, what a fantastic death abyss Paddy, what a fantastic death abyss (heart's filthy lesson) It's the heart's filthy lesson (Paddy) Tell the others (Heart's filthy lesson) It's the heart's filthy lesson (Paddy) What a fantastic death abyss Tell the others (heart's filthy lesson) It's the heart's filthy lesson
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Written by: BRIAN PETER GEORGE ENO, DAVID BOWIE, ERDAL KIZILCAY, MIKE GARSON, REEVES GABRELS, STERLING CAMPBELL
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12 facts about this song
SONG RELEASE"The Hearts Filthy Lesson" was released as a single in 1995. It was the lead single for the album "Outside."
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ALBUM CONTRIBUTIONThe song set the tone for the entirety of Bowie's album, "Outside," contributing significantly to its eerie, industrial tone.
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CHART PERFORMANCEDespite its unconventional sound, the song achieved success on the charts, reaching number 35 in the UK and number 41 on the US Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart.
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MUSIC VIDEOSThe music video for "The Hearts Filthy Lesson" was directed by Samuel Bayer, who has also directed music videos for bands such as Nirvana and Green Day.
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GRAMMY NOMINATIONThe song was nominated for a Grammy Award in 1996 for Best Rock Song, reaffirming Bowie's adaptability and relevancy as a musician.
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MOVIE FEATURE"The Hearts Filthy Lesson" was featured in the end credits of the 1995 movie "Seven," directed by David Fincher.
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THEME AND MESSAGEThe lyrics of the song discuss themes of art, death, and technology, fitting right in with the dystopian, futuristic themes of the "Outside" album.
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INFLUENCESThe sound of this song was influenced by bands like Nine Inch Nails and other popular industrial music of the 1990s.
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PERFORMANCEBowie and his band performed “The Hearts Filthy Lesson” on the Late Show with David Letterman in 1995.
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INTERPRETATIONAccording to Bowie, the 'filthy lesson' in question is "the fact that life is finite. That realization, when it comes, usually later in life, can either be a really daunting prospect or it makes things a lot clearer."
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COLLABORATIONThe song was co-written by David Bowie and Brian Eno, a longtime collaborator and fellow influential musician.
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PRODUCTION CREDITThe song was co-produced by David Bowie, Brian Eno, and David Richards, adding richness and depth to the industrial soundscape of the track.
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