Be My Wife
David Bowie
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Sometimes you get so lonely Sometimes you get nowhere I've lived all over the world I've left every place Please be mine Share my life Stay with me Be my wife Sometimes you get so lonely Sometimes you get nowhere I've lived all over the world I've left every place Please be mine Share my life Stay with me Be my wife Sometimes you get so lonely
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Written by: DAVID BOWIE
Lyrics © TINTORETTO MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist"Be My Wife" is a song by the legendary British musician, singer, and songwriter, David Bowie.
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Album and ReleaseThe song was released on his 1977 album "Low," which is the first of his famed "Berlin Trilogy" with Brian Eno and Tony Visconti. "Be My Wife" was released as a single on June 17th, 1977.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its brilliance, "Be My Wife" failed to make a significant impact on the charts at the time. It didn't even chart in the UK and only managed to hit number 90 on the Australian charts, making it one of Bowie's lesser-known hits.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Be My Wife" is one of David Bowie's earliest promotional videos. It featured a simple performance of Bowie sat at a piano, interspersed with shots of him wandering a deserted street.
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Notable LyricThe most notable lyric of the song is "Be my wife, I'll stick with you for the rest of my life," demonstrating a direct approach to songwriting compared to the rest of the album's abstract lyrics.
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Song MeaningIt's believed the song reflects the isolation Bowie felt during his time in Berlin, hence providing the odd juxtaposition of an upbeat melody with sorrowful lyrics about lonliness.
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Live PerformancesUnlike many other songs from the "Low" album, "Be My Wife" was performed regularly by David Bowie in his live shows, making an appearance in most of his subsequent tours.
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Notable CoverThe band Arcade Fire has covered "Be My Wife" in concert, with frontman Win Butler praising the influence David Bowie had on the band.
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ProductionThe song is known for its catchy piano riff and minimalistic production, reflecting the influences of krautrock bands that Bowie was exploring during his time in Berlin.
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Critical ReceptionDespite the lack of commercial success, "Be My Wife" has been hailed as a standout track on the album "Low" by many critics, who praise its candid lyrics and simplicity amidst the experimental soundscapes of the album.
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