David Bowie

Released: March 8, 2013

Songwriter: David Bowie

Producer: David Bowie Tony Visconti

[Verse 1]
Cutting through the water
Hands upon the ghost
To the city of solid iron
Through the kingdom of the boats
Send your friend away now
Let him sail back home tonight

[Chorus]
Something like religion
Dancing face to face
Something like a drowning
Dancing out in space
(Hey baby)
No-one here can see you
Dancing face to face
No-one here can beat you
Dancing out in space
(Hey baby)

[Verse 2]
Silent as Georges Rodenbach
Mist and silhouette
Girl, you move like water
You’ve got stars upon your head
You’ve got my name and number
You've got to take the floor

[Chorus]
Something like religion
Dancing face to face
Something like a drowning
Dancing out in space
(Hey baby)
No-one here can see you
Dancing face to face
No-one here can beat you
Dancing out in space
(Hey baby)
Dancing face to face
Dancing out in space
(Hey baby)
Dancing face to face
Dancing out in space
(Hey baby)
Dancing face to face
Dancing out in space

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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