Cecilia And The Satellite
Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness Lyrics
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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
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
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
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@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
@LabNYorkie
A sweet song for his unborn daughter - he's so good. I don't understand why he's not more well-known.