| David Bowie – The Width of a Circle Lyrics | 11 years ago |
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Given that Bowie used the cut-up method of randomising lyrics it is always a bit of a stretch trying to find a simple explanation or theme in his lyrics but as far as I can make out it seems to be about a young man who is conflicted between a religious upbringing and his new found desire to suck dick. Seriously. Look at the Crowley Tarot card of 'The Devil'. So the deal is young David gets seduced by a more experienced and self assured and probably older man... and he likes it. He will from now on only kneel to suck dick and not kneel in church. ( You'll never go down to the Gods again). The fellatio references are all over this song: Breathe breathe breathe deeply (!), He showed me the leather belt round his hips... my knees were shaking, my cheeks aflame...Tongue swollen with devil's love..." Width of a circle indeed!! Tell me I'm wrong! |
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