David Bowie(the man who sold the world).
Apparently for years, Bowie struggled with his identity and expressed himselfthrough his songs, often creating characters to perform his songs. The song’s lyrics reflect Bowie’s concern with splintered or multiple personalities. Many people believe that the song was partially inspired by the poem "Antigonish" by William Hughes Mearns. On thealbum cover, Bowie is wearing a dress.
