David Bowie

Released: April 20, 1987

Songwriter: Ivan Král Iggy Pop

Producer: David Richards David Bowie

[Intro]
Now, this isn't the right thing to do
So—
So, let's—
So, let's go

[Verse 1]
Young girls they know what they're after
Young girls don't kiss me goodbye
Rockets shooting up into space
Buildings they rise to the skies

[Chorus]
Bang bang, I got mine
Bang bang, reach for the sky

[Verse 2]
I keep a good friend on videotape
He'll drive his sports car until it's too late
But we'll have a hot time on the town tonight
Because love is my bet and it's the best yet

[Chorus]
Bang bang, I got mine
Bang bang, sun don't shine

[Chorus]
Bang bang, you are angels
Bang bang, now, you all oughta' be in pictures

[Verse 3]
Oh girl
Oh girl
My problems can't follow me
Phone calls, I take my machine
I wander lonely to the sea
Lonely, ha-ha-ha, what does it mean

[Chorus]
Bang bang, I got mine
Bang bang, and you are next in line

[Chorus]
Bang bang, reach for the sky
Bang bang, sun don't shine

[Bridge]
Rise buildings
Rise to the sky
(Well, uh,) young girls they know what they're after
I said, young girls don't kiss me goodbye

[Chorus]
Bang bang, then you closed, then you some closed, then you closed down
([?])
Bang bang, [?]
(Just come in first)

[Chorus]
Bang bang
(If prayers had wings)
Bang bang
(And you were next in line)

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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