That is a very good observation. One of the reasons I got into Bowie some 28 years ago (wow, that long!) was the fact that his work is often prophetical.

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this is nonsens. How could Bowie be able to know back in 1987 that in 2001 9/11 would occur.

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Bowie has always known. On September 11, 1977, he joined Bing Crosby on his TV special. Exactly 24 years prior to that fateful day, he sang for the first and last time - "Peace on Earth - can it be? Years from now, perhaps we'll see".

Bowie Downunder

Hey yeah...this is cool. While we're at it... he also predicted the Rodney King Riots in Life On Mars?.

Take a look at the Lawman
Beating up the wrong guy
Oh man! Wonder if he'll ever know
He's in the best selling show

Millions of people watched these riots unfold on their tv screens!! Cool.

I think you're forgetting that the thin white duke is a well known fascist. From his point of view, there was nothing wrong with the beating.

I don't get along with myself
And I'm not too keen on anyone else

I'll just believe you're not serious with that remark.

I don't get along with myself
And I'm not too keen on anyone else

The only prophecy I've found on Never Let Me Down is that tennis-player Maria Sharapova - who was born that year - would one day win the US Open:

New York's in love
With her big green eyes
And her long blonde hair
New York's in flames
New York's in love
With the way she talks
And the way she walks
New York's in love
Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo Goo