New Killer Star
David Bowie · A Reality Tour [2010]
- 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
New Killer Star serves as a dynamic centerpiece of David Bowie's A Reality Tour, a massive global concert series that celebrated the artist's enduring legacy. Written specifically for this era, the track captures the frenetic energy of Bowie's later career, blending rock intensity with theatrical flair. The song reflects his continued ability to reinvent his sound while maintaining the distinctive vocal character that defined decades of his discography. As part of a tour that revisited classics alongside new material, this recording highlights the artist's commitment to live performance and his capacity to craft anthems that resonate with both longtime fans and new audiences. The work stands as a testament to Bowie's prolific output and his mastery of the rock genre during a period of significant artistic reflection.