Spaceman
Believable Picnic Lyrics
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Way up in the sky
In a tiny little capsule
Where I can bide my time
Like a robomatic rocketboy
Who journeys back into the stars
To hang with all the angels
Branded, stranded, but not alone
Sent here, light-years,
From my home
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But there's so much work
Left to be done
Before we fly into the sun
Chorus
I don't belong here
Feel like I've come from outer space
I don't belong here
I'm only visiting this place
Listen for a transmission
My radar pointed at the sun
Do my best to do my duty
TIll the day that he comes
Come in, come in Commander Cosmo
May day Mission Command
I'm a planetary pilgrim
More than a mortal man
Elroy, spaceboy, son of a jet,
Jedi's, moonpies, spacecadet
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But there's much work
Left to be done
Before we fly into the sun
Don't need a rocketship
For me to fly
My wings are waiting for me
Heavenly home, up in the sky
There's no place that I'd
Rather be
When I've carried out my mission
And my work on Earth is done
Eternal life's fruition
Will be given to me by
God's only son
Believable Picnic's song Spaceman is a fascinating and surreal depiction of an individual's desire to travel and exist in outer space. The song opens with the singer stating their desire to become a spaceman, where they can be elevated high in the sky in a tiny capsule, giving them the opportunity to bide their time. The singer describes themselves as a "robomatic rocket boy" who is journeying back into the sky to hang out with the angels somewhere beyond Mars. These lyrics depict the desire to be elevated above the Earth and exist in a world that is different from our reality.
As the song progresses, it becomes apparent that the singer feels like they do not belong on Earth and believes that they come from outer space. The lyrics in the chorus state, "I don't belong here, feel like I've come from outer space. I don't belong here; I'm only visiting this place." The singer is looking for a transmission and continues to do their duty until the day comes when they can return home. The song then moves into imaginary calls to Commander Cosmo and the Mission Command, highlighting the idea that the singer sees themselves more as a "planetary pilgrim" than a mere mortal.
Finally, in the last verse, the singer talks about how they have to carry out their mission and work on Earth before they can receive eternal life from God's only son. Overall, the song is a surreal depiction of the desire to break free from the confines of Earth and travel into the great unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
I want to be a space man
I aspire to be an astronaut and explore space.
Way up in the sky
In outer space, far from Earth.
In a tiny little capsule
Traveling in a cramped spaceship.
Where I can bide my time
Where I can wait for my next mission or task.
Like a robomatic rocketboy
Comparable to an android space traveler.
Who journeys back into the stars
Who regularly travels to outer space.
To hang with all the angels
To join other astronauts in space.
Somewhere out beyond Mars.
In a region of space that extends beyond Mars.
Branded, stranded, but not alone
Labeled and abandoned, but not without hope.
Sent here, light-years,
Transported to a distant place, far from Earth.
From my home
From my place of origin on Earth.
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Counting down to liftoff or launch.
But there's so much work
There are still important tasks to complete.
Left to be done
Yet to be finished or accomplished.
Before we fly into the sun
Before completing the mission, which may involve flying towards or near the sun.
I don't belong here
I feel out of place.
Feel like I've come from outer space
I feel like I'm not originally from this planet.
I'm only visiting this place
I'm only temporarily on Earth.
Listen for a transmission
Listen for a communication signal.
My radar pointed at the sun
My radio detection and ranging system directed towards the sun.
Do my best to do my duty
Do my best to fulfill my responsibilities.
TIll the day that he comes
Until the day that God arrives.
Come in, come in Commander Cosmo
Calling Commander Cosmo, requesting communication.
May day Mission Command
Urgent message for the mission command center.
I'm a planetary pilgrim
I am a space traveler, journeying to various planets.
More than a mortal man
I am an extraordinary human being, with enhanced abilities.
Elroy, spaceboy, son of a jet,
Referencing fictional space boy Elroy Jetson from The Jetsons.
Jedi's, moonpies, spacecadet
Referencing popular space-themed concepts and products.
Don't need a rocketship
I don't require a spaceship to travel in space.
For me to fly
To soar through space using my own abilities.
My wings are waiting for me
I possess a unique ability to fly using wings.
Heavenly home, up in the sky
My true home is in heaven or outer space.
There's no place that I'd
I wouldn't prefer any destination over this one.
Rather be
Preference for this place over any other.
When I've carried out my mission
Once I have completed my assigned task.
And my work on Earth is done
And I have finished all my responsibilities on Earth.
Eternal life's fruition
Receiving everlasting life.
Will be given to me by
Provided by.
God's only son
Jesus Christ, son of God.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Shawn Schultz
My favy BP song ever
xZact Chainge
Why is this only the 2nd comment? I'm going to have to start a cover band to rock some Believable Picnic, Poor Old Lu, Starflyer 59, and I could go onand on...