Supermen
David Bowie
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When all the world was very young And mountain magic heavy hung The supermen would walk in file Guardians of a loveless isle And gloomy browed with super fear their tragic endless lives Heaves nor sighs in solemn, perverse serenity wondrous beings chained to life Strange games they would play then No death for the perfect men Life rolls into one for them So softly a super god cries Where all were minds in uni-thought Power is weird by mystics taught No pain, no joy, no power too great Colossal strength to grasp a fate Where sad-eyed mermen tossed in slumbers Nightmare dreams no mortal mind could hold A man would tear his brother's flesh, a chance to die To turn to mold Far out in the red-sky Far out from the sad eyes Strange, mad celebration So softly a super god cries Far out in the red-sky Far out from the sad eyes Strange, mad celebration So softly a super god dies
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Written by: David Bowie
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12 facts about this song
Song TitleThe song is named "Supermen", suggesting parallels to the idealized heroes of comic books.
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Release Date"Supermen" was first released as part of the album "The Man Who Sold the World" on November 4, 1970.
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InfluencesThe song showcases Bowie's early affection for Hammer Horror films and Lovecraft prose, enabling the darker dimensions of his music.
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Unique Sounds"Supermen" is known for its characteristic faint cuckoo sound that you can hear every once in a while.
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LyricsThe lyrics revolve around juxtaposing mythic figures and fictional notions about heroism, showing an early example of Bowie's penchant for mixing reality and fantasy in his songwriting.
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Cover VersionsIt's one of Bowie's earliest songs to have been covered by other artists, the earliest version being recorded by The Cush in 1990.
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ReceptionAlthough not one of Bowie's most commercially successful songs, "Supermen" received widespread critical acclaim for its unique songwriting and enigmatic lyrics.
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PurposeThe song was representative of Bowie's early attempt at creating philosophical and compositional complexity.
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Song CreditsThe song was written solely by David Bowie and produced by Tony Visconti, a collaborator on many of Bowie's albums.
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Re-Publication"Supermen" was remixed and re-released as a bonus track in 2002 for the album's 30th anniversary.
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Featured ArtistsThe original recording features Mick Ronson on lead guitar, Tony Visconti on bass and Woody Woodmansey on drums.
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Contribution to ImageThe song played a part in developing Bowie's image as a versatile artist who isn't afraid to explore the mystic and mythic aspects of life.
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