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"Day-In Day-Out" is an R&B and pop-rock song by David Bowie released as the lead single from his 1987 album Never Let Me Down. Song Overview and Themes Release Date: Issued as a single on March 23, 1987.Album: Opens his 17th studio album, Never Let Me Down. Lyrical Meaning: Written by Bowie and co-produced with David Richards, the song offers sharp social commentary. It criticizes the mistreatment of the homeless and urban deprivation in the United States, focusing on the harsh struggles of a young mother trying to feed her child. Musical Style: Features a bright, energetic synth intro and a deceptive upbeat rhythm paired with serious, urgent vocal delivery. Music Video and Reception The Video: Co-directed by Bowie and Julien Temple, it depicted raw street realities, including a mother and toddler in Los Angeles and a desperate woman facing arrest. Controversy: Some TV stations banned or censored the video due to its gritty depiction of poverty and prostitution, though it still earned an MTV Video Music Award nomination for Best Male Video. Chart Performance: Became a modest global hit, reaching the UK Top 20 and charting on Billboard.