The song 'Ashes To Ashes' by David Bowie reflects on the character Major Tom's struggles with addiction and the consequences of his actions. Major Tom is portrayed as a figure dealing with inner turmoil and the highs and lows of life, with references to seeking happiness, feeling lost, and the challenges of staying clean.
Mostra altro
Temi
Addiction and struggle
• Hitting an all-time low
• We know Major Tom's a junkie
• Strung out in heaven's high
Isolation and despair
• The shrieking of nothing is killing
• But I'm hoping to kick but this planet is glowing
• I ain't got no money and I ain't got no hair
Search for meaning
• I never did anything out of the blue
• I've never done good things
• I've never done bad things
Mostra altro
Umore
Despair, angst, hope, love, nostalgia
Classificazione: PG-13
I testi potrebbero non essere adatti agli ascoltatori più giovani