The following year, The Carpenters covered the song, using a crew of 160 musicians.
Babes in Toyland recorded another cover version for the Carpenters tribute album If I Were A Carpenter.
Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft
Babes in Toyland Lyrics
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To telepath messages through the vast unknown
Please close your eyes and concentrate
With every thought you think
Upon the recitation we're about to sing
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary
You've been observing our Earth
And we'd like to make a contact with you
We are your friends
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary
Ultra-emissaries
Yes, we've been observing your Earth
And one night we'll make a contact with you
We are your friends
Calling occupants of interplanetary
Quite extraordinary craft
And please come in peace we beseech you
Only a landing will teach them
Our Earth may never survive
So do come, we beg you
Please interstellar policeman
Won't you give us a sign
Give us a sign that we've reached you
With your mind you have ability to form
And transmit thought energy
Far beyond the norm
You close your eyes, you concentrate
Together, that's the way
To send the message
We declare World Contact Day
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary
Most extraordinary craft
We are your friends
The lyrics to Babes in Toyland's song "Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft" refer to a message being telepathically sent to interplanetary craft from Earth. The lyrics are a call to these spacecraft to make contact with humanity, and the song emphasizes the idea that the two groups can become friends. The song suggests that the spacecraft have been observing Earth and humanity, and that the message is an invitation for peace and communication.
The lyrics mention the ability of humans to telepathically communicate, which suggests a belief in extra-sensory perception. The song also references the idea that Earth may be in danger and that contact with the interplanetary craft may be necessary to help save the planet. The tone of the song is hopeful and optimistic, and the lyrics suggest that humanity and the interplanetary visitors can benefit from communication and friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
In your mind you have capacities, you know
You have mental abilities that are beyond ordinary comprehension
To telepath messages through the vast unknown
You can send messages through the unknown universe through telepathic abilities
Please close your eyes and concentrate
Focus your energy by closing your eyes to send a clear message
With every thought you think
Ensure that every thought you have is positive and true
Upon the recitation we're about to sing
Listen carefully to the message we are about to convey
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
We are calling out to those who travel between planets
Calling occupants of interplanetary
We are calling out to those who travel between planets
Most extraordinary craft
Your technology is advanced and intriguing
You've been observing our Earth
You have been watching our planet from afar
And we'd like to make a contact with you
We want to initiate communication with you
We are your friends
We come in peace and mean no harm
Ultra-emissaries
We are ambassadors of utmost importance
Yes, we've been observing your Earth
We have been closely monitoring your planet
And one night we'll make a contact with you
One day we will make contact with you in person
Quite extraordinary craft
Your technology is amazing
And please come in peace we beseech you
When you visit our planet, do so with peaceful intentions
Only a landing will teach them
We need you to visit us in order to understand your technology
Our Earth may never survive
We need help to ensure our planet's survival
So do come, we beg you
We implore you to visit our planet
Please interstellar policeman
We hope you can help regulate space traffic and activity
Won't you give us a sign
Please give us a signal to know we have made contact with you
Give us a sign that we've reached you
Show us that you have acknowledged our message
With your mind you have ability to form
You can form and output energy using only your mind
And transmit thought energy
You can send thoughts and messages through energy
Far beyond the norm
These abilities are far beyond anything ordinary
Together, that's the way
Collective energy is the strongest way to transmit messages
To send the message
Send this message to those who can receive it
We declare World Contact Day
We have designated a special day for world contact with extraterrestrial beings
We are your friends
We come with peace and friendship in mind
Contributed by Aaliyah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.