4 Non Blondes had a huge hit single in 1993 with "What's Up". A year later, DJ Miko remixed the track as a dance song, and it became a hit again, on radio and in clubs. The original version of the song overshadowed the groups' other work, with them being labeled as a 'one hit wonder', but they scored significant underground success, particularly with listeners drawn to their feminist political themes.
In 1995, 4 Non Blondes contributed the song "Misty Mountain Hop" to the Encomium tribute album to Led Zeppelin. The group also covered Van Halen's "I'm The One" for the popular slacker comedy 'Airheads'. Linda Perry went solo in 1996, and the band disbanded after recording, but not releasing, their second album.
Spaceman
4 Non Blondes Lyrics
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'Till I realize the moon
It seems so distant yet
I felt it pass right through
And I see what I see
A new world is over me
So I'll reach up to the sky
Spaceman in another place and time
I guess I'm lookin' for a brand new place
Is there a better life for me?
Subtle wind blow me gone
Let me rest upon your move
I trust I'll end up sleeping
Cradled in my doom
And I feel what I feel
I can't grasp what is not real
So I'll get myself real high
And imagine I'm a
Spaceman, in another place and time
I guess I'm lookin' for a brand new place
Is there a better life for me?
And I remember in my mind
They say I'm a daydreamin'
Is it all that it seems
Or am I all the things I'm looking for? Yeah
yeah, and I see what I see
A new world is over me
And I'll reach up to the sky
And imagine I'm a
Spaceman in another place and time
I guess I'm lookin' for a brand new place
I remember living in a different life
Is there a better life for me?
The lyrics of "Spaceman" by 4 Non Blondes explores the idea of escapism by imagining what it would feel like to be a spaceman exploring a different world. The first stanza sets a dreamy, almost ethereal tone as the singer gazes at the starry night and wonders what it would feel like to travel through space, passing by the distant moon. The line "And I see what I see/A new world is over me" suggests that the singer is discontent with their current reality and is looking for something new.
In the second stanza, the singer asks the wind to blow them away, hinting at a desire to escape reality completely. They admit that they can't differentiate between what is real and what is not, so they turn to escapism to find solace. The repeated line "And I feel what I feel/I can't grasp what is not real" further emphasizes the confusion and longing that the singer is experiencing.
The final stanza ends with a reflection on the singer's current life, and they wonder if they are really living the life they want. The chorus is repeated again, emphasizing the desire for a better life in a different place and time.
Overall, "Spaceman" is a poignant reflection on escapism, longing, and the desire to find something better.
Line by Line Meaning
Starry night bring me down
The beauty of the night sky overwhelms me
'Till I realize the moon
Until I realize the moon is far away and unattainable
It seems so distant yet
Although it looks close, the moon is actually unreachable
I felt it pass right through
I feel a connection to the moon even though it's out of reach
And I see what I see
I observe a new world opening up before me
A new world is over me
I sense a new beginning, a fresh start
So I'll reach up to the sky
I'll strive to achieve the impossible
And pretend that I'm a
I'll use my imagination to transport myself to another reality
Spaceman in another place and time
Like an astronaut in a different dimension, I explore what could be
I guess I'm lookin' for a brand new place
I'm searching for a new way of life
Is there a better life for me?
Is there a way for me to find happiness and fulfillment?
Subtle wind blow me gone
I let the winds of change guide me
Let me rest upon your move
I trust that my journey will ultimately lead me to rest
I trust I'll end up sleeping
I believe that one day I'll find peace and contentment
Cradled in my doom
In the end, I will be taken care of even if things don't go as planned
And I feel what I feel
I experience emotions that are difficult to describe
I can't grasp what is not real
I struggle to understand things that are intangible
So I'll get myself real high
I'll escape reality through artificial means
And imagine I'm a
In my mind, I transport myself to another place and time
And I remember in my mind
I reflect on memories and past experiences
They say I'm a daydreamin'
Others criticize my imaginative nature
Is it all that it seems
Is my reality just a figment of my imagination?
Or am I all the things I'm looking for? Yeah
Perhaps the answers I seek are within me
I remember living in a different life
I recall times when I felt happy and fulfilled
Is there a better life for me?
Will I ever find a life that brings me true happiness?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LINDA PERRY, SHAUNNA HALL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@samowen4093
"Spaceman"
Starry night bring me down
Till I realize the moon
It seems so distant yet I felt it pass right through
And I see what I see a new world is over me
So I'll reach up to the sky
And pretend that I'm a spaceman
In another place and time
I guess I'm looking for a brand new place
Is there a better life for me?
Subtle wind blow me gone
Let me rest upon your move
I trust I'll end up sleeping cradled in my doom
And I feel what I feel
I can't grasp what is not real
So I'll get myself real high
And imagine I'm a spaceman
In another place and time
I guess I'm looking for a brand new place
Is there a better life for me?
I remember in my mind
They say I'm daydreaming
Is it all that it seems
Or am I all the things I'm looking for? ?ooh!
And I see what I see a new world is over me
And I'll reach up to the sky
And imagine I'm a spaceman
In another place and time
I guess I'm looking for a brand new place
I remember living in a different life
Is there a better life for me?
@Keith67L
"Starry night bring me down
Till I realize the moon
It seems so distant yet, I felt it pass right through
And I see what I see, a new world is over me
So I'll reach up to the sky
And pretend that I'm a spaceman
In another place and time
I guess I'm looking for a brand new place
Is there a better life for me? Subtle wind blow me gone
Let me rest upon your move
I trust I'll end up sleeping cradled in my doom
And I feel what I feel
I can't grasp what is not real
So I'll get myself real high
And imagine I'm a spaceman
In another place and time
I guess I'm looking for a brand new place
Is there a better life for me? And I remember in my mind
They say I'm daydreaming
Is it all that it seems?
Or am I all the things I'm looking for? Y-Yeah! And,And I see what I see a new world is over me
And I'll reach up to the sky
And imagine I'm a spaceman
In another place and time
I guess I'm looking for a brand new place
I remember living in a different life
Is there a better life for me? " "Spaceman" - 4 Non Blondes
@fraps3200
Starry night bring me down
'Till I realize the moon
It seems so distant yet -
I felt it pass right through.
And I see what I see
A new world is over me
So I'll reach up to the sky
And pretend that I'm a
Spaceman in another place and time, I guess I'm lookin' for a brand new place...
Is there a better life for me?
Subtle wind blow me gone
Let me rest upon your move
I trust I'll end up sleeping cradled in my doom. I remember living a different life...
Is there a better life for me?
@johnbruno7614
Only legends are still listening to this great band in 2024
@rayswoop4947
Damn right
@timmythomas5092
They will always b awesome 😎 it never gets old
@johnbruno7614
@@timmythomas5092
Your right about that Timmy.
👍🌞🤘
@BarryGGould
ive been saying it since they came out, i have no idea why whats up was the only hit. the entire album (bigger better faster more) is fantastic. darn good songs. the whole lot 👍👍
@johnbruno7614
@@BarryGGould
Your 100% correct BARRY.
👍💓😊
@TheHelado36
This woman sings like there is no tomorrow, she gives me goosebumps every time I hear her majestic voice !
@mooshman1818
Dude whatever this song is it feels like love
@mooshman1818
And whatever thunderstruck is it feels LIKE THUNDER!
@rocioyanez4474
¡Sí!