Ashes To Ashes
From Ground Control to Junkie: Unveiling the Cosmic Descent in David Bowie's 'Ashes To Ashes'
Lyrics
Do you remember a guy that's been
Reflecting on someone from the past
In such an early song?
Referencing an early musical work
I've heard a rumor from Ground Control
Rumor from Ground Control about someone
Oh no, don't say it's true
Expressing disbelief in the rumor
They got a message from the Action Man
Message from the Action Man expressing happiness
"I'm happy, hope you're happy too
Sharing contentment and love
I've loved all I've needed, love
Having fulfilled emotional needs
Sordid details following"
Revealing possibly scandalous details
The shrieking of nothing is killing, just
The emptiness is distressing
Pictures of Jap girls in synthesis and I
Images of synthetic beauty
Ain't got no money and I ain't got no hair
Lacking material wealth and physical appearance
But I'm hoping to kick but the planet it's glowing
Hopeful about overcoming challenges
Ashes to ashes, funk to funky
Mortality represented by "Ashes to ashes"
We know Major Tom's a junkie
Reference to Major Tom's addiction
Strung out in heaven's high
Majestic but troubled in heavenly state
Hitting an all-time low
Facing a significant downturn
Time and again I tell myself
Internal commitment to stay clean
I'll stay clean tonight
Resisting temptations
But the little green wheels are following me
Persistent influence of vices
Oh no, not again
Experiencing a recurring issue
I'm stuck with a valuable friend
Stuck with a problematic companion
"I'm happy, hope you're happy too"
Reiteration of happiness despite challenges
One flash of light but no smoking pistol
An event without conclusive evidence
I never done good things (I never done good things)
Acknowledging past mistakes
I never done bad things (I never done bad things)
Claiming innocence regarding bad deeds
I never did anything out of the blue, woh-o-oh
No unusual actions in the past
Want an axe to break the ice
Desire to break the ice in a situation
Wanna come down right now
Expressing a desire for resolution
Ashes to ashes, funk to funky
Reiteration of mortality theme
We know Major Tom's a junkie
Major Tom's continued struggle with addiction
Strung out in heaven's high
Majestic yet troubled heavenly existence
Hitting an all-time low
Facing a significant downturn again
My mother said, to get things done
Mother's advice regarding Major Tom
You'd better not mess with Major Tom
Emphasizing the consequences of interference
My mother said, to get things done
Reiteration of the cautionary advice
You'd better not mess with Major Tom
Warning against meddling with Major Tom
My mother said, to get things done
Continued emphasis on mother's advice
You'd better not mess with Major Tom
Advising to avoid interference with Major Tom
My mother said, to get things done
Repetition of the warning about Major Tom
You'd better not mess with Major Tom
Final reminder not to mess with Major Tom
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