Ziggy Stardust
David Bowie The Spiders From Mars Lyrics
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And the spiders from Mars. He played it left hand
But made it too far
Became the special man, then we were Ziggy's band
Now Ziggy really sang, screwed up eyes and screwed down hairdo
Like some cat from Japan, he could lick 'em by smiling
He could leave 'em to hang
So where were the spiders, while the fly tried to break our balls
With just the beer light to guide us,
So we bitched about his fans and should we crush his sweet hands?
Ziggy played for time, jiving us that we were voodoo
The kid was just crass, he was the nazz
With God given ass
He took it all too far but boy could he play guitar
Making love with his ego Ziggy sucked up into his mind
Like a leper messiah
When the kids had killed the man I had to break up the band.
Ziggy played guitar
The lyrics to David Bowie's song Ziggy Stardust tell the story of a fictional rockstar named Ziggy, who becomes an icon in the world of music. The opening verse describes Ziggy playing guitar and jamming with his band, the Spiders from Mars. He played it left hand, which is a nod to Jimi Hendrix, a left-handed guitarist who Bowie admired. Ziggy's musical talent elevates him to become a special man, and his band becomes known as Ziggy's band.
The second verse describes Ziggy singing with his distinctive hairdo and hypnotic gaze, which captivates his audience. He exudes confidence and sex appeal, "well hung and snow white tan." The third verse introduces conflict between Ziggy's band and their detractors, who try to bring them down. The beer light becomes a guiding force, and the band debates whether to crush the opposition or rise above it.
The fourth verse reveals Ziggy's personality flaws: he's vain and crass, but possesses raw talent, described as a "God-given ass." However, he takes it all too far, caught up in his own ego. In the final verse, Ziggy becomes a tragic figure, a leper messiah. The fans turn on him, and his band breaks up as a result.
Line by Line Meaning
Ziggy played guitar
Ziggy, the main character of the song, played the guitar with great skill and passion.
Jamming good with Weird and Gilly, And the spiders from Mars. He played it left hand. But made it too far. Became the special man, then we were Ziggy's band
Ziggy played music with his bandmates Weird and Gilly, as well as his backup band the Spiders from Mars. Though he was left-handed, he was still an incredible guitarist. Ziggy's talent and success made him a unique and special person, and everyone in the band was proud to be part of his group.
Now Ziggy really sang, screwed up eyes and screwed down hairdo. Like some cat from Japan, he could lick 'em by smiling. He could leave 'em to hang. 'Came on so loaded man, well hung and snow white tan.
Ziggy was not only a great musician, but also a charismatic performer. He sang with emotion, and his unique appearance was inspired by Japanese fashion. He could impress his audience with just a smile, and he exuded confidence and sexuality.
So where were the spiders, while the fly tried to break our balls. With just the beer light to guide us, So we bitched about his fans and should we crush his sweet hands?
The band members wondered where their support team, the Spiders from Mars, were when they were dealing with a difficult situation. They had only a dim light from their beer to guide them, and were frustrated with the annoying behavior of one of Ziggy's fans. They even considered harming the fan for causing trouble.
Ziggy played for time, jiving us that we were voodoo. The kid was just crass, he was the nazz. With God given ass. He took it all too far but boy could he play guitar
Ziggy kept performing and entertaining his fans, but sometimes he would play around and pretend they were magic or that he was casting a spell on them. He had an arrogant and self-centered attitude, but his talent was undeniable and he was able to play the guitar masterfully.
Making love with his ego Ziggy sucked up into his mind. Like a leper messiah. When the kids had killed the man I had to break up the band.
Ziggy became obsessed with his own fame and glory, and lost touch with reality. He saw himself as a savior or prophet, but in the end his fans turned against him and caused his downfall. This was a devastating event that led to the end of the band.
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Written by: DAVID BOWIE
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