DJ
Benassi vs. Bowie Lyrics


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I'm home, lost my job, and incurably I'll
You think this is easy, realism
I've got a girl out there, I suppose
I think she's dancing
Feel like Dan Dare lies down
I think she's dancing, what do I know?

I am a D.J., I am what I play
Can't turn around no, can't turn around, no, oh, ooh
I am a D.J., I am what I play
Can't turn around no, can't turn around, no, oh no

I am a D.J., I am what I play
I got believers
Believing me, oh

One more, weekend, of lights and evening faces
Fast food, living nostalgia
Humble pie or bitter fruit

I am a D.J., I am what I play
Can't turn around no, can't turn around no, ooh

I am a D.J., I am what I say
Can't turn around no, can't turn around, ooh
I am a D.J., I am what I play
I've got believers
Believing me

I am a D.J., I am what I play
Can turn around no, can't turn around
I am a D.J., I am what I play
Can turn around no, can't turn around
I am a D.J., I am what I play
Can turn around no

Time flies when you're having fun
Break his heart, break her heart
He used to be my boss and now he is a puppet dancer
I am a D.J., and I've got believers

I've got believers
I've got believers
I've got believers in me
I've got believers




I am a D.J., I am what I play
I am a D.J.

Overall Meaning

In "D.J." by Benassi vs. Bowie, we see the singer reflecting on an uncertain period in their life. They have lost their job and are feeling lost themselves, but they have a girl who is out there and they think she's dancing. They feel disconnected from the world around them, likening themselves to Dan Dare, a British comic book character who faces intergalactic battles, as they struggle to make sense of their present circumstances. In the midst of this, the singer asserts their identity as a DJ and draws in a crowd of believers who cling onto the music they play. The song climaxes with the repetition of "I've got believers" as the singer reaffirms their identity and the power that comes with it.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm home, lost my job, and incurably I'll
I am in a difficult place in life, without a job and struggling with an illness.


You think this is easy, realism
You may think that the life of a DJ is easy, but it requires a sense of realism and hard work.


I've got a girl out there, I suppose
There is someone I care about who is out there somewhere, but I am not entirely sure where or what she is doing.


I think she's dancing
I have a feeling that this person I care about is out there somewhere, dancing and enjoying life.


Feel like Dan Dare lies down
I feel overwhelmed and tired, like I have been through an intense experience or adventure, like the one experienced by the fictional character Dan Dare.


I think she's dancing, what do I know?
I may have a sense that this person I care about is dancing and enjoying life, but in reality, I am not entirely sure and could be mistaken.


I am a D.J., I am what I play
Being a DJ is a central part of my identity, as I am defined by the music that I choose to play for others.


Can't turn around no, can't turn around, no, oh, ooh
Once I have started playing music, I cannot simply turn around or stop, as I must remain committed to my chosen path and continue to provide music for the crowd.


I got believers
Through my music, I have gained a following of people who are passionate about what I play and believe in me and my choices.


One more weekend of lights and evening faces
Another weekend has arrived, filled with the glow of bright lights and the sight of people enjoying themselves under the cover of night.


Fast food, living nostalgia
The experience of living in the moment and enjoying fast food may bring back thoughts of nostalgia or the past.


Humble pie or bitter fruit
The experience of life as a DJ may bring a variety of experiences, from humble beginnings to more challenging and difficult times.


Can turn around no, can't turn around, no, oh no
Just as before, I cannot turn back or stop once I have begun playing music, and must remain committed to the path that I have chosen.


I am what I say
My words and the way that I speak are also an important part of my identity, and can affect the crowd I am playing for and their perceptions of me as a DJ.


Time flies when you're having fun
When one is enjoying oneself, time can pass quickly and it can be hard to stop and take stock of what is happening around you.


Break his heart, break her heart
The world can be full of heartache and pain, and it is important to remember that those around us may be hurting or struggling in their own ways.


He used to be my boss and now he is a puppet dancer
Someone who was once in a position of authority over me is now living a very different life, perhaps feeling like they are being controlled or manipulated by others.


Can turn around no, can't turn around
As I remain committed to my path and continue to play music for others, there is no turning back or deviating from the course I have set for myself.


I've got believers in me
My followers and the people who appreciate my music have faith in me as a DJ and my ability to provide them with the perfect experience.


I am a D.J.
At the heart of it all, I am a DJ and this is what defines me and gives me purpose.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BRIAN ENO, CARLOS ALOMAR, DAVID BOWIE

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@maximerisser6966

Generique After Foot RMC 2008/2012 ❤❤

@DJ.Sexidillionaire

2024 and we still DJs

@jimmylopez2009

LOVE FEST FOREVER LIVES

@Miaew

I had this music in my MP3 when I was 10 and I was listenning to this every morning in the bus befor school.
I'm 21 now, still love this so much.

@nabysylla276

After foot rmc

@alexandreabellan8736

Nostalgique 👌

@mrjustice9003

After foot ⚽️

@mrlynnjr

Love this song for many of years

@anastas91

This song should be at the opening of every dj's set! I open my sets with this song!

@tk..

First time i heard this song @ultra 09' in benny and friends tent. epic night

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