1. The Spiders from M… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist under this name:
1. The Spiders from Mars, a rock band associated with David Bowie during his Ziggy Stardust era. The Spiders had one post-Ziggy Stardust-era album, of which Bowie had had no participation.
2. The Spiders from Mars, a collaborative eurobeat project between Dave Rodgers and Mickey B..
Hang On To Yourself
The Spiders from Mars Lyrics
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Praying to the light machine
She wants my honey not my money she's a funky-thigh collector
Layin' on 'lectric dreams
So come on, come on, we've really got a good thing going
Well come on, well come on, if you think we're gonna make it
You better hang on to yourself
We can't dance, we don't talk much, we just ball and play
But then we move like tigers on vaseline
Well the bitter comes out better on a stolen guitar
You're the blessed, we're the spiders from Mars
So come on, come on, we've really got a good thing going
Well come on, well come on, if you think we're gonna make it
You better hang on to yourself
So come on, come on, we've really got a good thing going
Well come on, well come on, if you think we're gonna make it
You better hang on to yourself
So come on, come on, we've really got a good thing going
Well come on, well come on, if you think we're gonna make it
You better hang on to yourself
Come on, ah, come on, ah (repeat ad inf.)
The Spiders from Mars's song Hang On To Yourself is a powerful rock anthem that features intense vocals and electrifying guitar riffs. The lyrics describe an alluring woman who is a "tongue-twisting storm" and a "funky-thigh collector" who wants the singer's "honey not [his] money." The singer seems to be caught up in the excitement of the moment and invites the listener to join in on the fun, warning them to "hang on to yourself" because things are about to get wild.
The second verse continues with descriptions of the band's reckless lifestyle, stating "we can't dance, we don't talk much, we just ball and play." But despite their carefree attitude, they move "like tigers on vaseline," implying a sense of grace and agility amidst the chaos. They are "the spiders from Mars," otherworldly creatures who have come to bring their brand of rock and roll to the masses.
Overall, the song urges the listener to let go of their inhibitions and join in the wild ride that is rock and roll, to hold on to themselves but not be afraid to lose control.
Line by Line Meaning
Well she's a tongue twisting storm, she will come to the show tonight
She's a fiercely charismatic woman who will be at the performance tonight.
Praying to the light machine
Excitedly anticipating the performance to begin.
She wants my honey not my money she's a funky-thigh collector
She's not a gold digger; she's just attracted to my style and swagger.
Layin' on 'lectric dreams
Lost in the moment, imagining a world filled with electrifying possibilities.
We can't dance, we don't talk much, we just ball and play
We're not great conversationalists, but we're here to rock and roll.
But then we move like tigers on vaseline
Once we hit the stage, we become primal and unstoppable, sliding around effortlessly.
Well the bitter comes out better on a stolen guitar
We're rebels, and our raw and edgy music sounds best played on a guitar that's been taken without permission.
You're the blessed, we're the spiders from Mars
The fans are the chosen ones, while we, the Spiders from Mars, are the messengers from beyond our earthly planet.
Come on, ah, come on, ah (repeat ad inf.)
The call to action for fans to join in the high-octane performance and let loose.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: David Bowie
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Well she's a tongue twisting storm, she will come to the show tonight
Praying to the light machine
She wants my honey not my money she's a funky-thigh collector
Layin' on 'lectric dreams
So come on, come on, we've really got a good thing going
Well come on, well come on, if you think we're gonna make it
You better hang on to yourself
We can't dance, we don't talk much, we just ball and play
But then we move like tigers on vaseline
Well the bitter comes out better on a stolen guitar
You're the blessed, we're the spiders from Mars
So come on, come on, we've really got a good thing going
Well come on, well come on, if you think we're gonna make it
You better hang on to yourself
So come on, come on, we've really got a good thing going
Well come on, well come on, if you think we're gonna make it
You better hang on to yourself
Come on, ah, come on, ah
@paolacelletti2056
One of Mick's most beautiful solos. Good thing there's someone around to give us precious joys like this, keeping the flame of David and the Spiders From Mars alive.
@leerogers9949
Mick Robson rules ok!
@Atackoftheevilvendingmac-pb5iq
Nice pfp
@Heart_and_Soul
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@ruzicaloncar955
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@paolacelletti2056
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@paulaelizabeth6045
The man who filmed this concert is getting a special reward in heaven.
@eily_b
D.A. Pennebaker
@jeremyjones2697
I was at Oxford New Theatre on June 26th (second show) - about a week before this show. 13 years old, my first ever concert. Imagine the impact of seeing and hearing this live....I'll never forget it. Thank god this has been captured on film and restored to this level of quality. Spine tingling.
@KaylynKorir-bs7bh
Mr Starman untouchable and unforgettable and unbelievable and unbreakable and unthinkable icon everlasting forever more than life itself ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️