Goodbye Mr. Ed
David Bowie · Sound + Vision [2003]
Shrieking as they fall
From AT&T
Someone sees it all
Goodbye Mr. Ed
Andy's skull enshrined
In a shopping mall near Queens
Someone sees it all
Icarus takes his pratfall
Bruegel on his head
Goodbye Mr. Ed
Four and twenty black kids
Some of them are blind
Someone sees it all
Tolerance of violence
By the fellows with no heads
Goodbye Mr. Ed
Some things are so big
They make no sense
Histories so small
People are so dense
Someone sees it all
Goodbye Mr. Ed
Some things are so big
They make no sense
Histories so small
People are so dense
Someone sees it all
Goodbye Mr. Ed
Never mind the Pistols
They laid the Golem eggs
Others came to hatch them
Outside the pale
Someone sees it all
Goodbye Mr. Ed
Goodbye Mr. Ed
David Bowie's "Goodbye Mr. Ed" stands as a defining track from his 1973 album *Sound + Vision*, marking a pivotal shift in his musical direction. The song blends psychedelic rock with theatrical storytelling, reflecting Bowie's fascination with sci-fi themes and the concept of the alienated individual. Released during the height of his Ziggy Stardust era, the recording captures the raw energy and experimental spirit that characterized his work in the early 1970s. With its distinctive production and lyrical narrative, the track remains a significant piece of his discography, showcasing his ability to merge pop sensibilities with deeper, more complex artistic visions. It serves as a testament to his ongoing exploration of identity and the human condition through music.