Seven

David Bowie

About Seven

"Seven" is a song written by David Bowie and Reeves Gabrels for the album Hours in 1999. As with some of the other songs from Hours it was originally written for the computer game Omikron - The Nomad Soul from 1999. In July 2000, it was released as the fourth single from the album. The version used in the Omikron - The Nomad Soul was called "Demo version" on the single releases.


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1999
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I forgot what my father said
I forgot what he said
I forgot what my mother said
As we lay upon your bed

A city full of flowers
A city full of rain

I got seven days to live my life
Or seven ways to die

I forgot what my brother said
I forgot what he said
I don't regret anything at all
I remember how we wept

On a bridge of violent people
I was small enough to cry
I got seven days to live my life
Or seven ways to die

Hold my face before you
Still my trembling heart
Seven days to live my life
Or seven ways to die

The gods forgot they made me
So I forget them too
I listen to the shadows
I play among their graves

My heart was never broken
My patience never tried
I got seven days to live my life
Or seven ways to die

Seven days to live my life
Or seven ways to die

Seven

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David Bowie

David Robert Jones (8 January 1947 - 10 January 2016), known by his stage name David Bowie ( /ˈboʊ.i/ BOH-ee), was an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s. He is known for his distinctive voice as well as the intellectual depth and considerable eclecticism of his work. more »

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Written by: ROLLO ARMSTRONG, AYALAH DEBORAH BENTOVIM, NEMO JONES

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11 facts about this song

Album Origin
"Seven" is a song by David Bowie from his 23rd studio album, "Hours...", which was released in 1999.
Song Composition
Bowie wrote this song in collaboration with renowned guitarist and producer Reeves Gabrels.
Inspiration
The song, along with most others on the "Hours..." album, was initially composed for a computer game called "Omikron: The Nomad Soul". Bowie provided the voiceover for one of the game's characters and contributed to its soundtrack.
Single Release
"Seven" was released as the third, and final, single from the "Hours..." album in 2000.
Chart Performance
Despite its mellow, catchy tune, "Seven" didn't chart as highly as Bowie's previous hits. It reached a peak position of number 32 on the UK Singles Chart.
Song Interpretation
The lyrics of the song are open to interpretation but are often thought to discuss themes of introspection, rejuvenation, and self-discovery.
Video Concept
The music video for "Seven" was directed by Dom and Nic. It features Bowie wandering around a seemingly post-apocalyptic world.
Multiple Versions
There are various remix versions of the song, including "The Marius De Vries mix" which was used for the single release.
Critic Reception
Critics have generally praised "Seven" for its introspective lyrics and catchy guitar riff, although it is not typically ranked among Bowie's most iconic songs.
Live Performances
"Seven" was performed live during Bowie's concerts in the year 2000, thus reflecting its popularity amongst his setlist during that era.
Song Duration
The original album version of "Seven" runs for 4 minutes and 4 seconds. However, the track lengths can vary across the different remixes.

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