The Hearts Filthy Lesson
David Bowie · Outside
There's always the Diamond friendly
Sitting in the Laugh Motel
The Heart's filthy lesson
With her hundred miles to hell
Oh, Ramona - if there was only something between us
If there was only something between us
Other than our clothes
Something in our skies
Something in our skies
Something in our blood
Something in our skies
Paddy, Paddy
Who's been wearing Miranda's clothes?
It's the Heart's filthy lesson
Heart's filthy lesson
Heart's filthy lesson
Falls upon deaf ears
(Heart's filthy lesson)
It's the Heart's filthy lesson
Heart's filthy lesson
Heart's filthy lesson
Falls upon deaf ears
Falls upon dead ears
(Heart's filthy lesson)
Oh Ramona, if there was only some kind of future [x2]
And these cerulean skies
Something in our skies [x2]
Something in our blood
Something in our skies
Paddy, Paddy?
Paddy oh Paddy,
I think I've lost my way
(Heart's filthy lesson, Heart's filthy lesson)
I'm already five years older I'm already in my grave
(Heart's filthy lesson, Heart's filthy lesson)
I'm already (x3)
(Heart's filthy lesson, Heart's filthy lesson)
Will you carry me?
Oh Paddy, I think I've lost my way
Paddy, what a fantastic death abyss (2)
(Heart's filthy lesson)
It's the Heart's filthy lesson
Tell the others
(Heart's filthy lesson)
It's the Heart's filthy lesson
Paddy,
What a fantastic death abyss
Tell the others
(Heart's filthy lesson)
It's the Heart's filthy lesson
Paddy,
what a fantasic death abyss
(Heart's filthy lesson)
It's the Heart's filthy lesson
Tell the others
The Hearts Filthy Lesson
David Bowie's "The Hearts Filthy Lesson" stands as a pivotal track from his 1974 album *Outside*, marking a significant evolution in his musical style during the mid-1970s. Recorded during a period where Bowie was exploring jazz fusion and funk influences, the song features a distinctive saxophone-driven arrangement that contrasts with the rock-oriented sound of his earlier work. Released in the United Kingdom, the track reflects Bowie's continued experimentation and his ability to blend diverse genres into a cohesive artistic statement. The recording showcases his vocal versatility and the collaborative spirit of the era's studio culture, contributing to his legacy as an innovative artist who consistently pushed boundaries in popular music.