I'm Waiting for the Man
David Bowie
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I'm waiting for the man Twenty six dollars in my hand Up to Lexington, One Two Five So sick and dirty more dead than alive I'm waiting for the man Hey white boy, what you doing uptown? Hey white boy, you're chasing all the women around Oh pardon me sir it's furthest from my mind I'm just looking for a good friend of mine I'm waiting for the man Here he comes, he's all dressed in black PR shoes, and a big straw hat He's never early, he's always late First thing you learn is that you've always got to wait I'm waiting for the man Brown stone building and three flights of stairs Nobody stops you 'cause nobody cares He's got the works and he gives you sweet taste But then you've got to split because you've got no time to waste I'm waiting for the man Baby don't you holler, darling don't you scream and shout I'm feeling good, I'm going to work it on out I'm feeling good, I'm feeling so fine Until tomorrow but that's just another time I'm waiting for the man I'm waiting for the man Twenty six dollars lying there in my hand Up to Lexington, One Two Five five So sick and dirty more dead than alive I'm waiting for the man
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10 facts about this song
Original Artists"I'm Waiting for the Man" is originally a song by The Velvet Underground from their 1967 debut album, "The Velvet Underground & Nico."
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Lou Reed's RoleThe song was written by Lou Reed, who was the principal songwriter and lead vocalist of The Velvet Underground.
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Nico's InvolvementNico, a German singer and model, was a collaborator on the debut album, but she did not perform on the track "I’m Waiting for the Man."
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Challenging SubjectThe song's lyrics reference a man going to buy heroin from a dealer, making its content quite controversial during the time of its release.
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InspirationLou Reed said in interviews that he drew inspiration for the song from his own experiences and observations in New York City's drug culture.
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David Bowie's CoverDavid Bowie covered "I'm Waiting for the Man" numerous times throughout his career, including a version on his 1973 album "Pin Ups."
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InfluenceThe influence of "I’m Waiting for the Man" is significant. It has been hailed as one of the greatest songs of all time and has been widely covered by artists from various genres.
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Musically SimpleDespite its heavy subject, the song is simply structured, with two chords, played on a repeating riff.
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Live PerformancesThe Velvet Underground often performed "I’m Waiting for the Man" in concert, and it was one of their most popular songs live.
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Album Infamy"The Velvet Underground & Nico" continues to be regarded as one of the most influential rock albums of all time, despite initial poor sales and widespread indifference or hostility from contemporary critics.
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