Telling Lies
Gail Ann Dorsey, David Bowie, Zachary Alford, Mike Garson, Reeves Gabrels
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Telling lies Gorgeous girls are bound to meet To talk of stars and kings and feet Through the chromosomes of space and time Me I'm fast like bad infection Gasping for my resurrection Swear to me in times of war and stress Telling lies Telling lies Telling lies Telling lies Telling lies (Ooh ah visionary ooh ah visionary) Telling lies (Feels like something's gonna happen this year) (Oh oh oh oh) Telling lies (Ooh ah visionary ooh ah visionary) Telling lies (Feels like something's gonna happen this year) (Oh oh oh oh) Telling lies Shadow falls in shrinking smiles See me poised at the happy games Standing in the mouth of all that's pure Come straggling in your tattered remnants You come to me with tears and blame, I'm your future Ask tomorrow, I am the end Telling lies Telling lies Telling lies Telling lies Telling lies (Ooh ah visionary ooh ah visionary) Telling lies (Feels like something's gonna happen this year) (Oh oh oh oh) Telling lies (Ooh ah visionary ooh ah visionary) Telling lies (Feels like something's gonna happen this year) (Oh oh oh oh) Telling lies Telling lies Ooh ah oh Ooh ah oh Ooh ah oh Feels like something's gonna happen this year (Oh oh oh oh) Oh ah (Telling lies) Feels like something's gonna happen this year (Oh oh oh oh) Oh ah (Telling lies) Feels like something's gonna happen this year (Oh oh oh oh) Oh ah (Telling lies) Oh ah Oh ah (Telling lies) Feels like something's gonna happen this year Oh ah (Telling lies)
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11 facts about this song
Song Origin"Telling Lies" is a song by the iconic British singer-songwriter David Bowie, released as a single from his 20th studio album, "Earthling," in 1997.
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Pioneering Digital Release"Telling Lies" is notable for its digital release strategy. David Bowie was one of the first major artists to release a single exclusively on the internet. This move made "Telling Lies" one of the earliest examples of an internet-only song release by a major artist.
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Charts PerformanceDespite its non-traditional release, the track eventually reached number 1 on Billboard's Hot Dance Club Play chart in 1997. However, it did not enter the top 40 in the UK Singles Chart.
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SongwritingBowie is credited as the sole writer of "Telling Lies", continuing his trend of creating innovative and expressive lyrics. The lyrics are steeped in symbolism and unabashed confession, making it a compelling piece of his discography.
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Music Style"Telling Lies" fused various music genres - it combined the energy of punk rock with electronic and jungle music beats. This was reflective of Bowie's ever-evolving music style and his willingness to experiment and innovate.
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Multiple VersionsThere are three different versions of "Telling Lies" - "Feelgood Mix", "Paradox Mix", and 'Adam F Mix'- each depicting different facets of Bowie's musical style. All versions were eventually included in the Limited Edition of the "Earthling" album.
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Live PerformancesBowie performed "Telling Lies" live on multiple occasions during his 1997 Earthling Tour, demonstrating its significance within the album’s catalog.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Telling Lies" featured Bowie in an interactive setting, reflecting the digital and innovative manner of the song's release.
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Lasting Impact"Telling Lies" is remembered for its boundary-pushing release strategy, as it foreshadowed the future of music distribution where digital releases would become standard.
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RecognitionIn 1997, Bowie received a special Webby Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his pioneering move of releasing "Telling Lies" online.
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Future ReleasesBowie's success with the online release of "Telling Lies" led to him embracing the digital format for future releases, further establishing him as a forward-thinking artist in the music industry.
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