Alfie Templeman was born in a household blessed with musical talent - his s… Read Full Bio ↴Alfie Templeman was born in a household blessed with musical talent - his sister is a pianist and plays trumpet, his dad is a zealous collector of guitars with more than twenty instruments scattered around at home - and it was inevitable that the curious young Alfie would ask for drum lessons aged just seven years old, having taken to rock and indie music avidly. Inspired by the rolling countryside around Carlton, the skies that passed across his window at night, and the flowers that would bloom in spring on the village green, Templeman began recording snippets of guitar, bass and drums - but never vocals - which would become his first ever formative demos. It wasn't long before he'd taught himself to use more advanced studio software and in 2016, aged just 13 years-old, he decided to throw himself into bringing to life fully formed tracks - before and after his school classes and shifts helping out on building sites ("I kept having coughing fits the whole time. Never again," he adds). Adding a finishing touch - his elegant, honeyed drawl - these early forays into production have been refined right up to the present day with the release of his debut single and EP of the same name 'Like An Animal'.

Galaxy
Alfie Templeman Lyrics

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You don't have to tell me where we're going
I still want to go there every day (yeah, I do)
I've been working hours on the greatest of playlists
Even though we're talking all the way

You are my centre of gravity
Watch me fall like Rome
You take me out of the galaxy (out of the galaxy)

Far away from home

Sometimes I go quiet as I wonder
Why we'd want to go back on the map (not for me)
Hide beneath the surface and go under the thunder
Lightning striking right across the gap

You are my centre of gravity
Watch me fall like Rome
You take me out of the galaxy (out of the galaxy)
Far away from home, yeah

You are my centre of gravity
You (you) take me out of the galaxy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Alfie Templeman's song "Galaxy" depict a deep connection between two individuals who find solace in each other's company. The singer is completely enamored with the other person and expresses a longing to be with them every day, regardless of knowing the destination.

The lyrics convey a sense of escape and adventure, as the singer mentions creating the greatest playlist despite being engaged in conversation. This suggests that even amidst the mundane, they find excitement and joy in the presence of their loved one.

The metaphor of being taken "out of the galaxy" and "far away from home" represents how the other person lifts them from their ordinary life and transports them to a realm where they feel extraordinary. This person becomes their center of gravity and has the ability to make them fall like Rome, symbolizing a profound and irreversible change in their world.

The second verse delves further into the singer's contemplation, questioning the desire to return to a mundane existence. They explore the idea of hiding beneath the surface and going against the norm, finding exhilaration in defying expectations. The lightning striking across the gap signifies a powerful and electrifying connection between the two individuals.

Line by Line Meaning

You don't have to tell me where we're going
I don't need guidance or directions from you

I still want to go there every day (yeah, I do)
Despite already knowing the destination, I still desire to go there daily

I've been working hours on the greatest of playlists
I've spent a considerable amount of time curating an amazing selection of songs

Even though we're talking all the way
Despite engaging in conversation throughout our journey

You are my centre of gravity
You are the most significant and influential force in my life

Watch me fall like Rome
Observe me descending into chaos or destruction like the fall of the Roman Empire

You take me out of the galaxy (out of the galaxy)
You transport me to a realm beyond the ordinary or familiar

Far away from home
Distant from my usual surroundings or comfort zone

Sometimes I go quiet as I wonder
Occasionally, I become silent as I contemplate

Why we'd want to go back on the map (not for me)
I question the desire to return to a conventional or expected path (which I personally don't desire)

Hide beneath the surface and go under the thunder
Conceal ourselves beneath the superficial layer and navigate through difficulties and challenges

Lightning striking right across the gap
Sudden and intense occurrences happening across a significant divide

You are my centre of gravity
You are the most significant and influential force in my life

Watch me fall like Rome
Observe me descending into chaos or destruction like the fall of the Roman Empire

You take me out of the galaxy (out of the galaxy)
You transport me to a realm beyond the ordinary or familiar

Far away from home, yeah
Distant from my usual surroundings or comfort zone, indeed

You are my centre of gravity
You are the most significant and influential force in my life

You (you) take me out of the galaxy
You, specifically, transport me to a realm beyond the ordinary or familiar

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Alfie Templeman, Justin Hayward-Young, William Bloomfield

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[Verso 1]
No tienes que decirme adónde íbamos,
Todavía quiero ir allí todos los días
(Sí, quiero)
He estado trabajando horas en la mejor de las listas de reproducción,
A pesar de que estamos hablando todo el camino
[Estribillo]
Eres mi centro de gravedad,
Mírame caer como Roma,
Me sacas de la galaxia,
Lejos de casa.
[Verso 2]
A veces me quedo en silencio, mientras me pregunto por
qué querríamos volver al mapa (no para mí)
Dirígete debajo de la superficie y pasa bajo el trueno
Un relámpago golpea justo a través de la brecha
[Estribillo]
Eres mi centro de gravedad,
Mírame caer como Roma,
Me sacas de la galaxia (Fuera de la galaxia)
Lejos de casa
Sí
[Puente Instrumental]
[Outro]
Eres mi centro de gravedad,
Me sacas de la galaxia.