The Stars (Are Out Tonight)
David Bowie
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Stars are never sleeping Dead ones and the living We live closer to the earth Never to the heavens The stars are never far away Stars are out tonight They watch us from behind their shades Brigitte, Jack and Kate and Brad From behind their tinted window stretch Gleaming like blackened sunshine Stars are never sleeping Dead ones and the living Waiting for the first move Satyrs and their child wives Waiting for the last move Soaking up our primitive world Stars are never sleeping Dead ones and the living Their jealousy's spilling down The stars must stick together We will never be rid of these stars But I hope they live forever And they know just what we do That we toss and turn at night They're waiting to make their moves For the stars are out tonight Here they are upon the stairs Sexless and unaroused They are the stars, they're dying for you But I hope they live forever They burn you with their radiant smiles Trap you with their beautiful eyes They're broke and shamed or drunk or scared But I hope they live forever Their jealousy's spilling down The stars must stick together We will never be rid of these stars But I hope they live forever And they know just what we do That we toss and turn at night They're waiting to make their moves on us But the stars are out tonight The stars are out tonight The stars are out tonight
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Release Information"The Stars (Are Out Tonight)" was released on 26 February 2013 as the lead single from David Bowie's twenty-third studio album "The Next Day".
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Chart PerformancesThe song reached number six on the UK Sales Chart and number one on the UK Vinyl Singles Chart. It also debuted at number 61 on the Japan Hot 100.
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Accompanying Music VideoThe music video for the song, directed by Floria Sigismondi, stars David Bowie and Tilda Swinton as a married couple. In a twist, their lives are disrupted by celebrities played by models Andrej Pejic and Saskia de Brauw.
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Musical CompositionThe song showcases Bowie's signature rock sound, blending elements of art rock, hard rock, and glam rock. It contains frequent shifts in dynamics and contrasting sections, a trademark of the singer's musical style.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received positive reviews from music critics. It was praised for its dynamic structure, Bowie's vocal performance, and the thought-provoking lyrics.
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AccoladeThe music video for "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)" won the Best Art Direction award at the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards.
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Lyrics InspirationAs with many of Bowie's works, the lyrics are open to interpretation. They contain commentary on fame, with possible references to his own experiences as a musician and star.
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Album ThemeThe song fits within the overall theme of the album "The Next Day", which explores ideas around fame, mortality, and Bowie's own storied career.
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Comeback ReleaseThe release of "The Stars (Are Out Tonight)" marked Bowie's comeback after a decade-long hiatus from producing new music.
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Impact on Pop CultureThe song, and its music video in particular, had an impact on popular culture, prompting discussions about the nature of celebrity and the societal obsession with it.
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