The Man Who Sold the World
The Man Who Sold the World

David Bowie - The Man Who Sold the World Lyrics

Ever felt like you were looking at a stranger in the mirror? This song dives into that eerie feeling of encountering an alternate version of yourself. The lyrics tell a story about meeting someone who claims to know you intimately, yet feels completely… Read more

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Nov 14, 2014
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The Man Who Sold the World Lyrics

We passed upon the stair
We spoke of was and when
Although I was not there
He said I was his friend
Which came as some surprise
I spoke into his eyes
I thought you died alone
A long, long time ago

Oh no, not me
I never lost control
You're face to face
With the man who sold the world

I laughed and shook his hand
And made my way back home
I searched for form and land
For years and years I roamed
I gazed a gazely stare
At all the millions here
We must have died alone
A long, long time ago

Who knows
Not me
We never lost control
You're face to face
With the man who sold the world

Oh no, not me
I never lost control
You're face to face
With the man who sold the world

Oh

Oh

Oh

Oh

Oh

Oh, oh, oh

Writer(s): David Bowie
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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What is the Meaning of The Man Who Sold the World?

Ever felt like you were looking at a stranger in the mirror? This song dives into that eerie feeling of encountering an alternate version of yourself. The lyrics tell a story about meeting someone who claims to know you intimately, yet feels completely foreign. It's as if Bowie is exploring themes of identity and existential angst, questioning who we really are and how we perceive ourselves. The haunting repetition of "I never lost control" suggests a struggle with maintaining one's sense of self amidst life's chaos. This track beautifully captures the surreal experience of confronting your inner demons and realizing that maybe, just maybe, we're all selling parts of our soul to navigate this world. #IdentityCrisis #ExistentialAngst #InnerDemons #SurrealExperience

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