People Are Sharing The Incredibly Moving Video David Bowie Released Days Before His Death


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“Look up here, man, I’m in heaven. I’ve got scars that can’t be seen,” the late singer sings in “Lazarus”.

David Bowie's final album ★ (pronounced "Blackstar") was released on Friday, his 69th birthday, to great critical acclaim.

David Bowie's final album ★ (pronounced "Blackstar") was released on Friday, his 69th birthday, to great critical acclaim.

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One day ahead of the release, Bowie dropped the video for the album's second single "Lazarus."

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Following news of his death and battle against cancer, Bowie's fans have been sharing the clip for the song, which features poignant, existential lyrics.

The video begins with Bowie lying in a hospital bed with button bandages over his eyes. He upper body then starts convulsing and moving awkwardly as he starts almost rising out of the bed.

The video begins with Bowie lying in a hospital bed with button bandages over his eyes. He upper body then starts convulsing and moving awkwardly as he starts almost rising out of the bed.

He sings:

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.

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