Pablo Picasso
David Bowie · Other Songs - David Bowie
- Lyrics and music by Jonathan Richman
Swinging on the back poarch
Jumping off a big wall
Pablo's feeling better now
Hanging by his fingernails
Swinging on the back poarch
Jumping off a big line
Pablo's feeling better now
Hanging by his fingernails
Well, some people try to pick up girls and they get called assholes
This never happened to Pablo Picasso
The girls would turn the color of a juicy avacado
When he would drive down their street in his El Dorado
He could walk down your street, girls could not resist his stare
So Pablo Picasso was never called an asshole
Not like you
Wow!
Swinging on the back poarch
Jumping off a big wall
Pablo's feeling better now
Hanging by his fingernails
Swinging on the back poarch
Jumping off a big wall
Pablo's feeling better now
Hanging by his fingernails
He could walk down your street and girls could not resist his stare
Pablo Picasso never got called an asshole
Well, the girls would turn the color of a juicy avacado
When he would drive down their street in his El Dorado
Well, he was only 5'3" but girls could not resist his stare
Pablo Picasso never got called an asshole
Not in New York
Wow!
Swinging on the back poarch
Jumping off a big wall
Pablo's feeling better now
Hanging by his fingernails
Swinging on the back poarch
Jumping off a big wall
Pablo's feeling better now
Hanging by his fingernails
Pablo Picasso
David Bowie's "Pablo Picasso" stands as a vibrant example of his early 1960s experimentation, capturing the raw energy of his pre-fame period. Recorded during a time when the artist was heavily influenced by the mod and art-rock scenes, the track showcases his distinctive vocal style before the full emergence of his later personas. The song reflects Bowie's fascination with modern art and cultural icons, channeling a sense of youthful rebellion and artistic ambition. While often overshadowed by his subsequent sci-fi narratives and glam rock anthems, this recording remains a crucial piece of his developing discography. It offers listeners a glimpse into the formative years of a musician who would soon redefine popular music, blending poetic observation with a driving rhythm that defined his initial public performances.