David Bowie

Released: June 10, 2002

Songwriter: David Bowie

Producer: Tony Visconti David Bowie

[Verse 1]
I wish I was smarter
I got so lost on the shore
I wish I was taller
Things really matter to me

[Pre-Chorus]
But I put my face in tomorrow
I believe we're not alone
I believe in Beatles
I believe my little soul has grown

[Chorus]
And I'm still so afraid
Yeah, I'm still so afraid
Yeah, I'm still so afraid
On my own
On my own

[Verse 2]
What made my life so wonderful?
What made me feel so bad?
I used to wake up the ocean
I used to walk on clouds

[Pre-Chorus]
If I put faith in medication
If I can smile a crooked smile
If I can talk on television
If I can walk an empty mile

[Chorus]
And I won't feel afraid
No I won't feel afraid
I won't be, be afraid anymore

[Outro]
Anymore
(And then I just won't be afraid)
Anymore
(And then I just won't be afraid)

David Bowie (1947 – 2016) was a British musician, and one of the most iconic rock stars with a widely diverse career where he frequently changed his appearance and musical style, resulting in an acclaimed discography comparable to other stalwarts such as The Beatles and Bob Dylan. Born David Robert Jones, Bowie quickly renamed himself to prevent confusion with The Monkees singer Davy Jones. Enduring many early missteps, he rose to prominence when his most famous song, “Space Oddity,” was played during the coverage of the Apollo 11 moon landing.

Despite this early breakthrough, Bowie remained a cult figure for several years. Even the release of Hunky Dory, his first great album, went largely unnoticed. Bowie only lodged himself firmly in the public consciousness when he announced his bisexuality and created Ziggy Stardust in early 1972. A Martian who combined the debauchery of Iggy Pop with the artistry of Lou Reed, Ziggy was the main character in Bowie’s breakthrough album, and his public persona for eighteen months.

Bowie used his new-found popularity to move to America, and dabble with new musical directions and cocaine. Diamond Dogs and Young Americans continue to divide critics, but Station To Station found Bowie at a new creative peak, despite escalating drug use and related health issues.

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