Star
´óÎÀ.±«ÒÁ(David Bowie) Lyrics
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Rudi stayed at home to starve
I could make it all worthwhile
As a rock & roll star
Bevan tried to change the nation
Sonny wants to turn the world, well he can tell you that
He tried
I could make a transformation as a rock & roll star
[Chorus (x2)]
So inviting - so enticing to play the part
I could play the wild mutation
As a rock & roll star
I could do with the money
I'm so wiped out with things as they are
I'd send my photograph to my honey - and I'd c'mon like
A regular superstar
I could fall asleep at night
As a rock & roll star
I could fall in love all right
As a rock & roll star
The song "Star" by David Bowie is about the desire to escape a mundane life and achieve stardom. In the first verse, Bowie describes two friends who are struggling with difficult circumstances: one fighting in a war, and the other starving at home. The singer suggests that he could make their struggles worthwhile by becoming a rock and roll star. He then goes on to mention two other people who also seek to change the world, emphasizing the difficulties of achieving such lofty goals.
The chorus repeats the desire to become a rock and roll star, with the singer describing the appeal of playing the part of a wild, mutated star. He mentions the financial incentive, as well as the hope of impressing his lover. The final verse suggests that achieving rock star status would allow the singer to fall asleep at night and find love, implying that stardom would bring him the happiness that he currently lacks.
Overall, the song reflects Bowie's own experience of seeking fame and the glam rock star persona that he created. It also speaks to the universal desire for escape and transformation that is often associated with rock and roll music.
Line by Line Meaning
Tony went to fight in Belfast
Tony left his everyday life behind to join the violence in Belfast
Rudi stayed at home to starve
Rudi chose to stay home and face poverty instead of engaging in conflict
I could make it all worthwhile
As a rock & roll star
The singer believes that they could make a significant difference in the world by becoming a rockstar
Bevan tried to change the nation
Bevan made an effort to bring positive change to their country
Sonny wants to turn the world, well he can tell you that
He tried
Sonny had a dream to change the world, but he failed in his attempt
I could make a transformation as a rock & roll star
The singer thinks that by becoming a rockstar, they could change the world in a positive way
[Chorus (x2)]
So inviting - so enticing to play the part
I could play the wild mutation
As a rock & roll star
The idea of being a rockstar is very appealing to the singer, as they think they could embody something new and exciting
I could do with the money
I'm so wiped out with things as they are
The artist is struggling financially and thinks that becoming a rockstar could improve their situation
I'd send my photograph to my honey - and I'd c'mon like
A regular superstar
The artist thinks that they would be able to impress their loved one by becoming a famous rockstar
I could fall asleep at night
As a rock & roll star
The artist believes that by becoming a rockstar, they would be content and able to sleep well at night
I could fall in love all right
As a rock & roll star
The singer thinks that their celebrity status as a rockstar would increase their romantic prospects
Contributed by Dylan D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@victorialouisaire6426
THE SONG IS TOO LIT
@ronniereed4154
Star
@ceeceelamarr468
Star cool SARIAH
@nayiasteward5973
when you started singing that song last week you killed that song i started singing it along with you
@nousername093
This fire 🔥
@angelhearon6052
Were not gonna pretend like Star didn’t admit to almost killing Simone step dad in this song😂😂
@mahaliaclarke9575
She wasn't the one who did it tho
@angelhearon6052
JamaicanQP Clarke she was the one to stab him in the beginning so she thought he was dead that’s what I was saying Ik who killed him
@mackenziewashington150
Angel Hearon who