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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
David Bowie
David Bowie
Lead Vocals
Trevor Bolder
Trevor Bolder
Bass Guitar
Woody Woodmansey
Woody Woodmansey
Drums
Mick Ronson
Mick Ronson
Background Vocals
Mike Garson
Mike Garson
Piano
Brian Wilshaw
Brian Wilshaw
Flute
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
David Bowie
David Bowie
Songwriter
Mick Ronson
Mick Ronson
Arranger
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
David Bowie
David Bowie
Producer
Ken Scott
Ken Scott
Producer
Ray Staff
Ray Staff
Mastering Engineer
Mick Ronson
Mick Ronson
Mixing Engineer

Lyrics

Time
He's waiting in the wings
He speaks of senseless things
His script is you and me, boy
Time
He flexes like a whore
Falls wanking to the floor
His trick is you and me, boy
Time
In quaaludes and red wine
Demanding Billy Dolls
And other friends of mine
Take your time
The sniper in the brain
Regurgitating drain
Incestuous and vain
And many other last names
Oh well, I look at my watch
It says 9:25
And I think, "Oh God!
I'm still alive!"
We should be home by now
We should be home by now
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie, lie, lie-lie
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie, lie, lie-lie
Lie
You are not a victim
You just scream with boredom
You are not evicting time
Chimes
Goddamn! You're looking old
You'll freeze and catch a cold
'Cause you left your coat behind
Take your time
Breaking up is hard
But keeping dark is hateful
I had so many dreams
I had so many breakthroughs
But you, my love, were kind
But love has left you dreamless
The door to dreams was closed
Your park was real and greenless
Perhaps you're smiling now
Smiling through this darkness
But all I have to give
Is guilt for dreaming
We should be home by now
We should be home by now
We should be home by now
We should be home by now
We should be home by now
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie, lie, lie-lie
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie, lie, lie-lie
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie, lie, lie-lie
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie, lie, lie-lie
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie, lie, lie
Lie, lie-lie-lie, lie, lie
Yes
Time
Written by: David Bowie

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