Diamond Dogs
David Bowie
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As they pulled you out of the oxygen tent You asked for the latest party With your silicone hump and your ten inch stump Dressed like a priest she was, Todd Browning beast you was Crawling down the alley on your hands and knees I'm sure you're not protected for it's plain to see The Diamond Dogs are poachers and they hide behind trees Hunt you to the ground, they will, mannequins with kill appeal (Will they come) I'll keep a friend serene (Will they come) Oh baby, come on to me (Will they come) Well, she's come, been and gone Come out of the garden, baby I'll catch your death in the fog Young girl, call him a Diamond Dogs Young girl, call him a Diamond Dogs Now Halloween Jack is a real cool cat And he lives on top of Manhattan Chase The elevators broke so he slides down a rope Onto the street below, go Tarzie, go man, go Meets his sweetest little hussy with his ghost town approach His face is sans feature but she wears a diamond broach Sweetly reminiscent, something mother used to wear Wrecked up and paralyzed, Diamond Dogs are sable-ized (Will they come) I'll keep a friend serene (Will they come) Oh baby, come on to me (Will they come) Well, she's come, been and gone Come out of the garden, baby I'll catch your death in the fog Young girl, call him a Diamond Dogs Young girl, call him a Diamond Dogs Call him a Diamond Dog Call him a Diamond Dog In the year of the scavenger, the season of the witch Sashay on the boardwalk, scurry to the ditch Just another future song, lovely little kitch There's gonna be sorrow, try and wake tomorrow (Will they come) I'll keep a friend serene (Will they come) Oh baby, come on to me (Will they come) Well, she's come, been and gone Come out of the garden, baby I'll catch your death in the fog Young girl, call him a Diamond Dogs Young girl, call him a Diamond Dogs Call him a Diamond Dog Call him a Diamond Dog Call him a Diamond Dog
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Written by: DAVID BOWIE
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12 facts about this song
Production Background"Diamond Dogs" was produced by David Bowie himself, showcasing his talent not only as a singer but also as a music producer.
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Concept AlbumThe song is the titular track of David Bowie's 1974 album "Diamond Dogs," which is a concept album loosely based on George Orwell's novel "1984."
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Influence“Diamond Dogs” was heavily influenced by Bowie's immersion in the New York scene and his fascination with the urban decay and gang culture he observed.
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TransitionThis song marked a transition in Bowie's musical style from glam rock, seen in his previous albums, toward a more soulful and jazz-oriented approach in his future works.
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ArtworkThe original cover art of the "Diamond Dogs" album features Bowie as a striking half-man, half-dog creature, symbolizing the theme of metamorphosis.
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Lyrical ThemeThe lyrics revolve around a post-apocalyptic urban world and reflect Bowie's perceptions of a collapsing society.
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Chart Performance"Diamond Dogs" achieved significant success upon its release, reaching No. 1 in the UK album charts.
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Guitar PerformanceThe guitar part in the song is performed by David Bowie himself, demonstrating his versatility as a musician.
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Influence on Popular CultureReferences to the song appear broadly within pop culture, including music, movies, and even video games.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough it got mixed reviews from critics upon its release, "Diamond Dogs" is now considered one of the greatest albums by David Bowie and a significant work in rock music history. It is often mentioned in conversations about dystopian cultural works.
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Tragic EventThe release of "Diamond Dogs" was melancholically followed by the death of the artist in January 2016, making it one of the last major works released during Bowie's lifetime.
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Music VideoNo official music video was created for the song or for any track from the album. This decision deviated from Bowie’s usual tendency to use visual components in his work, contributing to the song’s mysterious intrigue.
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