Starman
SlackDaddy Lyrics
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I leaned back on my radio
Some cat was layin' down some rock 'n' roll 'lotta soul, he said
Then the loud sound did seem to fade
Came back like a slow voice on a wave of phase
That weren't no D.J. that was hazy cosmic jive
There's a starman waiting in the sky
But he thinks he'd blow our minds
There's a starman waiting in the sky
He's 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
Hey, that's far out so you heard him too!
Switch on the TV we may pick him up on channel two
Look out your window I can see his light
If we can sparkle he may land tonight
Don't tell your poppa or he'll get us locked up in fright
There's a starman waiting in the sky
He'd like to come and meet us
But he thinks he'd blow our minds
There's a starman waiting in the sky
He's 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
There's a starman waiting in the sky
He'd like to come and meet us
But he thinks he'd blow our minds
There's a starman waiting in the sky
He's 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
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
The lyrics of Starman by SlackDaddy describe a mysterious encounter with an extraterrestrial being, commonly referred to as the "Starman". The song begins with a narrator who is listening to music when a voice cuts through the static, introducing the Starman. The singer is intrigued by this and decides to phone someone to share the experience with. He encourages the listener to look out their window and try to "sparkle" like the Starman in hopes that he will visit them.
The Starman is described as a being who has a desire to meet humans and potentially bring about some kind of transformative experience or revelation. However, he is hesitant to do so because he believes that our minds would not be able to handle it. He urges us to open our minds and let the children "lose it" and "use it", suggesting that this is the key to unlocking some kind of higher consciousness. The song ends with a chorus that repeats the idea that the Starman is waiting in the sky and that we should not "blow it", meaning we should not miss out on this opportunity for transcendence.
Overall, the song's lyrics are envisioning a positive encounter with an extraterrestrial that could potentially lead to a deeper understanding of ourselves and the universe. It encourages listeners to approach the unknown with curiosity and an open mind, suggesting that there is much to discover if we are willing to embrace the mystery.
Line by Line Meaning
Didn't know what time it was and the lights were low
I was in a hazy state, unsure of the hour and with low visibility around me
I leaned back on my radio
I reclined and turned on my radio
Some cat was layin' down some rock 'n' roll 'lotta soul, he said
A mysterious DJ was playing great rock and soul music, as he informed listeners
Then the loud sound did seem to fade
Suddenly the music got quieter
Came back like a slow voice on a wave of phase
Then slowly came back, sounding distant and distorted
That weren't no D.J. that was hazy cosmic jive
Turns out, the DJ wasn't a person at all, but rather some kind of strange, otherworldly transmission
There's a starman waiting in the sky
There is an extraterrestrial being waiting above us
He'd like to come and meet us
The starman is interested in making contact with humans
But he thinks he'd blow our minds
However, he is afraid that his presence would be too much for our minds to handle
He's told us not to blow it
The starman has warned us not to mess this up
'Cause he knows it's all worthwhile
He knows that the potential meeting is worth it
He told me
The songwriter has personally received this message from the starman
Let the children lose it
The starman wants us to live in the moment and fully embrace the experience
Let the children use it
We should take advantage of and learn from any opportunity to connect with an alien
Let all the children boogie
We should enjoy ourselves and dance with abandon
I had to phone someone so I picked on you
I needed to tell someone about the starman, so I chose you
Hey, that's far out so you heard him too!
Wow, you also picked up on the mysterious transmission!
Switch on the TV we may pick him up on channel two
Maybe we can tune in and find the starman on TV
Look out your window I can see his light
If you look out the window, you can see the starman's ship
If we can sparkle he may land tonight
If we can prove that we're worthy of the meeting, the starman might come down tonight
Don't tell your poppa or he'll get us locked up in fright
Let's keep this meeting from our parents or they might react badly
La, la, la, la, la, la, la, la
Repeating refrain, expressing excitement and enthusiasm
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Bowie
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