Cecilia And The Satellite
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Lyrics


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I lock myself in a hotel room
Been waiting all night for the walls to move
I've loved some girls that I barely knew
I've made some friends, and I've lost some too
Crashed my car, I was 17
My mother in the seat riding next to me
The things I've learned from a broken mirror
How a face can change when a heart knows fear
Through all the things my eyes have seen
The best by far is you

If I could fly
Then I would know
What life looks like from up above and down below
I'd keep you safe
I'd keep you dry
Don't be afraid Cecilia
I'm the satellite
And you're the sky

I've cafe crawled through Amsterdam
I've been around the world with a punk rock band
And I've seen London, and I've played Japan
I've been knocked down, I got up again
For all the places I have been
I'm no place without you

If I could fly
Then I would know
What life looks like from up above and down below
I'd keep you safe
I'd keep you dry
Don't be afraid Cecilia
I'm the satellite
And you're the sky

I'm the satellite
And you're the sky

For all the things my hands have held
The best by far is you

If I could fly
Then I would know
What life looks like from up above and down below
I'd keep you safe
I'd keep you dry
Don't be afraid Cecilia
I'm the satellite
And you're the sky

And you're the sky

I'm the satellite
And you're the sky





And you're the sky

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness's song Cecilia & The Satellite is a heartfelt tribute to the love between a father and his daughter. The first verse delves into the many experiences and failures he's had throughout his life, including losing friends and crashing his car at a young age. Despite all these events, nothing compares to his love for his daughter, which is emphasized in the chorus when he sings about how he would keep her safe if he could fly. The use of the metaphor "I'm the satellite and you're the sky" further emphasizes that he's always watching over her and that nothing in the world can match the beauty and value she has in his eyes.


Throughout the song, McMahon paints a picture of his love for his daughter through the lyrics, discussing his many experiences and the lessons he's learned, but ultimately acknowledging that none of it compares to the love he has for her. The song's poignant message about the love between a parent and child has resonated with many listeners worldwide.


Line by Line Meaning

I lock myself in a hotel room
I isolate myself from the world


Been waiting all night for the walls to move
I'm stuck in a state of limbo


I've loved some girls that I barely knew
I've had casual relationships


I've made some friends, and I've lost some too
I've had both positive and negative experiences with people


Crashed my car, I was 17
I had a significant life experience at a young age


My mother in the seat riding next to me
I had a parental figure present during this experience


The things I've learned from a broken mirror
I've gained wisdom from difficult times


How a face can change when a heart knows fear
Difficult experiences can change a person's demeanor


Through all the things my eyes have seen
I've had a variety of life experiences


The best by far is you
You are the most important thing to me


If I could fly
If I had the ability to transcend my current situation


Then I would know
I could have a new perspective


What life looks like from up above and down below
I would have a view from all angles


I'd keep you safe
I want to protect you


I'd keep you dry
I want to shelter you from harm


Don't be afraid Cecilia
Don't worry about anything


I'm the satellite
I will always be there


And you're the sky
You are the essence of everything


I've cafe crawled through Amsterdam
I've experienced new things and new places


I've been around the world with a punk rock band
I've had unique opportunities and experiences


And I've seen London, and I've played Japan
I've traveled extensively for my music career


I've been knocked down, I got up again
I've faced challenges but persevered


For all the places I have been
Despite my experiences, I am incomplete without you


And you're the sky
You are my world


And you're the sky
You are my everything


For all the things my hands have held
I've had a lot of experiences and possessions


The best by far is you
But none of it compares to you


I'm the satellite
I'll always be orbiting around you


And you're the sky
You're the constant in my life




Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: ANDERS GRAHN, JAMES FLANNIGAN, ANDREW ROSS MCMAHON

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@PogoMusic

Think I figured out the chorus: "Aah ooh wooh"

@vdigit

& it's perfect 😊

@sabrinasjourney_

Lol 😂

@emmelinesprig489

"For all the things my hands have held, the best by far is you." My heart leaps at that line every time I hear this song...

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Emmeline Sprig

@joinjoin6274

thanks

@BeliseoftheNIne

@@joinjoin6274 One of the best lyrics of all time

@amysuffern1887

I waited 3 YEARS so I could have a baby and use that line as the caption of the photo when I introduced him to the world. :)

@kellitrapp2327

YESSSS! agree

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@LabNYorkie

A sweet song for his unborn daughter - he's so good. I don't understand why he's not more well-known.

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