Aladdin Sane, the second track on the 1973 album of the same name, is the introduction of our hero, the “American cousin” of Ziggy Stardust.
Another of Bowie’s many anti-war tracks, the song describes how young men are enticed into enlisting in the armed forces. The name ‘Aladdin Sane’ is a homopho...
[Verse 1]
Watching him dash away
Swinging an old bouquet (dead roses)
Sake and strange divine
Uh-huh-huh-uh, huh-uh (You'll make it)
Passionate bright young things
Takes him away to war (Don't fake it)
Saddening glissando strings
Uh-huh-huh-uh, huh-uh (You'll make it)
[Chorus]
Who will love Aladdin Sane?
Battle cries and champagne
Just in time for sunrise
Who will love Aladdin Sane?
[Verse 2]
Motor sensational
Paris or maybe hell (I'm waiting)
Clutches of sad remains
Waits for Aladdin Sane (You'll make it)
[Chorus]
Who will love Aladdin Sane?
Millions weep a fountain
Just in case of sunrise
Who will love Aladdin Sane?
Will love Aladdin Sane
Love Aladdin Sane
[Piano Solo]
[Chorus]
Who will love Aladdin Sane?
Millions weep a fountain
Just in case of sunrise
Who will love Aladdin Sane?
Will love Aladdin Sane
Will love Aladdin Sane
[Outro]
They say the lights are oh so bright on Broadway
Aladdin Sane (1913–1938–197?) was written by David Bowie.
Aladdin Sane (1913–1938–197?) was produced by Ken Scott & David Bowie.
David Bowie released Aladdin Sane (1913–1938–197?) on Fri Apr 13 1973.