只有旅行和藝術可以自己決定

“Let’s dance” is a 80s classic by David Bowie. It was released as the first single from that album in 1983, and went on to become one of his biggest-selling tracks. The single was one of Bowie’s fastest selling to date, entering the UK singles chart at number five on its first week of release. Strong rhythm and bassline make people want to dance and dance with David Bowie’s signature steps.

Live concert in 1980s Serious Moonlight tour


Live concert in NY in 2002


Seeing David Bowie live performing the same song in 1980s and 2002, what a man!

Why it is special, however, does not lay on its music, but the words. Why? The symbol and metaphor of “dance and red shoes” for me speak for the critique on and struggling with capitalism and western cultural imperialism.

Lyrics

Let's dance put on your red shoes and dance the blues

Let's dance to the song?
they're playin' on the radio

Let's sway?
while color lights up your face
Let's sway?
sway through the crowd to an empty space

If you say run, I'll run with you
If you say hide, we'll hide
Because my love for you
Would break my heart in two
If you should fall
Into my arms
And tremble like a flower

Let's dance for fear?
your grace should fall
Let's dance for fear tonight is all

Let's sway you could look into my eyes
Let's sway under the moonlight,?
this serious moonlight

If you say run, I'll run with you
If you say hide, we'll hide
Because my love for you
Would break my heart in two
If you should fall
Into my arms
And tremble like a flower

Let's dance put on your red shoes?
and dance the blues

Let's dance to the song?
they're playin' on the radio

Let's sway you could look into my eyes
Let's sway under the moonlight,?
this serious moonlight

Extended reading:
Ziggy Stardust