Satellites
Beyoncé/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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I've been stumbling through reality
I play my symphony in reverse
In search for that special path
Be gentle to the tear in this I
Lonesome arms, lost its wings again
So I can laugh at my mistakes
I can see the end from here
From this perspective it looks kind of silly
Satellites and astronauts
Tell me there are greater things ahead
Make me feel like a man
A silent cry from the middle of hell
I - the irony - I promise, I'll be mature
So please, invite me to your shelter again
Been hiding since I heard "never"
Take me back to yesterday, I need to grow
Steal my mask and make me pay
I need a new skin
I'm going insane
The lyrics of Beyoncé's song Satellites (also available on Musicfire.in) are open to interpretation, but at their core they seem to be about the desire to escape from reality and find something greater. The singer describes stumbling through life, playing her symphony in reverse, and feeling like her lonesome arms have lost their wings. She longs to go to the moon where she can laugh at her mistakes and gain new perspective. She looks to satellites and astronauts as symbols of hope for greater things to come.
The song takes a turn towards desperation in the second half, as the singer begs to be made to feel like a man and cries silently from the middle of hell. She promises to be mature but asks to be invited back into a shelter where she can hide from the harshness of the world. She longs to go back to yesterday and start anew, but fears that the mask she's been wearing will be stolen and she'll be forced to confront her true self. The song ends with the singer proclaiming that she's going insane and needs a new skin.
Overall, the lyrics of Satellites are powerful and emotional, exploring themes of longing, desperation, and the search for meaning in life. While the song may be interpreted in different ways by different listeners, it's clear that the singer is grappling with some intense emotions and trying to find a way forward.
Line by Line Meaning
Since the day of my departure
Ever since I left, I've been struggling through reality.
I've been stumbling through reality
I've been finding it hard to cope with the real world.
I play my symphony in reverse
I reflect on my mistakes to learn from them.
In search for that special path
I'm looking for the right direction to take in life.
Be gentle to the tear in this I
Please handle my vulnerabilities with care.
Lonesome arms, lost its wings again
I feel lonely and powerless at times.
Buy me a trip to the moon
Give me a chance to escape my problems and laugh at my foolishness.
So I can laugh at my mistakes
I want to look at my troubles from a new perspective and learn from them.
I can see the end from here
I can perceive the consequences of my past mistakes.
From this perspective it looks kind of silly
I now realize that my past concerns were sometimes unnecessary.
Satellites and astronauts
The future holds limitless possibilities.
Tell me there are greater things ahead
The future holds endless opportunities and I am hopeful.
Make me feel like a man
I desire affirmation of the masculine qualities I possess.
A silent cry from the middle of hell
I'm hurting deeply but unable to express it vocally.
I - the irony - I promise, I'll be mature
It may seem ironic given my current situation, but I'm determined to grow and become responsible.
So please, invite me to your shelter again
I could use your help again, please offer me your support.
Been hiding since I heard 'never'
I've been avoiding things since I was told it was impossible.
Take me back to yesterday, I need to grow
I wish I could revisit my past to learn and improve from my mistakes.
Steal my mask and make me pay
Expose me for who I really am and hold me accountable.
I need a new skin
I need to reinvent myself and start fresh.
I'm going insane
I'm struggling and feel like I'm losing my mind.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDERS PAR FRIDEN, BJOERN INGVAR GELOTTE, JESPER CLAES HAAKAN STROEMBLAD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Durand Bernarr
I completely understand. And for the record, Jazmine would SLEIGH me. She is a force to be reckoned with. Let's not get ahead of ourselves now. LOL But nontheless, thank you for the input.
Durand Bernarr
This song used to depress me so much because I was going through it. I love it.
Durand Bernarr
You must not know what gets me going internally as far as music. Phyllis Hyman, Big Maybelle, Esther Phillips and Sarah Vaughan are a few to name and they don't do riffs and high notes to showcase their talent. But I had to change the description anyway. I was referencing to the people that have been posting my videos on forums and dogging me about what I do concerning my voice.
Naquan
I've always loved this song.. It's just a different side of Bey that is being shown, it's def one of her best ones. And you did it justice
Thudas22
You actually sung this pretty good, and this is not an easy Beyoncé song to sing. I love when people cover underrated songs!
AmareNeo
This is one of her best songs in the album... Great Job!!!
Brandon Webman
You're voice is unreal man... beautiful tone, range, runs, and control. Is this raw talent? Have you had any type of training?
Mikey Anthony
Good job. But just had to comment on what u said in the description. "Real Music" isnt about how well you can do runs and how much range you have. There are people who don't have half the vocal abilities that you have, yet they still make good, real, inspirational, positive, powerful, and motivating music. I understand that "runs" is your style. But sometimes, for some songs, less is def more. Not being negative, just saying that every song doesn't have to turn into a Jazmine/Keyshia remix.
Iamswiss84
WOW!!!! You have a pure voice and i have never heard you sing without the runs this is amazing. Your voice is so pure that it doesn't need the runs. I hope you continue to sing this way. 5 stars!
Durand Bernarr
You ain't NEVER lied! That's what I try to tell people. I'm NOT and SHALL not.