David Bowie

Released: April 20, 1987

Songwriter: David Bowie

Producer: David Richards David Bowie

[Intro]
Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah
Yeah Yeah

[Verse 1]
You've arrived in the land of a thousand different names
And the fabulous sons have crashed their planes in flames
Now tomorrow is back claiming redemption is on your heels
And a toothless past is asking you how it feels

[Pre-Chorus]
And me my little red Corvette has driven by
Fair weather heart has fallen in
My rainy day girl is feeling down
And she tells me that the world is spinning round
I say the dream was all for you
You're nobody else

[Chorus]
Tonight the Zeroes were singing for you, yeah

[Verse 2]
Hi, can I walk you home again today
Got to get forgive and forget hey, hey
Something good is happening and I don't know what it is
Don't you know we're back on trial again today

[Pre-Chorus]
And it's breaking wine for you
Hell it's only because you're true
Someone out-timed my heart
Stopping and preaching and letting love in
You are my moon, you are my sun
Heaven knows what you are

[Chorus]
Tonight the Zeroes were singing for you, yes they were
Tonight the Zeroes were singing for you, yeah
Tonight the Zeroes were singing for you

[Outro]
Doesn't matter what you try to do
(Doesn't matter, doesn't matter)
Doesn't matter what you try to do
(Doesn't matter, doesn't matter)
Doesn't matter where you try to go
(Doesn't matter, doesn't matter)
Doesn't matter who we really are
(Doesn't matter, doesn't matter)
Oh, It doesn't matter
(Doesn't matter, doesn't matter)
It doesn't matter
(Doesn't matter, doesn't matter)
It doesn't matter
(Doesn't matter, doesn't matter)
It doesn't matter
(Doesn't matter, doesn't matter)
Oh, It doesn't matter
(Doesn't matter, doesn't matter)
It really doesn't matter
I do
(Doesn't matter, doesn't matter)
It doesn't matter
(Doesn't matter, doesn't matter)
It doesn't matter
(Doesn't matter, doesn't matter)

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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