Big Brother
David Bowie · Sound + Vision [2003]
Or should we powder our noses?
Don't live for last year's capers
Give me steel, give me steel, give me pulsars unreal
He'll build a glass asylum
With just a hint of mayhem
He'll build a better whirlpool
We'll be living from sin, then we can really begin
Please savior, saviour, show us
Hear me, I'm graphically yours
Someone to claim us, someone to follow
Someone to shame us, some brave Apollo
Someone to fool us, someone like you
We want you Big Brother, Big Brother
I know you think you're awful square
But you made everyone and you've been every where
Lord, I'd take an overdose if you knew what's going down
Someone to claim us, someone to follow
Someone to shame us, some brave Apollo
Someone to fool us, someone like you
Someone to claim us, someone to follow
Someone to shame us, some brave Apollo
Someone to fool us, someone like you
Someone to claim us, someone to follow
Someone to shame us, some brave Apollo
Someone to fool us, someone like you
We want you Big Brother
Big Brother
Big Brother is a standout track from David Bowie's 1967 debut album, David Bowie. The song exemplifies the artist's early experimentation with folk-rock and psychedelic influences before his later glam and art-rock transformations. Recorded during a period of intense creative exploration, the piece showcases Bowie's distinctive vocal delivery and his ability to craft atmospheric soundscapes. While not one of his most commercially recognized singles, the recording remains a significant song in his extensive catalogue, reflecting the eclectic nature of his initial foray into the music industry. The track stands as a testament to the artist's willingness to push boundaries and redefine his sound with each new release.