Lazarus
David Bowie
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Look up here, I'm in heaven I've got scars that can't be seen I've got drama, can't be stolen Everybody knows me now Look up here, man, I'm in danger I've got nothing left to lose I'm so high it makes my brain whirl Dropped my cell phone down below Ain't that just like me? By the time I got to New York I was living like a king There I'd used up all my money I was looking for your ass This way or no way You know, I'll be free Just like that bluebird Now, ain't that just like me? Oh, I'll be free Just like that bluebird Oh, I'll be free Ain't that just like me?
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10 facts about this song
David Bowie’s Composition"Lazarus" was an original song composed by the legendary singer David Bowie. It was featured on his 25th and final studio album, "Blackstar" (2016). Bowie's distinctive style of music and lyricism shine through in this iconic track.
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Connection to Musical TheatreThe track "Lazarus" wasn't only a part of Bowie's final album, but also a pivotal song in the musical "Lazarus." Bowie co-wrote this script that extended the story of the character Thomas Newton from the novel "The Man Who Fell to Earth" by Walter Tevis.
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Serving as Bowie’s Swan SongThe song "Lazarus," along with the album "Blackstar," was released just two days before Bowie’s death in January 2016. It's often seen as his swan song and reflects themes of mortality and retrospection.
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Role of Michael C. HallIn the musical "Lazarus," the song was performed by actor Michael C. Hall. Hall, a noted stage and television actor known for his roles in "Dexter" and "Six Feet Under," assumed the role of Thomas Newton in the production.
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Hall's Performance at the Mercury PrizeMichael C. Hall performed the song on behalf of David Bowie at the 2016 Mercury Prize ceremony. Bowie was posthumously awarded for his album, and Hall's moving performance was a fitting tribute to the late artist.
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Music Video's SignificanceThe music video for "Lazarus" was Bowie's last released before his death. It featured him in a hospital bed, with a bandage over his eyes, appearing to struggle with his impending death.
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Lyrics' InterpretationThe lyrics of "Lazarus" seem to point to a reflection of Bowie’s imminent death, with lines such as "Look up here, I'm in Heaven." This has led to a great deal of poignant commentary and interpretation from fans and critics alike.
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Acclaim and Recognition"Lazarus" was critically acclaimed and charted worldwide, topping the US Billboard Rock Digital Songs chart. It also served as the lead single from the "Blackstar" album, which won five Grammy Awards and reached number one in various countries around the world.
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The Musical's Later ProductionsThe musical "Lazarus," featuring the titular song, has had multiple productions since its initial run. It premiered Off-Broadway in New York in 2015 before moving to London in 2016 and being staged in multiple locations around the world thereafter.
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Michael C. Hall's Continued Relationship with "LazarusAfter performing in the musical and at the Mercury Prize ceremony, Hall continued to maintain a relationship with the song, performing a rendition of it on "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" in 2017.
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