Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
David Bowie · David Live [1974]
Stay with them now for they won't see you no more
Like a gypsy forever on the run
Stay for a while, while you look for a whore
Like that sailor leaves, come back again
Stay for a while, and they won't see you again
Like that gypsy caravan forever on the run
You stay for a while, then you pick up and go
That's how you show your love for me
That's how you show your love for me
You're like
Here today, gone tomorrow
Each time you call, you leave a little sorrow
You're like
Here today, gone tomorrow
Each time you call, you leave a little sorrow
You're like that big, big star, he's tore the town apart
Givin' everyone to console their aching heart
Like that snow that fell, looks so wrong and out of place
Stay for a while, then you leave without a trace
That's 'xactly like that star, he tore the town apart
Leave everyone to console their aching heart
Like that snow that fell, looks so wrong and out of place
Stay for a while, leave without a trace
That's how you show your love for me
That's how you show your love for me
Here today, gone tomorrow
Each time you call, you leave a little sorrow
You're like
Here today, gone tomorrow
Each time you stay, you leave a little sorrow
Oooh-huh Oh-ho
Here today, gone tomorrow
Hmmm yeah
Your like
Here today, gone tomorrow
Each time I call, you leave a little sorrow
Here today, gone tomorrow
Each time I call, you leave a little sorrow Yeah
Here today, here today but gone tomorrow
(thank you)
Here Today, Gone Tomorrow
Recorded during the 1974 'David Live' sessions, this track exemplifies David Bowie's evolving musical identity as he transitioned from glam rock into more experimental and theatrical territories. The song features a distinctive arrangement that blends rock instrumentation with atmospheric textures, characteristic of Bowie's work in the mid-1970s. It reflects his ongoing exploration of themes regarding transience and the passage of time, delivered with his signature vocal delivery and stage presence. As part of the live recordings from that era, the track captures the energy and improvisational spirit of his performances, contributing to a body of work that remains influential in art rock and progressive music. The recording stands as a testament to his ability to adapt his style while maintaining a cohesive artistic vision across different albums and live sets.