Sorrow
David Bowie · Pin ups
The only thing I ever got from you was sorrow
Sorrow
You acted funny trying to spend my money
You're out there playing your high class games of sorrow
Sorrow
You never do what you know you oughta
Something tells me you're a Devil's daughter
Sorrow, sorrow
Ahhhh, ah, ahhhh
I tried to find her
'Cause I can't resist her (I tried to find her)
I never knew just how much I missed her
Sorrow
Sorrow
With your long blonde hair and your eyes of blue
The only thing I ever got from you was sorrow
Sorrow
Oh-oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh
With your long blonde hair
I couldn't sleep last night
With your long blonde hair
About Sorrow
David Bowie's "Sorrow" serves as a haunting centerpiece on the *Pin Ups* compilation, a project that reimagines his early work through a cover band lens. Released in 2012, the track captures the raw, melancholic energy of his mid-1960s period, specifically drawing from his time with The Lower Third. The song reflects the existential dread and artistic experimentation that characterized Bowie's transition from mod pop to his more complex, theatrical persona. By stripping away the studio polish of his later albums, the recording highlights the song's inherent emotional weight and its role as a precursor to his iconic solo career. It stands as a testament to the enduring power of his early compositions, offering a glimpse into the creative roots that would eventually define his legendary status in rock history.