As we're still absorbing the knowledge that a legend has left this world, we're learning more and more that the late David Bowie was not only aware and accepting of his fate, but he treated it the same way he treated life: as art. And it's looking like his last record, Blackstar, was a carefully orchestrated parting gift to his fans, making its January 8 release date not-so-coincidental.

Tony Visconti, who produced the final album, wrote a public note on his Facebook page late last night (January 10), after news broke that we'd lost one of the most influential performers of our time.

"He always did what he wanted to do. And he wanted to do it his way and he wanted to do it the best way," the post begins. "His death was no different from his life - a work of Art. He made Blackstar for us, his parting gift. I knew for a year this was the way it would be. I wasn't, however, prepared for it. He was an extraordinary man, full of love and life. He will always be with us. For now, it is appropriate to cry."

This news also gives a new meaning to Bowie's last video, "Lazarus," in which we see the singer laying in a hospital bed before retreating into a dark, empty closet. Watch the video and read the lyrics below. They're truly chilling.

"Lazarus"

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 cellphone 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?