Pluto Projector
Rex Orange County Lyrics

The great protector
Questioning the idea of being responsible for someone else's safety

Is that what I'm supposed to be?
Doubting if being a protector is his true calling

What if all this counts for nothin'
Questioning the value of everything he thought was important

Everything I thought I'd be?
Pondering on what he believed his future would hold

What if by the time I realize
Contemplating the possibility of realizing something too late

It's too far behind to see?
Wondering if he can't see things that have already happened

Seventy mil' projector
Metaphor for having the ability to show people anything

I can show you everything, yeah
Confident in his ability to expose the world around him

And we're on our way to glory
Expecting to achieve great things together

Where the show won't ever end
Imagining a future without any regrets or missed opportunities

And the encore lasts forever
Dreaming of continually experiencing the best moments of life

And it's time we're due to spend
Believing that he is entitled to enjoy the good things in life

Spendin' the years together
Wanting to share a lifetime with a loved one

Growing older every day
Recognizing the passage of time

I feel at home when I'm around you
Feeling comfortable and at ease with someone special

And I'll gladly say again
Willingly expressing his feelings of happiness and contentment

I hope the encore lasts forever
Hoping to experience joy and bliss for eternity

Now there's time for us to spend
Acknowledging that they have plenty of time to enjoy each other's company

And it's sublime with you, my friend
Feeling that spending time with a close friend is an incredible experience

This right here still feels like the honeymoon
Experiencing romance and passion in their relationship

When you say my name, nothing's changed
Feeling a continuous level of affection and connection

I'm still a boy inside my thoughts
Feeling youthful on the inside despite the passage of time

Am I meant to understand my faults?
Questioning if he is supposed to comprehend his own shortcomings

I don't think so
Believing that self-understanding is not necessary

Maybe you do, and that's good for you
Acknowledging that others may have a different perspective

And maybe in time, maybe one day
Considering the possibility of personal growth and change

I'll do the same
Committing to follow someone else's example

I'll do the same
Affirming his commitment to emulate someone else's behavior

I'll do the same
Repeating his commitment to follow in someone else's footsteps

I'll do the same as you, I'll try and hold it up
Promising to imitate someone else's actions of perseverance and resilience

Soon I hope, or as soon as I'm old enough
Looking forward to a time of increased maturity

(Old enough to understand)
Clarifying that wisdom comes with time

(Old enough to understand)
Reiterating the importance of age and experience

Stay forever
Expressing the desire for someone to remain a part of his life forever

You know more than anyone, yeah, whoa
Acknowledging someone's knowledge and understanding

And it's you that knows my darkness
Having someone who understands his personal struggles and challenges

And you know my bedroom needs
Having someone who is intimately familiar with his desires and wishes

You could blast me and my secrets
Recognizing that someone holds sensitive information about him

But there's probably just no need
Trusting that the person will not betray his trust