be my wife
David Bowie · Low
Sometimes you get nowhere
I've lived all over the world
I've left every place
Please be mine
Share my life
Stay with me
Be my wife
Sometimes you get so lonely
Sometimes you get nowhere
I've lived all over the world
I've left every place
Please be mine
Share my life
Stay with me
Be my wife
Sometimes you get so lonely
be my wife
David Bowie's "be my wife" appears on his 1977 album Low, a landmark record that helped define the Berlin Trilogy era. The track showcases the artist's experimental approach during this period, blending art rock with minimalist textures and unconventional song structures. While often overshadowed by the album's more prominent singles, the song reflects Bowie's willingness to explore intimate themes through a detached, almost clinical musical lens. This recording captures the artist at a creative peak, utilizing sparse arrangements and distinctive vocal delivery to create a mood that is both melancholic and strangely hopeful. As part of a celebrated body of work, the song remains a testament to Bowie's ability to reinvent his sound while maintaining a cohesive artistic vision throughout his discography.

