The Next Day
David Bowie
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
Look into my eyes he tells her I’m gonna say goodbye he says yea Do not cry she begs of him goodbye yea All that day she thinks of his love yea They whip him through the streets and alleys there The gormless and the baying crowd right there They can’t get enough of that doomsday song They can’t get enough of it all Listen Listen to the whores he tells her He fashions paper sculptures of them Then drags them to the river's bank in the cart Their soggy paper bodies wash ashore in the dark And the priest stiff in hate now demanding fun begin Of his women dressed as men for the pleasure of that priest Here I am Not quite dying My body left to rot in a hollow tree Its branches throwing shadows On the gallows for me And the next day And the next And another day Ignoring the pain of their particular diseases They chase him through the alleys chase him down the steps They haul him through the mud and they chant for his death And drag him to the feet of the purple-headed priest First they give you everything that you want Then they take back everything that you have They live upon their feet and they die upon their knees They can work with satan while they dress like the saints They know god exists for the devil told them so They scream my name aloud down into the well below Here I am Not quite dying My body left to rot in a hollow tree Its branches throwing shadows On the gallows for me And the next day And the next And another day Here I am Not quite dying My body left to rot in a hollow tree Its branches throwing shadows On the gallows for me And the next day And the next And another day Here I am Not quite dying My body left to rot in a hollow tree Its branches throwing shadows On the gallows for me And the next day And the next And another day
The easy, fast & fun way to learn how to sing: 30DaySinger.com
7 facts about this song
Composition"The Next Day", the title track from David Bowie's 24th studio album, was written by Bowie. The song is noted for its high-energy rock sound, with elements of glam rock – a genre Bowie was previously known for in the 1970s.
|
ReleaseThe album and its title track were released in 2013, almost a decade after his previous studio album, "Reality" (2003).
|
Critical Reception"The Next Day" received substantial critical acclaim. Many critics applauded Bowie's energetic return to music after a long hiatus, while others praised the song's lyrical content and Bowie's vocal performance.
|
Music VideoThe song's music video was directed by Floria Sigismondi, who had previously worked with Bowie on the video for "Little Wonder". The video, which features renowned actor Gary Oldman and Academy Award-winning actress Marion Cotillard, received attention for its provocative imagery.
|
CommentaryThe song includes references to previous Bowie songs and eras. For example, the sound and rhythm closely resemble his work on "Scary Monsters (And Super Creeps)" (1980), while the video references symbols from his earlier albums and videos.
|
ControversiesThe video for "The Next Day" sparked some controversy for its religious imagery. YouTube initially took down the video due to violating terms of service, but later reinstated it, acknowledging that the take-down was a mistake.
|
RecognitionThe album "The Next Day", which included this song, was nominated for the 2013 Mercury Prize, an annual British music award. It was also a nominee for Best Rock Album at the 56th Annual Grammy Awards in 2014.
|
Citation
Use the citation below to add these lyrics to your bibliography:
Style:MLAChicagoAPA
"The Next Day Lyrics." Lyrics.com. STANDS4 LLC, 2024. Web. 30 Apr. 2024. <https://www.lyrics.com/lyric/28657027/David+Bowie/The+Next+Day>.
Discuss the The Next Day Lyrics with the community:
Report Comment
We're doing our best to make sure our content is useful, accurate and safe.
If by any chance you spot an inappropriate comment while navigating through our website please use this form to let us know, and we'll take care of it shortly.
Attachment
You need to be logged in to favorite.
Log In