David Bowie

Songwriter: David Bowie

Producer: Nile Rodgers David Bowie

[Verse 1]
Lucy I know what you're going to going to do
Oh Lucy look what you're doing I'm doing it too
Now you're looking for God in exciting new ways
I say trust Him at once which is something these days

[Chorus]
Lucy can't dance to the noise but she
Knows what the noise
Can do

Lucy can't dance to the noise but she
Knows what the noise
Can do

[Bridge]
Did the world just explode?
Don't recognize anyone
But you've still got me under your thumb

[Chorus]
Lucy can't dance to the noise but she knows what the noise
Can do

[Verse 2]
Pursuing your frenzy in Ritz or Savoy
In this sexual noise, vicious chords
Offer joy
You live and you die in the blink of an eye
Well I can't make you dance
Dance to the noise

[Chorus]
Lucy can't dance to the noise but she
Knows what the noise
Can do

Dance to the noise

[Verse 3]
Lucy I know what you're going to going to do
But you can't buy me off in this serial world
Who who who died and made you material girl?
Lucy can't dance to the noise but she
Knows what the noise
Can do

[Bridge]
So I'll spin while my lunatic lyric
Goes wrong
Guess I'll put all my eggs in a postmodern
Song

[Chorus]
Lucy can't dance to the noise but she
Knows what the noise
Can do

[Verse 4]
Or this shallow orb mugged by reality
Just a few simple words like I love you, I need
You
Live and you die in the blink of an eye
Still I can't make you dance
Dance to the noise

[Chorus]
Lucy can't dance to the noise but she
Knows what the noise
Can do

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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