Bowie developed an interest in music from an early age. He studied art, music and design before embarking on a professional career as a musician in 1963. "Space Oddity", released in 1969, was his first top-five entry on the UK Singles Chart. After a period of experimentation, he re-emerged in 1972 during the glam rock era with his flamboyant and androgynous alter ego Ziggy Stardust. The character was spearheaded by the success of Bowie's single "Starman" and album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars, which won him widespread popularity. In 1975, Bowie's style shifted towards a sound he characterised as "plastic soul", initially alienating many of his UK fans but garnering him his first major US crossover success with the number-one single "Fame" and the album Young Americans. In 1976, Bowie starred in the cult film The Man Who Fell to Earth and released Station to Station. In 1977, he again changed direction with the electronic-inflected album Low, the first of three collaborations with Brian Eno that came to be known as the "Berlin Trilogy". "Heroes" (1977) and Lodger (1979) followed; each album reached the UK top five and received lasting critical praise.
After uneven commercial success in the late 1970s, Bowie had three number-one hits: the 1980 single "Ashes to Ashes", its album Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps), and "Under Pressure" (a 1981 collaboration with Queen). He achieved massive commercial success in the 1980s starting with Let's Dance (1983). Between 1988 and 1992, he fronted the hard rock band Tin Machine before resuming his solo career in 1993. Throughout the 1990s and 2000s, Bowie continued to experiment with musical styles, including industrial and jungle. He also continued acting; his roles included Major Jack Celliers in Merry Christmas, Mr. Lawrence (1983), Jareth the Goblin King in Labyrinth (1986), Pontius Pilate in The Last Temptation of Christ (1988), and Nikola Tesla in The Prestige (2006), among other film and television appearances and cameos. He stopped touring after 2004 and his last live performance was at a charity event in 2006. In 2013, Bowie returned from a decade-long recording hiatus with The Next Day. He remained musically active until his death from liver cancer at his home in New York City. He died two days after both his 69th birthday and the release of his final album, Blackstar (2016).
During his lifetime, his record sales, estimated at over 100 million records worldwide, made him one of the best-selling musicians of all time. In the UK, he was awarded ten platinum, eleven gold and eight silver album certifications, and released 11 number-one albums. In the US, he received five platinum and nine gold certifications. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996. Rolling Stone ranked him among the greatest artists in history. As of 2022, Bowie was the best-selling vinyl artist of the 21st century.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Bowie
Studio albums
David Bowie (1967)
David Bowie/Space Oddity (1969)
The Man Who Sold the World (1970)
Hunky Dory (1971)
The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars (1972)
Aladdin Sane (1973)
Pin Ups (1973)
Diamond Dogs (1974)
Young Americans (1975)
Station to Station (1976)
Low (1977)
"Heroes" (1977)
Lodger (1979)
Scary Monsters (and Super Creeps) (1980)
Let's Dance (1983)
Tonight (1984)
Never Let Me Down (1987)
Black Tie White Noise (1993)
The Buddha of Suburbia (1993)
Outside (1995)
Earthling (1997)
Hours (1999)
Heathen (2002)
Reality (2003)
The Next Day (2013)
Blackstar (2016)
Looking for Satellites
David Bowie Lyrics
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Slim tie, Showdown, Can't stop
Nowhere, Shampoo, TV, Combat, Boyzone
Slim tie, Showdown, Can't stop
Where do we go from here?
There's something in the sky
Shining in the light
Spinning and far away
Slim tie, Showdown, Can't stop, (Satellite)
Nowhere, Shampoo, TV, Combat, (Satellite), Boyzone
Slim tie, Showdown, Can't stop, (Satellite)
Nowhere, Shampoo, TV, Combat, (Satellite), Boyzone
Slim tie, Showdown, Can't stop
Looking for satellites
Looking for satellites
Where do we go to now?
There's nothing in our eyes
As lonely as a moon
Misty and far away
Nowhere, Shampoo, TV, Combat, Boyzone
Slim tie, Showdown, Can't stop, (Satellite)
Nowhere, Shampoo, TV, Combat, (Satellite), Boyzone
Slim tie, Showdown, Can't stop, (Satellite)
Nowhere, Shampoo, TV, Combat, (Satellite), Boyzone
Slim tie, Showdown, Can't stop
Looking for satellites
Looking for satellites
Satellite, Satellite, Satellite, Satellite
Looking satellites
Looking satellites
Where do we go from here?
The lyrics to David Bowie's "Looking For Satellites" may seem nonsensical at first glance, but they actually touch upon themes such as isolation, technology, and searching for meaning. The repeated phrases of "Nowhere, Shampoo, TV, Combat, Boyzone / Slim tie, Showdown, Can't stop" highlight the mundane and repetitive aspects of modern life, with references to consumer products and entertainment. This is contrasted with the search for something greater, represented by the lyrics "Where do we go from here? / There's something in the sky / Shining in the light / Spinning and far away" and "Where do we go to now? / There's nothing in our eyes / As lonely as a moon / Misty and far away".
The use of the word "satellite" adds another layer to the song, as it can represent both the physical object orbiting the earth, as well as a metaphor for something greater and beyond our reach. The repeated lines "Looking for satellites" further emphasize this theme, as the singer is searching for something that is elusive and hard to grasp.
Line by Line Meaning
Nowhere, Shampoo, TV, Combat, Boyzone
The singer is listing mundane and unimportant things, suggesting a feeling of boredom or restlessness.
Slim tie, Showdown, Can't stop
The singer is well-dressed and ready for a challenge, but may be feeling trapped or unable to move forward.
Where do we go from here?
The singer is uncertain about their future and is questioning what direction they should take.
There's something in the sky
The artist has seen something unusual or intriguing in the sky, which caught their attention.
Shining in the light
The object in the sky is reflecting light and appears to be shining or glowing.
Spinning and far away
The object in the sky is moving in a circular motion and is located at a great distance from the singer.
(Satellite)
The singer is emphasizing the mention of a satellite as a clue to the object they are searching for.
Looking for satellites
The artist is actively searching for the object they saw in the sky, suggesting a desire for adventure and discovery.
Where do we go to now?
The artist is still questioning what their next move should be, and is looking to the object in the sky for inspiration or guidance.
There's nothing in our eyes
The artist is feeling empty or unfulfilled, and is searching for something to give them purpose or meaning.
As lonely as a moon
The singer is feeling isolated or alone, and is comparing themselves to the solitary nature of the moon.
Misty and far away
The object in the sky is now obscured by mist or haze and appears even more distant from the artist, adding to their sense of longing or unease.
Satellite, Satellite, Satellite, Satellite
The singer is repeating the word 'satellite' as a mantra or fixation, suggesting they are becoming obsessed with finding the object in the sky.
Looking satellites
A variation on the previous line, further emphasizing the singer's preoccupation with finding the object in the sky.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID BOWIE, MARK PLATI, REEVES GABRELS
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DrJKintobor
on I Can't Give Everything Away
I can totally imagine this being the end theme of Sabrina Online, when Sabrina marries Richard and they drive off into the sunset...
Peter Bonney
on Diamond Dogs
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