Uploaded by blestemp on Jul 5, 2008
David Bowie - Moonage Daydream
Copyright - RCA Victor
"Moonage Daydream" is a song written by David Bowie in 1971 and first released as a single under the name Arnold Corns. A rerecorded version was released in 1972 on the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.
Story: The alien messiah is revealed/created, and his destiny to save the world from the disaster in "Five Years" is also hinted at, as well his fate as the quintessential "soul lover". In terms of the plot, this is one of the most important songs as it describes the creation of Ziggy from a combination of religion, romance, sexual freedom, rebellion, and passion; he metamorphoses into the archetypal rock star.
Moonage Daydream: The Life and Times of Ziggy Stardust is the title of a book written by David Bowie, published in 2002 by Genesis Publications, named after this song. The book documented the years 1972-73 and was fully illustrated with the photography of Mick Rock. David and Mick met in 1972 and formed a working relationship and lasting friendship. Subsequently, Mick Rock was allowed to become the only photographer authorised to record the 2-year career of Ziggy Stardust.
Lyrics: I'm an alligator, I'm a mama-papa coming for you
I'm the space invader, I'll be a rock 'n' rollin' bitch for you
Keep your mouth shut,
you're squawking like a pink monkey bird
And I'm busting up my brains for the words
Keep your 'lectric eye on me babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream oh yeah!
Don't fake it baby, lay the real thing on me
The church of man, love
Is such a holy place to be
Make me baby, make me know you really care
Make me jump into the air
Keep your 'lectric eye on me babe
Put your ray gun to my head
Press your space face close to mine, love
Freak out in a moonage daydream oh yeah!
Freak out, far out, in out
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this is one of those songs you whip you lighter (not cellphone, sorry im an oldfashioned type of teen. you dont find enough of us =P) out for and just sway through the entire thing, only stopping a few times because your lighter is too hot or because it goes out and you have to relight it.
this song makes you actually FEEL and THINK, something that isnt done often enouh.
i love david and the way he writes these timeless songs.
Moonage Daydream is one of my favourites.
love you david!
3 years ago 26
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squawking like a pink money bird. great lyrics.
3 years ago 12
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I love the background vocals during the chorus; Bowie's vocal range is amazing, he can hit the high notes and the low notes so well!
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cry baby cry
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i cry and its all for you guyd who love this song and know what im talking about marry christmas to all and alot of love with tears to all of my friends here who i dont know but i know u are and for some reason u know what im saying
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and always from the heart not the sharts
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im going to say it with few words alien romantic bad ass song with hearts and soul period guitar solo in the end beatiful with all of the estention of the word PERFECT! WHO DOSENT LIKE IT IS BECUSE THEY LIKE THE BEIBER AND THE GAGA WICH I FEEL BAD JUST TYPING THERE NAMES but this song is all of life in one love sharish ur partner and always for her even if it breacks u in tears remember happiness comes from positivity not wannabees from now remember like this will never be two
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I saw Bowie at Hoffeinz Pavilion in Houston, Texas in about '79 and he was.....spectacular....the only word I can think of that is worthy of him....He was so far ahead of his time, I pitied the competition....although there really was none when you think about it.
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MICHAEL RONSON
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Mick Ronson was God. By the way Google I live in HULL, so why the fuck would I be interested in a conveyancing company in PLYMOUTH FFS.
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DAVID BOWIE i heart you x
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Jeez, this song was part of my growing up stage. Anyone could listen to this and relate to it. Simply amazing stuff and Mick Ronson was killer.
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Agreeable, these are some killer lyrics :)
blestemp 2 years ago 10