Lady Stardust...

I am having a cranky, crappy day. Little sleep and lots of annoying people are contributing to this, but there is one thing that is keeping me from going on a killing spree. That is David Bowie's The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars album. I've had it on repeat since 8 this morning. I am surprised my coworker isnt going crazy from the repetition at this point. The song Lady Stardust has me all mellow and singing along in between spurts of irritation and foul language. Someone (Damon, I am almost sure) told me that this song is about Marc Bolan from T. Rex.

People stared at the makeup on his face
Laughed at his long black hair, his animal grace
The boy in the bright blue jeans
Jumped onto the stage
And lady stardust sang his songs
Of darkness and disgrace
And he was alright the band was altogether
Yes he was alright the song went on forever
And he was awful nice
Really quite out of sight
And he sang all night long
Femme fatales emerged from the shadows
To watch this creature fair
Boys stood upon their chairs
To make their point of view
I smiled sadly for a love I could not obey
And lady stardust sang his songs
Of darness and dismay
And he was alright the band was altogether
Yes he was alright the song went on forever
And he was awful nice
Really quite paradise
And he sang all night long
Oh how I sighed when they asked if I knew his name
And he was alright the band was altogether
Yes he was alright the song went on forever
And he was awful nice
Really quite paradise
And he sang all night long

For some reason David Bowie's music always gives me a fantastic sense of calm. It may be where it takes my brain. A sort of comfort food for my brains, if you will. *laughs* I'm a nerd, but I'm calm and that sort of rocks. Especially since I was in a fury just minutes ago.