Rocket in the Sky
Benny Benassi Lyrics

Hey boy
Addressing the listener, emphasizing their attention

Hey boy
Reiteration of the last line

Hey boy
Reiteration of the first line

When we first met
Referring to the initial encounter between the artist and the listener

On the 31st
Referring to the date of October 31st, commonly known as Halloween

And it was Halloween
Reiteration of the previous line, specifying the context of the encounter

You know what I mean
Asking the listener if they understand the situation

And I was the one dressed up
Referring to the artist's costume at the time of the encounter

as a rocket
Specifying the nature of the costume

that night
Referring to the night of the encounter

Please, please
Expressing urgency in the singer's tone

Don't ask me why
Requesting that the listener not inquire further about the costume choice

You came over to me
Describing the listener's actions in approaching the singer

And said
Reporting the listener's words to the singer

"Tell me
Quoting the listener's words

if you're alone tonight
Inquiring about the artist's availability

can I be by your side?"
Requesting to accompany the artist

Hey baby, ain't we having fun
Emphasizing the enjoyment the singer and listener are experiencing

Tonight?
Referring to the current period of time

Little rocket in the sky
Referring to the artist by their costume

Tell me ­ Pa pa da da pa pa da da…
Unknown, as it appears to be an ad lib or musical flourish with no discernible meaning

Was a rocket in the sky
Reiteration of the artist's costume and its significance

I'm a rocket in the sky
Speaker continues to refer to themselves by their costume

Baby baby
Affectionate address of the listener

I've been there all
Implying that the singer has been waiting for the listener

Year long
Stating that the singer has been waiting for a significant amount of time

Standing by the telephone
Metaphorical expression of waiting for the listener's call

The telephone
Reiteration of the previous line for emphasis

Hey baby
Continuing to address the listener

If you care for me
Positing that the listener may have romantic feelings toward the singer

Why don't you call
Implying that the listener has not been in contact with the singer

And give me some dignity
Asking the listener to respect the artist's feelings

Some decency
Reiteration of the previous line

Rocket in disguise
Emphasizing that the artist is still wearing their costume

Don't ask me why
Reiteration of the earlier request not to discuss the costume

Tell me
Requesting further communication or interaction with the listener

Ba da da da …
Unknown, appears to be an ad lib or musical flourish with no discernible meaning

I'm a rocket in disguise
Reiteration of the singer's costumed identity

Hey boy
Addressing the listener again

Hey boy
Reiteration of the above

Hey boy
Concluding repetition of the opening line