Boys Quote by David Bowie
“Some make you sing and some make you scream. One makes you wish that you'd never been seen. But there's a shop on the corner that's selling papier mache, making bullet-proof faces, Charlie Manson, Cassius Clay. If you want it, boys, get it here, thing.”
About This Quote
Source Song: "Life on Mars?" by David Bowie, 1971
Contrasting forces of fame and danger, with a surreal marketplace of identity and violence.
In simple terms: Fame can be both uplifting and destructive.
Key Takeaway
Beware the seductive allure of fame.
Themes
fame
danger
identity
media
culture
Mood
cynical
reflective
Type
lyirical
satirical
When to use this quote
- music industry
- political protest
- personal branding
Key Concepts
celebrity
illusion
social critique
Questions to Reflect On
- What aspects of fame do you embrace?
- How do you protect your identity?
A Different Perspective
Fame can also empower, not just endanger.
