Starman said, “the earth’s almost dead”
On the radio last night
Starman sang, his voice really rang
Transmissions from his antennae
Can you hear, can you hear, can you hear all the songs he’s been playing?
DJ Clark After Dark jockin’ discs from his bus in the sky
Well we learned all the words of the Starman and sang ‘em back to him…
Will he tune into us tonight?
That weren’t no DJ, that were hazy cosmic jive
We’ll send a message with our blinking cell phone lights
That weren’t no DJ, that were hazy cosmic jive
(Don’t tell dad)
Gravity- the ability
To hold me to the ground
Transcending the FM static
Of Starman’s orbit ‘round
Can you hear, can you hear, can you hear all the songs he’s been playing?
DJ Clark After Dark jockin’ discs from his bus in the sky
Well we learned all the words of the Starman and sang ‘em back to him…
Will he tune into us tonight?
That weren’t no DJ, that were hazy cosmic jive
We’ll send a message with our blinking cell phone lights
That weren’t no DJ, that were hazy cosmic jive
(Don’t tell dad)
credits
from Rock N Roll Dies With Us,
released June 2, 2023
Music by Distant Stars
Words by Jakey Thomas & David Bowie
Performed by Distant Stars:
Jakey Thomas- lead & backup vocals; lead & acoustic guitar
Andy Fettig- programming; synthesizers; wurlitzer; rhythm guitar; backup & harmony vocals
Tai Jaxx Drury- rhythm guitar; backup & harmony vocals
Al Riesenbeck- drum kit; wurlitzer; backup & harmony vocals
With special guests:
Clark Pellegrom- turntable scratches
The Boston indie rockers return, with their characteristic mix of poignant lyrics and melodies that can turn from delicate to anthemic. Bandcamp New & Notable Nov 12, 2019