So the legend that is Bowie is no more, cancer having claimed the icon’s life at the age of 69. While his death may have come as a shock to many perhaps he knew more than he let on, particularly when you look at his last music video.

Officially released just four days ago the video for ‘Lazarus’ doesn’t need to be explained for context, it’s all pretty obvious. We’ll just drop the lyrics here and let your imagination do the rest:

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

Ain’t that just like me

 

By the time I got to New York

I was living like a king

Then I used up all my money

I was looking for your ass

 

This way or no way

You know, I’ll be free

Just like that bluebird

Now ain’t that just like me

 

Oh I’ll be free

Just like that bluebird

Oh I’ll be free

Ain’t that just like me

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