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David Bowie: Starman Meaning

Song Released: 1972


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Starman Lyrics

Didn't know what time it was and the lights were low
I leaned back on my radio
Some cat was layin' down some rock 'n' roll 'lotta soul,
he said

Then the loud sound did seem to fade
Came back like a slow voice on a wave of phase
That...

  1. anonymous
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    Aug 25th 2012 report

    A belif in greater life forms in space, presumably benevilent. Because of humanitys ignorance of humans about aliens the "starman" can't reveal himself. Ultimately its a song about hope and faith.

    David Bowie is a true great

  2. anonymous
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    Oct 5th 2008 report

    This is part of the Ziggy Stardust story. A young boy hears Ziggy on the radio preaching the word of the interglactic starman.


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