RIP David Johansen (1950 - 2025)

You lit up the stage like dynamite

With swagger and style you owned the night

From New York streets to the world so wide

A legend who'll now take the heavenly ride

Your voice still echoes in every song

A spirit so fierce you can't go wrong

Through all the chaos and all the cheers

We'll remember your magic through the years

Goodbye Johansen we’ll miss your show

The lights are dimming we hate to let go

In our hearts you’ll forever play

A rockstar’s legacy won’t fade away

Shine on shine on through the night

Your flame burns vivid burning bright

Though the stage is dark your echoes stay

A timeless star won't drift away

From the dive bars to the big bright stage

You wrote your story page by page

With the Dolls you broke the rules

Now the angels learn from the coolest of schools

Your wild antics your devilish grin

A fire burning deep within

We'll raise a glass and sing real loud

For David Johansen you've made us so proud

Goodbye Johansen we’ll miss your show

The lights are dimming we hate to let go

In our hearts you’ll forever play

A rockstar’s legacy won’t fade away

Shine on shine on through the night

Your flame burns vivid burning bright

Though the stage is dark your echoes stay

A timeless star won't drift away