David Bowie

Released: March 8, 2013

Songwriter: Gerry Leonard David Bowie

Producer: Tony Visconti David Bowie

[Verse 1]
Tell me when you're sad
I wanna make it cool again
I know you're feeling bad
Tell me when you're cool again

[Chorus]
Who'd have ever thought of it?
Who'd have ever dreamed
That a small-town girl like you
Would be the boss of me?

[Verse 2]
You fly through the night
With tears on your lips
Life has your mind and soul
It spins on your hips

[Pre-Chorus]
Who'd have ever thought of it?
Who'd have ever dreamed?

[Chorus]
Who'd have ever thought of it?
Who'd have ever dreamed?
That a small-town girl like you
Would be the boss of me?
Would be the boss of me?
Would be the boss of me?

[Bridge]
You looked at me and you weeped for the free blue sky
I look to the stars as they flicker and float in your eyes
And under these wings of steel the small town dies

[Pre-Chorus]
Who'd have ever thought of it?
Who'd have ever dreamed?

[Chorus]
Who'd have ever thought of it?
Who'd have ever dreamed?
That a small-town girl like you
Would be the boss of me?

[Break]

[Chorus]
Who would have ever thought of it?
Who would have ever dreamed?
That a small-town girl like you
Would be the boss of me?
Would be the boss of me?
Would be the boss of me?

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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