Modern Love
David Bowie
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I know when to go out And when to stay in Get things done I catch a paper boy But things don't really change I'm standing in the wind But I never wave bye-bye But I try, I try There's no sign of life It's just the power to charm I'm lying in the rain But I never wave bye-bye But I try, I try Never gonna fall for (Modern love) walks beside me (Modern love) walks on by (Modern love) gets me to the church on time (Church on time) terrifies me (Church on time) makes me party (Church on time) puts my trust in God and man (God and man) no confessions (God and man) no religion (God and man) don't believe in modern love It's not really work It's just the power to charm I'm still standing in the wind But I never wave bye bye But I try, I try Never gonna fall for (Modern love) walks beside me (Modern love) walks on by (Modern love) gets me to the church on time (Church on time) terrifies me (Church on time) makes me party (Church on time) puts my trust in God and man (God and man) no confessions (God and man) no religion (God and man) don't believe in modern love (Modern love) walks beside me (Modern love) walks on by (Modern love) gets me to the church on time (Church on time) terrifies me (Church on time) makes me party (Church on time) puts my trust in God and man (God and man) no confessions (God and man) no religion (God and man)don't believe in modern love Modern love (modern love) Modern love (modern love) Modern love (modern love) Modern love (modern love) Modern love (modern love) Modern love (modern love) Modern love (modern love) Modern love (modern love) (Modern love) (Modern love) (Modern love) (Modern love) Modern love, walks beside me (Modern love) Modern love, walks on by (Modern love) Modern love, walks beside me Modern love Modern love, walks on by Modern love Never gonna fall for Modern love Modern love
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Written by: David Bowie
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10 facts about this song
Song Release Date"Modern Love" is a song by British musician David Bowie, which was released in 1985.
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Album InformationThe song features on Bowie's album "Let's Dance," which is his 15th studio album.
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Chart Performance"Modern Love" was successful in the charts. It reached number 2 in the UK Singles Chart and number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Modern Love" was directed by Jim Yukich and shot live during Bowie's "Serious Moonlight Tour." The video captured Bowie performing the song in front of a live audience.
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Song Theme"Modern Love" lyrically shares David Bowie's views on love and its modern interpretation. The song addresses the shallowness and superficial nature of modern relationships.
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Musical StyleThe song is known for its post-disco style with funk influences - it was a departure from David Bowie's earlier, more experimental soundscapes.
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Performance StyleBowie's stage performance of "Modern Love" is noteworthy; he would often kick into the song with a saxophone solo, setting the tone for his energetic performance.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "Modern Love," including the bands "The Last Shadow Puppets" and "Lucius," each bringing their interpretive touch to the iconic song.
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Concert Tradition"Modern Love" was often Bowie's concert closer. It marked the last song besides "The Lord's Prayer" that he performed on stage before retiring from live performances.
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HomageMatt Bellamy, the frontman of British rock band Muse, has stated that their song "Time Is Running Out" draws influence from Bowie's "Modern Love."
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