“Steel on the skyline
Sky made of glass
Made for a real world
All things must pass”

— David Bowie

"Heathen (The Rays)"
Song lyrics, Heathen (2002)
Context: Steel on the skyline
Sky made of glass
Made for a real world
All things must pass
Ooo
Waiting for something
Looking for someone
Is there no reason?

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“Steel on the skyline
Sky made of glass
Made for a real world
All things must pass”