Planet Claire
B-52’s Lyrics
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I knew she came from there
She drove a Plymouth Satellite
A-faster than the speed of light
Planet Claire has pink air
All the trees are red
No one ever dies there
Some say she's from Mars
Or one of the seven stars that shine after three-thirty in the morning
Well, she isn't!
She came from Planet Claire
She came from Planet Claire
She came from Planet Claire
The B-52’s’ “Planet Claire” is an eccentric and otherworldly exploration of a fictional planet named Claire. The opening vocals “She came from Planet Claire, I knew she came from there” sets the stage for the subject of the song being an extraterrestrial figure, with the specifics of her existence further explored in the lyrics. These lyrics suggest that the planet Claire is a place where there is pink air, red trees, and everyone lacks a head, yet no one ever dies. The song also touches on the idea that some think this character may be from Mars, but the song refutes that notion.
The song’s lyrics and overall vibe reflect the B-52’s’ quirky and oftentimes surreal approach to music. The repetitive nature of the lyrics and off-kilter beat contribute to the overall feeling of an alien presence, adding to the otherworldly vibe. Although the lyrics are whimsical and fantastical, the song’s core message is centered around the idea of the music itself taking the listener on a journey to a place that is beyond outrageous and uniquely imaginative.
Line by Line Meaning
She came from Planet Claire
The person being referred to originated from a different planet.
I knew she came from there
The singer was certain that the person was not from Earth.
She drove a Plymouth Satellite
The person drove a specific type of car.
A-faster than the speed of light
The person drove the car incredibly fast.
Planet Claire has pink air
The atmosphere of her planet is a different color than Earth's atmosphere.
All the trees are red
The trees on her planet are a different color than Earth's trees.
No one ever dies there
The person's planet has a different approach to mortality than Earth.
No one has a head
The person's planet has different physical features than Earth, including the absence of heads.
Some say she's from Mars
Some speculate that the person is from a specific planet in our solar system.
Or one of the seven stars that shine after three-thirty in the morning
Others speculate that the person is from one of seven stars visible at a specific time of day.
Well, she isn't!
The person is not from Mars or any of the seven stars mentioned.
She came from Planet Claire
Repeating that the person is from a different planet.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: HENRY MANCINI, KATE PIERSON, FRED SCHNEIDER, KEITH STRICKLAND, CINDY WILSON, RICKY WILSON
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