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)
Moonage Daydream
David Bowie Lyrics
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I'm the space invader, I'll be a rock 'n' rollin' bitch for you
Keep your mouth shut, you're squawking like a pink monkey bird
And I'm busting up my brains for the words
Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Don't fake it, baby, lay the real thing on me
The church of man, love, is such a holy place to be
Make me baby, make me know you really care
Make me jump into the air
Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah
Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah
Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah
Freak out, far out, in out
The lyrics to David Bowie's "Moonage Daydream" describe a science fiction-themed seduction, with Bowie playing the role of a space invader alligator, a mama-papa on the prowl, and a rock 'n' rollin' bitch. The song is a celebration of the counterculture of the late 1960s and early 1970s, with references to the hippie movement, psychedelic rock music, and science fiction movies. The lyrics are a mix of surreal imagery, sexual innuendo and pure nonsense.
The opening lines, "I'm an alligator, I'm a mama-papa coming for you" set the tone for the rest of the song. Bowie uses animal metaphors to describe his primal, sexual energy, and his desire to conquer and consume his lover. He refers to himself as a "space invader," a nod to the popular arcade game of the same name, and suggests that his lover can join him in a "moonage daydream" if she gives in to her desires.
The chorus, "Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe/Put your ray gun to my head/Press your space face close to mine, love/Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah" builds on the science fiction theme, with Bowie imagining his lover as a space alien. The imagery is playful and surreal, with references to "ray guns" and "space faces." Overall, the song is a heady mix of sexuality, science fiction, and rock 'n' roll rebellion.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm an alligator, I'm a mama-papa coming for you
I am a strong and fierce predator who is coming for you with a sense of protectiveness and authority
I'm the space invader, I'll be a rock 'n' rollin' bitch for you
I am an extraterrestrial intruder who can live up to your wildest entertainment desires to make you feel satisfied
Keep your mouth shut, you're squawking like a pink monkey bird
Stop talking and chirping like an obnoxious, colorful bird that draws unnecessary attention
And I'm busting up my brains for the words
I am struggling to come up with the perfect words to convey my complex thoughts and feelings
Keep your 'lectric eye on me, babe
Pay close attention to me and keep your focus on me
Put your ray gun to my head
Be in control of me and exert your power over me in a playful and erotic manner
Press your space face close to mine, love
Get closer to me and let our faces touch in a way that feels otherworldly and intense
Freak out in a moonage daydream, oh yeah
Experience something wild and fantastical in a dreamlike state, letting your imagination run free
Don't fake it, baby, lay the real thing on me
Be genuine with me and show me your true feelings instead of pretending
The church of man, love, is such a holy place to be
Being in love with another person can feel like a spiritual and sacred experience
Make me baby, make me know you really care
Take actions that demonstrate your love for me and make me feel loved
Make me jump into the air
Make me feel so happy and excited that I want to jump for joy
Freak out, far out, in out
Let loose and embrace your wild and unconventional side to experience something that feels amazing and extraordinary
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie
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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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