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 up on the stage
And lady stardust sang his songs
Of darkness and disgrace

[CHORUS]
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
([second time:] really quite paradise)

And he sang all night long
Femme fatales emerged from 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

Lady Stardust sang his songs
Of darkness and dismay
[CHORUS]

Oh how I sighed
When they asked if I knew his name