Over the last two months, a dozen students from three continents met to write and reflect as part of the Writers Matter program. The following piece comes from Noam in Malmo, Sweden, and is about a song that inspires or moves the writer.
I feel like a Starman, inspired by David Bowie’s song.
Every time I hear it, I’m filled with happiness and hope . The music calms me, helps me focus, and sends a warm tingle through my stomach. When “Starman” plays, I feel untouchable, as though the music creates a protective barrier around me, making anything seem possible. I’m not sure whether it’s the catchy strumming guitar or his unique, bewitching voice, but regardless, it conveys a magical message about freedom and following your heart. Bowie’s Starman offers salvation from the feeling of being locked in, trapped by societal norms. It’s a magical spell that frees you to let loose—just as Bowie did with his alter ego, Ziggy Stardust.
As the Starman said: “let the children lose it, let children use it, let all the children boogie”. These words urge us to be aliens, to reject the norms and structures of the adult world, and create our own paths. Thanks to Bowie’s Starman, countless young people have been inspired to embrace their true selves, to express their values and thoughts, and to challenge an already corrupt society.
Thanks to Bowie, I too, am a Starman—embracing my true self and finding freedom in his music.
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