Tis a Pity She Was a Whore
David Bowie
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Man, she punched me like a dude Hold your mad hands, I cried ‘Tis a pity she was a whore ‘Tis my curse, I suppose That was patrol That was patrol This is the war Black struck the kiss, she kept my cock Smote the mistress, drifting on ‘Tis a pity she was a whore She stole my purse, with rattling speed That was patrol This is the war ‘Tis a pity she was a whore Man, she punched me like a dude Hold your mad hands, I cried ‘Tis a pity she was a whore ‘Tis my fate, I suppose For that was patrol That was patrol ‘Tis a pity she was a whore ‘Tis a pity she was a whore
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Song TitleThe title "‘Tis a Pity She Was a Whore" is derived from the name of a 17th-century play written by John Ford.
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AlbumThe song is taken from David Bowie's 28th and last studio album, "Blackstar", which was released on 8th January 2016.
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GenreIn tune with Bowie’s musical style, the song is classified under the genre of Art Rock.
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Pre-ReleaseThe song had initially been released in a slightly different, more stripped-back form as a B-side to Bowie's 2014 single, "Sue (Or in a Season of Crime)".
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Dark ConnotationsMany argue that like the rest of the "Blackstar" album, the song carries themes of mortality and legacy, tied to Bowie's illness and approaching death.
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Metaphorical InterpretationThe song's lyrics are open to various interpretations, but some speculate that the "she" in the title refers to war, with the "whore" symbolizing how nations can be seduced by conflict.
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Music CompositionAccording to Bowie’s producer, Tony Visconti, the song contains elements of "free jazz", with Bowie praising the often disharmonic saxophone noise.
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Music VideoWhile there is no official music video for "Tis a Pity She Was a Whore" itself, it shares strong thematic links to the videos for other songs from the "Blackstar" album.
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Critical ReceptionCritics generally praised the song for its experimental style, with many citing it as an example of Bowie's continual ability to reinvent his music.
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No Live PerformancesDespite its popularity, "‘Tis a Pity She Was a Whore" was never performed live by Bowie. This is largely due to the fact that Bowie stopped touring after his 2004 Heart Attack.
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