Dodo
David Bowie · Other Songs - David Bowie
Did you guess that we've been done wrong?
Lies jumped the queue to be first in line
Such a shameless design
He thinks he's well screened from the man at the top
It's a shame that his children disagree
They coolly decide to sell him down the line
Daddy's brainwashing time
He's a dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
He's a dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
She's quite enthralled with the childhood of yore
When a unit was a figure, not a she
When lovers chose each other, now the perks are due
Another memo to screw
She's a dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
She's a dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
Can you wipe your nose, my child
Without them slotting in your file a photograph?
Can you sleep alone at night
Wake to find the scorching light of neighbor Jim?
He's come to turn you in
Another dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
Another dodo, no no, didn't hear it from me
Another dodo, didn't hear it from me
About Dodo
David Bowie's "Dodo" stands as a poignant and haunting track from his 1973 album *The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars*. Released during the height of his iconic Ziggy Stardust persona, the song features a distinctive, rhythmic guitar riff and a vocal performance that blends theatricality with raw emotion. The lyrics, which reference a dodo bird, serve as a metaphor for extinction and the fleeting nature of fame, themes that resonated deeply within the glam rock movement of the early 1970s. Musically, the recording showcases Bowie's ability to craft complex, layered arrangements that pushed the boundaries of contemporary rock. It remains a staple of his discography, often cited for its atmospheric quality and its contribution to the genre's evolution. The track has been reissued in various compilations over the decades, ensuring its place in the canon of influential rock music. Its enduring appeal lies in its unique fusion of narrative storytelling and sonic experimentation, capturing a specific moment in music history where art and performance converged.