It was written by David Bowie.  It was covered by Lulu and Nirvana.  I
have researched the Web to find the lyrics but I can't understand what
the song is about.  It Intrigues me greatly.

Dear gapgapgap,

I have been able to find a lyrical interpretation of "The Man Who Sold
The World". Please follow this link to read it:
http://www.teenagewildlife.com/Interact/fc/misc/JG/TMWSTW.html#TMWSTW

In case you also need the lyrics for comparison, please follow this link:
http://www.nirvana-music.com/nirvana-lyrics-unplugged.html#4

I hope that this will be helpful!
Regards,
Scriptor



Sources:

Teenage Wildlife: The Man Who Sold The World
http://www.teenagewildlife.com/Interact/fc/misc/JG/TMWSTW.html

Nirvana: Unplugged in New York Lyrics
http://www.nirvana-music.com/nirvana-lyrics-unplugged.html

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