Starman - David Bowie: Song Lyrics, Music Videos & Concerts

Starman

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Rock

Starman was released on November 13, 1981 by Parlophone UK as a part of the album ChangesTwoBowie (2018 Remaster)

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OVERVIEW

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Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS

David Bowie

Lead Vocals

Trevor Bolder

Bass Guitar

Woody Woodmansey

Woody Woodmansey

Drums

Mick Ronson

Background Vocals

COMPOSITION & LYRICS

David Bowie

Songwriter

Mick Ronson

String Arranger

PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING

David Bowie

Producer

Ken Scott

Producer

Ray Staff

Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]

Didn't know what time it was, the lights were low

I leaned back on my radio

Some cat was laying down some rock 'n' roll

"Lotta soul", he said

Then the loud sound did seem to fade

Came back like a slow voice on a wave of phase

That weren't no DJ, that was hazy cosmic jive

[Chorus]

There's a starman waiting in the sky

He'd like to come and meet us

But he thinks he'd blow our minds

There's a starman waiting in the sky

He's told us not to blow it

'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile

He told me

Let the children lose it

Let the children use it

Let all the children boogie

[Verse 2]

I had to phone someone, so I picked on you

Hey, that's far out, so you heard him too

Switch on the TV, we may pick him up on channel two

Look out your window, I can see his light

If we can sparkle, he may land tonight

Don't tell your poppa or he'll get us locked up in fright

[Chorus]

There's a starman waiting in the sky

He'd like to come and meet us

But he thinks he'd blow our minds

There's a starman waiting in the sky

He's told us not to blow it

'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile

He told me

Let the children lose it

Let the children use it

Let all the children boogie

[Chorus]

Starman waiting in the sky

He'd like to come and meet us

But he thinks he'd blow our minds

There's a starman waiting in the sky

He's told us not to blow it

'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile

He told me

Let the children lose it

Let the children use it

Let all the children boogie

Written by: David Bowie

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