China Girl
David Bowie * Track #2 On Let’s Dance
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China Girl by David Bowie
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David BowieAbout
In 1976, David Bowie and Iggy Pop co-wrote China Girl while in France just prior to their “Berlin Era”. The song itself originally appeared on Iggy’s 1977 album The Idiot, which was co-written with Bowie.
This version, however, was recorded much later by David for his 1983 Let’s Dance album. Nile R...
China Girl Lyrics
[Intro]
Oh-oh-oh-oh, little China Girl
Oh-oh-oh-oh, little China Girl
[Verse 1]
I could escape this feeling with my China Girl
I feel a wreck without my little China Girl
I hear her heart beating loud as thunder
Saw the stars crashing
[Verse 2]
I'm a mess without my little China Girl
Wake up in the mornings, where's my little China Girl?
I hear her hearts beating loud as thunder
I saw the stars crashing down
[Chorus]
I'm feeling tragic like I'm Marlon Brando
When I look at my China Girl
I could pretend that nothing really meant too much
When I look at my China Girl
[Verse 3]
I stumble into town just like a sacred cow
Visions of swastikas in my head, plans for everyone
It's in the white of my eyes
[Bridge]
My little china girl
You shouldn't mess with me
I'll ruin everything you are
You know, I'll give you television
I'll give you eyes of blue
I'll give you a man who wants to rule the world
[Chorus]
And when I get excited
My little China Girl says
Oh baby, just you shut your mouth
She says... shh
She says... shh
She says...
[Chorus]
And when I get excited
My little China Girl says
Oh baby, just you shut your mouth
And when I get excited
My little China Girl says
Oh baby, just you shut your mouth
She says... shh
She says...
[Outro]
Oh-oh-oh-oh, little China Girl
Oh-oh-oh-oh, little China Girl
Oh-oh-oh-oh, little China Girl
Oh-oh-oh-oh, little China Girl
China Girl Q&A
Who wrote China Girl's ?
China Girl was written by David Bowie & Iggy Pop.
Who produced China Girl's ?
China Girl was produced by David Bowie & Nile Rodgers.
When did David Bowie release China Girl?
David Bowie released China Girl on Thu Apr 14 1983.
What did David Bowie say about "China Girl"?
“I wrote this song with Jim [Iggy Pop – Ed] around the same time [during their time in Berlin – Ed]. This one is also sort of about invasion and exploitation.”
David Bowie