Spaceman
Artificial Joy Club Lyrics
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I'm remotely controlled
My legs have gone invisible
I'm spinning down an endless black hole oh
Flashing lights the automated banker
Sends a signal to me oh
The message hovers over under
Spaceman bring me down
And lean on me 'til I'm grounded
Stay with me 'til morning
I'll never take up flying again
Lying on the grass
I feel the signal rushing down to my heart
My shields are getting weak
My contact's hanging by a thread to the stars
I try to block the message
But it's overloading all that I am
Spaceman bring me down
And lean on me 'til I'm grounded
Stay with me 'til morning
I'll never take up flying again
I try not to breathe
Suck back a tank of gasoline
My lips are turning green
I wait to bleed
I want the sun to rise
Show me a sign
Spaceman bring me down
I'm home when I feel your gravity
I'll never find where I am
I'm miles away from dry land
Spaceman drag me down
And hold me until I'm sober
Get me through 'til morning
I'll give up on my flying
A million miles from nowhere
I wonder if you're out there spaceman
The lyrics of Artificial Joy Club's song Spaceman are metaphoric and may be interpreted in various ways. It is a song that speaks of being out of control and in need of assistance from the spaceman. The first verse describes the feeling of being remotely controlled and having gone invisible while being soaked in rain. The next few lines try to paint a picture of the subject being blinded by a signal sent by an automated banker. This signals obstruct the subject from their frequency causing them to feel lost and in need of someone to bring them back to reality.
The chorus of the song reveals the identity of the person required to help the subject in distress, the spaceman. The lyrics state that the subject needs the spaceman's assistance to ground them and lean on them until they are stable. The second verse refers to the subject lying on the grass, and the signal they have picked up strengthens their contact with their heart. The subject also mentions that the message they are picking up is overloading all that they are.
Towards the end of the song, the lyrics depict the subject's desire to breathe and yet, try not to breathe. They want a sign that someone is out there. Finally, the subject pleads with the spaceman to bring them down and hold them until they are sober.
Interesting facts about Artificial Joy Club's song Spaceman include, the song was released in 1997, and it peaked at number 26 in the US Modern Rock Charts. The band originated in Vancouver, British Columbia. The band was briefly active from 1994 to 2001 then disbanded after losing their record deal. The song was inspired by Ray Davies, the lead singer of The Kinks. It was said that he had a fascination with space, which inspired the title of the song. The lyrics also reference David Bowie's Ziggy Stardust. The song was featured on the TV show Buffy the Vampire Slayer in season 2, episode 23.
Chords:
Verse: Am, F, C, G (x2)
Chorus: F, C, G, Am (x2)
Line by Line Meaning
Soaking in the rain I see me walking
I'm alone and exposed, walking aimlessly in the rain.
I'm remotely controlled
I've lost control of my own actions and thoughts.
My legs have gone invisible
I feel lost and disconnected from myself.
I'm spinning down an endless black hole oh
I'm trapped in a cycle of despair that seems never-ending.
Flashing lights the automated banker
I'm feeling overwhelmed by the distractions of modern society.
Sends a signal to me oh
I'm being bombarded by constant messages from technology and media.
The message hovers over under
I'm having trouble separating reality from the constant noise of information.
Blinding me from your frequency
I can't focus on what's really important in my life and relationships.
Spaceman bring me down
I need someone to ground me and help me regain control of my life.
And lean on me 'til I'm grounded
I need someone to support me through this difficult time.
Stay with me 'til morning
I need someone to be there for me until I feel stronger.
I'll never take up flying again
I'll never let myself get so lost and out of control again.
Lying on the grass
I'm trying to find peace and escape from the chaos of modern life.
I feel the signal rushing down to my heart
I'm open to feeling and experiencing something real and true.
My shields are getting weak
I'm starting to lose my defenses and let my emotions come to the surface.
My contact's hanging by a thread to the stars
I'm barely hanging on and feeling disconnected from the world.
I try to block the message
I'm attempting to protect myself from the overwhelming sensory input.
But it's overloading all that I am
I'm feeling completely overwhelmed and out of control.
I'll never find where I am
I feel lost and unsure of my place in the world.
I'm miles away from dry land
I feel like I'm drowning and can't find solid ground.
Spaceman drag me down
I need someone to rescue me from this overwhelming state of being.
And hold me until I'm sober
I need someone to comfort and support me until I can regain control.
Get me through 'til morning
I need someone to help me make it through this crisis.
I'll give up on my flying
I'll surrender my control and allow myself to be supported and helped.
A million miles from nowhere
I feel completely lost and alone.
I wonder if you're out there spaceman
I'm looking for someone to save me and help me find my way back to reality.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: LESLIE DAVID HOWE, LOUISE CYNTHIA RENY, TIMOTHY WILLIAM DUPONT
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Ian Zukswert
I love this band and Sal is amazing.I love the comments from the other folks out there and am glad there are lots who appreciate great music like this.The video is powerful and love the message.I wish the band lasted beyond the one CD. Thnaks for sharing the video and hope to find an AJC video collection
Jason Chamberlain
yep this song (along with many others of their's)has such a poetic influence. it could be God or maybe an ordinary friend that helps her get through "flying" or addiction as i thought it meant.. its probably my favorite song of their's
Geoff Edwards
Great song. An AJC favorite. Like the video too. Sal's a great vocalist. Love AJC, Sal's Birdland and One to One. A longtime fan.
Welcome2theMultiVerse
still listening on new year's eve 2019! love you louise!
Rock My World Canada!
Artificial Joy Club, at first known as Sal's Birdland was an alternative rock band active in the 1990s. The group recorded three albums and one hit single. The group formed in 1993 when Louise Reny and Leslie Howe, formerly of the pop group One to One, joined with guitarist Michael Goyette, bassist Tim Dupont and drummer Andrew Lamarche. Initially taking the name Sal's Birdland ("Sal" was Reny's stage name in the band), the group released its debut album, So Very Happy, in 1994. The band broke up in 1999.
wetbobo
I'm privileged and honored to say that I KNOW Louise. She's absolutely one of the best role models any young songwriter could look up to, fishlarva!
Jason Chamberlain
shivers............ all over. yeahp it is my favorite AJC song. Gawd that was so powerful
FADE_FROM_VIEW
Such an underrated track. Remember hearing this back in my last year of high school about 1997.
Tressa Don
beautiful voice!
Ian Zukswert
@wetbobo Hi there!! You are so fortunate to know Louise.I have been a fan since 1985 and was never able to find where to write a fan letter to her.She is amazing at what she does and I have appreciated her music in One To One,Sal's Birdland and rtificial Joy Club.That music has really helped me through good times and bad and always will.Anyways,take care and best wishes!!