Space Cadet
Kyuss Lyrics
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No one ever tends to me
Sitting alone, covered in rays
Some things are so my mind can breathe
The waiting is hard
Fucking takes so long
Draped in sun, hands in sand
Earth acid cleanses me
It cleanses me clean
But the world it never comes
It never comes
It never comes
It never comes
I lay on my side in the edge of the room
She never expects anything from me
When all the days, the days of the year
I know I miss that part of me
Waiting is hard
Fucking takes so long
Draped in sun, hands in sand
Earth acid cleanses me
It cleanses me clean
But the world, it never comes
It never comes
It never comes
It never comes
It never comes
It never comes
"Space Cadet" by Kyuss is a song that reflects on the feelings of loneliness and longing for human connection. The lines "I stand alone on the cliffs of the world / No one ever tends to me" encapsulate the sense of isolation that the singer of the song is experiencing. However, the stanza also suggests that this isolation is something that the singer has chosen and finds necessary: "Some things are so my mind can breathe".
The chorus of the song repeats the lines "It never comes" four times, which emphasizes the idea that the singer's longing for connection goes unfulfilled. The second stanza adds another layer by introducing a female character who evidently does not expect anything from the singer. This relationship appears to be a missed opportunity for connection, and the singer regrets it: "When all the days, the days of the year / I know I miss that part of me".
This song is typical of Kyuss's style, which incorporates elements of hard rock, stoner rock, and heavy metal. The lyrics of "Space Cadet" are somewhat abstract, but they convey an emotional depth that is characteristic of the band's music. Kyuss was active in the 1990s and was influential in the development of the stoner rock movement.
Line by Line Meaning
I stand alone on the cliffs of the world
I am alone in this world, standing at the top of the mountains.
No one ever tends to me
I feel neglected and unnoticed; no one takes care of me.
Sitting alone, covered in rays
I sit in solitude, basking in the sunlight and absorbing its warmth.
Some things are so my mind can breathe
Being alone clears my head and helps me think.
The waiting is hard
Waiting for something is difficult and frustrating.
Fucking takes so long
It feels like an eternity, and I become impatient.
Draped in sun, hands in sand
I am surrounded by the sun and the sand, and I soak in their energy.
Earth acid cleanses me
The earth's acid helps me cleanse myself.
It cleanses me clean
It purifies my soul, freeing me from all impurities.
But the world it never comes
Despite my efforts, nothing changes, and the world remains the same.
I lay on my side in the edge of the room
I lay, curled up on the edge of the room, feeling isolated and alone.
She never expects anything from me
I feel like I am not good enough, and no one expects anything from me.
When all the days, the days of the year
Every day feels like the same, and time passes by quickly.
I know I miss that part of me
I feel like I have lost a part of myself, and I miss it.
It never comes
It never happens, no matter how much I hope for it.
It never comes
The change I am waiting for never happens.
It never comes
I am always stuck in the same place, and nothing ever changes.
It never comes
The world never becomes what I want it to be.
It never comes
The change I need never arrives.
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Scott Reeder, Joshua Homme
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MariaDiazskn
I'm standing alone on the cliffs of the world
No one ever tends to me
Sitting alone, covered in rays
Some things are so my mind can breath
Waiting is hard, fucking takes so long
Draped in sun, hands in sand
Earth acid cleanses me, cleanses me clean
But the world it never comes
It never comes
It never comes
It never comes
I lay on my side in the edge of the room
She never expects anything from me
When all the days, the days of the year
I know I miss that part of me
Waiting is hard, fucking takes so long
Draped in sun, hands in sand
Earth acid cleanses me, cleanses me clean
But the world it never comes
It never comes
It never comes
It never comes
It never comes
It never comes
@murilosantos2703
Lyrics
I stand alone on the cliffs of the world
No one never tends to me
Sitting alone covered in grease
Somethings are so my mind can breathe
The waiting is hard, fucking takes so long
Draped in sun, hands in sand
Earth acid cleanses me, cleanses me clean
But the world, it never comes
It never comes
It never comes
I lay on my side in the edge of the room
She never expects anything from me
We were all the days, the days of the year
I know I miss that part of me
The waiting is hard, fucking takes so long
Draped in sun, hands in sand
Earth acid cleanses me, cleanses me clean
But the world, it never comes
It never comes
It never comes
@MangeWolfe
i had such a flash back... when this video was released.. i never knew about kyuss or anything.
i was super depressed over losing my girlfriend at the time,. i found kyuss on a torrent website. and decided "what the hell?"
it was the first guitar piece i ever learned. to think when this was released? april 7 2010, what was i doing exactly? probably listening to music, playing smash brother brawl, smoking hookah and ganja..
even if life should pass me by, this piece, sticks with me,
travel on space cadet.
you've marked your spot. return one day when you need grounding. it will be here waiting.
@WindRideres
One of my best friends showed me this song a month before committing suicide. now, more than 5 years ago every time I ride my bike and this song starts playing I feel like he is riding with me alongside the route. thanks for making me company in every trip across the country my friends.
@freeair9460
Sounds like a good friend. Their still riding with you every time you hear it
@WindRideres
@@freeair9460 I know he does, thanks for the comment!
@impious837
@@WindRideres sorry for your loss this song is my fave by kyuss
@Arvore3folha
Now he is free and have became a true Space Cadet riding through the stars. Peace, mate. Ride On 🔥🌅🌠
@VM-kn9xt
Su memoria esté en paz ✨🌹.
Realmente es doloroso cuando leo algo así
@Pickled24794
Don't know about everybody else but Kyuss makes the best driving music. Their music is designed for driving down some back road in the middle of nowhere, the destination is wherever the fuck you end up. Just enjoying the journey wherever it might take you.
@TheDayMang
Desert rock bruh
@ks-zc1jh
Mike Letham totally agree. I got turned onto Kyuss in that way. my friends older brother had just turned 16 and was listening to a cassette with a mix of Kyuss while driving us around desert and the edge of Vegas. I was 11 or 12. cool day.
every time I drive anywhere out of town, kyuss is sure to make an appearance in the deck.
oddly, Kyuss sort of makes me proud to be from the dustier part of the country, world even.
All desert people share certain traits all over the world. I hear it in their music.
@nathanlopes1327
Dude, listen to Fu Manchu