From ‘Teenage Wildlife’, 1980

Of course you don’t! Who does? I like that in this song you’ve created a little conversation halfway through. It sounds like you’re just brushing someone off when they’ve asked an annoying question… about hallways.

 

David Bowie’s funniest lyrics

Ahead of Bowie Fest, celebrate the glam rock enigma’s most ridiculous lines

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Firstly, David Bowie, if you’re reading this, I must tell you that I am a massive fan. Secondly, really sorry for all of the copyright infringement with Bowie Fest, but it was done with the best comedic intentions, I promise!

It seems the V&A has missed out something quite spectacular in its exhibition of your life. Yes, you are an amazing musician, actor, fashion icon and cultural symbol. But to myself, and the rest of the alternative comedy world, you are a symbol of purist absurdism.

With the help of the good people of Time Out, I have been given an opportunity to showcase your five silliest lyrics. To be honest, I could have picked any number of them. I love your surrealism, the strange metaphors and odd imagery. But, above all else, I really like it when things just sound a bit silly.

So, here they are; all wonderful lyrics in a way, but in another light they’re super silly.

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