New Killer Star
David Bowie · Other Songs - David Bowie
- Lyrics and music by David Bowie
See the great white scar
Over Battery park
Then a flare glides over
But I won't look at that scar
Oh, my nuclear baby
Oh, my idiot trance
All my idiot questions
Let's face the music and dance
Don't ever say I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready
I never said I'm better, I'm better, I'm better
Don't ever say I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready
I never said I'm better, I'm better, I'm better, I'm better than you
All the corners of the buildings
Who but we remember these?
The sidewalks and trees
I'm thinking now
(I got a better way) I discovered a star
(I got a better way) Ready set go
(I got a better way) A new killer star
(I got a better way) Ready set go
(I got a better way) The stars in your eyes
(I got a better way) Ready set go
(I got a better way) I discovered a star
(I got a better way) Ready set go
See my life in a comic
Like the way they did the bible
With the bubbles and action
The little details in color
First a horseback bomber
Just a small thin chance
Like seeing Jesus on dateline
Let's face the music and dance
Don't ever say I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready
I never said I'm better, I'm better, I'm better
Don't ever say I'm ready, I'm ready, I'm ready
I never said I'm better, I'm better, I'm better, I'm better than you
All the corners of the buildings
Who but we remember these?
The sidewalks and trees
I'm thinking now
(I got a better way) I discovered a star
(I got a better way) Ready set go
(I got a better way) A new killer star
(I got a better way) Ready set go
(I got a better way) The stars in your eyes
(I got a better way) Ready set go
(I got a better way) I discovered a star
(I got a better way) Ready set go
(I got a better way)
(I got a better way) Ready set go
(I got a better way)
(I got a better way) Ready set go
Ooo oo oooo
(I got a better way) Ready set go
(I got a better way)
New Killer Star
David Bowie's "New Killer Star" stands as a quintessential example of his early glam rock era, characterized by its driving rhythm and theatrical flair. Released during a period where Bowie was redefining pop music with androgynous personas and bold visual concepts, the track exemplifies the genre's emphasis on performance and style over traditional songwriting structures. The recording captures the raw energy of his work in the mid-to-late 1960s, featuring a production that blends electric guitar riffs with a steady, pulsating beat. While often associated with the broader "Space Oddity" narrative of Bowie's fascination with outer space and futuristic themes, this specific track highlights his ability to craft memorable hooks that would define his career trajectory. The song remains a staple of his discography, showcasing his early mastery of creating an immersive sonic atmosphere that anticipated his later, more complex artistic explorations.