Starman
´óÎÀ.±«ÒÁ(David Bowie) Lyrics
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Didn't know what time it was the lights were low oh how
I leaned back on my radio oh oh
Some cat was layin down some rock n roll lotta soul, he said
Then the loud sound did seem to fade a ade
Came back like a slow voice on a wave of phase ha hase
That werent no D. J. That was hazy cosmic jive
Hed like to come and meet us
But he thinks he'd blow our minds
There's a starman waiting in the sky
Hes 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
I had to phone someone so I picked on you ho ho
Hey, that's far out so you heard him too! O o
Switch on the tv we may pick him up on channel two
Look out your window I can see his light a ight
If we can sparkle he may land tonight a ight
Don't tell your poppa or hell get us locked up in fright
There's a starman waiting in the sky
Hed like to come and meet us
But he thinks he'd blow our minds
There's a starman waiting in the sky
Hes 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
Starman waiting in the sky
Hed like to come and meet us
But he thinks he'd blow our minds
There's a starman waiting in the sky
Hes 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
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The song “Starman” by David Bowie is a classic example of his distinctive and eclectic style. The lyrics of the song address the idea of extraterrestrial life and the possibility of a starman visiting Earth. The song opens with the singer bidding farewell to his love interest as he tunes into his radio. The voice of a DJ is replaced by a mysterious voice that speaks of a “hazy cosmic jive.” The lyrics suggest that this is not one of Earth’s DJs, but a “starman waiting in the sky.”
The starman is described as someone who would like to “come and meet us” but is afraid that he would “blow our minds.” He brings a message for humanity, urging us to let go of our inhibitions and allow the children to “lose it” and “use it.” The second verse of the song follows the singer’s conversation with a friend, watching a TV show, who confirms that they too have seen the starman. The singer goes on to tell his friend that they can see the starman’s light outside their window, and they may be able to get closer to him if they “sparkle.”
Overall, the song has a message of humanity’s potential to connect with the universe beyond our planet. It encourages abandonment of fear and celebration of our collective energy, embodied in the form of the starman.
Line by Line Meaning
Goodbye love
Farewell my love
Didn't know what time it was the lights were low oh how
I was unaware of the time because the lights were dim
I leaned back on my radio oh oh
I reclined while listening to the radio
Some cat was layin down some rock n roll lotta soul, he said
A person was playing some rock and roll music with a lot of soul, he said
Then the loud sound did seem to fade a ade
The loud sound appeared to be getting softer
Came back like a slow voice on a wave of phase ha hase
Returned like a gentle voice on a fluctuating wave
That werent no D. J. That was hazy cosmic jive
That was not a DJ but rather an indistinct cosmic message
There's a starman waiting in the sky
There is an extraterrestrial being waiting in the sky
Hed like to come and meet us
He would like to come and meet us
But he thinks he'd blow our minds
However, he believes that he would overwhelm us with his presence
Hes told us not to blow it
He has advised us not to mishandle the situation
Cause he knows it's all worthwhile
Because he is aware that it will all be worthwhile
He told me: Let the children lose it
He told me: Allow the children to release their inhibitions
Let the children use it
Let the children utilize their creativity
Let all the children boogie
Let all the children dance without reservation
I had to phone someone so I picked on you ho ho
I had to call someone so I chose you as the recipient
Hey, that's far out so you heard him too! O o
Wow, that's amazing! You also heard him?
Switch on the tv we may pick him up on channel two
Turn on the television, we might be able to spot him on channel two
Look out your window I can see his light a ight
Look out your window, I can see the light emitted by the being
If we can sparkle he may land tonight a ight
If we can impress him, he may touch down tonight
Don't tell your poppa or hell get us locked up in fright
Don't inform your father or else we will be frightened and possibly detained
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This is a repeating chorus with no specific meaning
Contributed by Gabriella H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.