Loving the Alien
David Bowie
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Watching them come and go The templars and the saracens They're traveling the holy land Opening telegrams Torture comes and torture goes Knights who'd give you anything They bear the cross of coeuf de leon Salvation for the mirror blind But if you pray all your sins are hooked upon the sky Pray and the heathen lie will disappear Prayers they hide the saddest view (Believing the strangest things, loving the alien) And your prayers they break the sky in two (Believing the strangest things, loving the alien) You pray til the break of dawn (Believing the strangest things, loving the alien) And you'll believe you're loving the alien (Believing the strangest things, loving the alien) Thinking of a different time Palestine a modern problem Bounty and your wealth in land Terror in a best laid plan Watching them come and go Tomorrows and the yesterdays Christians and the unbelievers Hanging by the cross and nail
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10 facts about this song
Release Date"Loving the Alien" was released in 1985 as a single from David Bowie's album "Tonight".
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Chart SuccessAlthough the song wasn't a significant hit in most countries, it reached number 19 in Belgium and number 27 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Critical ReceptionDespite mixed reviews for the album "Tonight", many critics and fans appreciated the depth and uniqueness of "Loving the Alien". Over the years, it has been regarded as one of Bowie's underappreciated gems from his career.
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Lyrics InterpretationThe song's lyrics are a critique of organized religion, particularly warfare that is justified through religious beliefs.
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Music VideoThe accompanying music video for the song, directed by David Mallet, won the Best Video award at the 1985 British Video Awards.
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Re-working of the SongIn the late 90s, Bowie admitted his dissatisfaction with the original 80s version of the song. He released a stripped-down version of "Loving the Alien" in 2000 for his "Bowie at the Beeb" album.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, notably by the UK band The Scissor Sisters, who released their version as a B-side to their 2004 single "Laura".
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Use in Popular Culture"Loving the Alien" has been used in several pop culture contexts. It featured in the soundtrack of the 2013 videogame "Aliens: Colonial Marines".
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Musical Style and InfluencesThe song's music blends elements of pop, rock, and new wave. It showcases Bowie's versatility as a musician and his ability to combine different genres.
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Live PerformancesBowie performed the song live during two of his tours - The Glass Spider Tour (1987) and A Reality Tour (2003–2004). This song was also featured in the 1987 concert film "Glass Spider".
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