David Bowie - Breaking Glass Lyrics

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Who co-wrote the song 'Breaking Glass' with David Bowie?

   'Breaking Glass' was co-written by David Bowie, bassist George Murray, and drummer Dennis Davis.

2. What album features the original version of 'Breaking Glass'?

   The original version of 'Breaking Glass' is featured on David Bowie's 1977 album, 'Low'.

3. Was there a longer version of 'Breaking Glass' released?

   Yes, a longer version of 'Breaking Glass' that runs for 3:28 was issued in some European countries and was later included in the 2017 Bowie boxed set, 'A New Career In A New Town'.

4. What inspired the lyric 'Don't look at the carpet, I drew something awful on it'?

   This lyric refers to David Bowie's practice of drawing the Tree of Life on the floor during a period when he was interested in Aleister Crowley and Qabalah.

5. How did 'Breaking Glass' perform on the UK Singles Chart?

   The live version of 'Breaking Glass' reached number 54 on the UK Singles Chart in December 1978.

6. Which famous artist's song parodied 'Breaking Glass'?

   Nick Lowe's 1978 track, '(I Love the Sound of) Breaking Glass,' is a parody of 'Breaking Glass' by David Bowie.