Neil Armstrong
Allo Darlin' Lyrics


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Heard you say "They didn't put a man on the moon
We just needed someone to prove all this floating's worth doing"

Then why did you say that you miss a simpler time
Well so do I and I find myself pining for you

These days can a question be asked
When the hero comes in last
Who is winning?

Well I am tired of feeling confused
And lest my words be construed
I can't separate what's real, but I know that I believe in you

There you go, out on the pavement walking alone
They could name a star after you and you'd still be complaining

And now it's clear
Now that you know why I wanted you here
There's a southern constellation that shines with your name on it

And I won't fly until the day that I die
But we can't keep out dreams in jars so I'll keep yours close to mine

Well I am tired of feeling confused
And lest my words me construed




I can't separate what's real, but I know that I believe in you
I can't separate what's real, but I know that I believe in you

Overall Meaning

The song "Neil Armstrong" by Allo Darlin' is a contemplative tune that initially appears to be about someone who denies the moon landing occurred, but soon reveals its deeper meaning to be about the complexity of belief, heroism, and love. The song starts with a conversation about the moon landing being a hoax, with the response being that we need someone to prove that floating is worth doing. This line can be interpreted as a metaphor for our search for meaning in life, as we need proof that our day-to-day struggles are worthwhile. The next verse addresses the past, with the singer and another person seemingly discussing nostalgia for a simpler time, but the singer actually admits to pining for this person. The bridge poses the question of who is winning when a hero arrives too late, suggesting that time may be the true victor in our search for meaning. Then the chorus is repeated twice, with the line "I can't separate what's real, but I know that I believe in you" being a powerful ode to the idea of unfaltering faith in someone, even in the midst of confusion and uncertainty.


Overall, "Neil Armstrong" is a song about the different facets of belief and our search for meaning. The moon landing serves as a jumping off point for this meditation on the complexity of our lives, as we struggle to make sense of it all. The singer's pining for another person serves as another example of how belief and love can intertwine in unexpected ways.


Line by Line Meaning

Heard you say "They didn't put a man on the moon
You expressed skepticism about the moon landing


We just needed someone to prove all this floating's worth doing"
You believe that there should have been a greater purpose to the moon landing


Then why did you say that you miss a simpler time
You expressed nostalgia for a different era


Well so do I and I find myself pining for you
I also long for a simpler time and miss being with you


These days can a question be asked
Life today is complicated and ambiguous


When the hero comes in last
When even our heroes fail, what does that say about the world?


Who is winning?
It's hard to tell who is succeeding in this world


Well I am tired of feeling confused
I'm exhausted by the complexity of life


And lest my words be construed
I don't want to be misunderstood


I can't separate what's real, but I know that I believe in you
I'm uncertain about the truth, but I trust in you


There you go, out on the pavement walking alone
You're always alone, even in crowded places


They could name a star after you and you'd still be complaining
You're always unhappy, even when good things happen


And now it's clear
It's finally obvious


Now that you know why I wanted you here
I've explained why I needed you in my life


There's a southern constellation that shines with your name on it
You're special and important, even if you don't always feel like it


And I won't fly until the day that I die
I won't achieve my goals in life


But we can't keep out dreams in jars so I'll keep yours close to mine
We may not achieve our dreams, but we can still hold onto them and support each other




Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY
Written by: JESSICA ELIZABETH MORRIS, MICHAEL PETER COLLINS, PAUL ASHLEY RAINS, WILLIAM DAVID BOTTING

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