In 2008, the band released their follow-up album, From the Mountain to the Sea.
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Spaceman
Birdmonster Lyrics
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and we'll hold it together there's room for some more
we're sailing away in a ship to the sky
we'll talk about things we haven't in years and ooh
ooh
everyone knows where we go when we die
we become stars up in the sky
and we wonder away together as two
ooh
oh oh
yeah we're sailing away on a ship to the sky
we're watching the window, waving goodbye
the earth becomes smaller
I don't even care
we wander away now we breathe the same air
ooh
oh oh
if you leave me now, you know I will surely die
down in a lonely lonely lullaby
so don't close your eyes
don't close your eyes
ooh
I saw you there down by the winter trees
you were down alone alone you were on your knees
don't leave me
don't leave me
ooh
I know I went bad a long long time ago
I loved you then too, this time you know
so don't go
don't go
ooh
pretty spacemen all in a row
like the nights from long ago
fighting battles up in the sky
I love you too and goodbye
when they're leaving, wish them well
and say "if you ever come on back this way
I'll be here for you always, through the night
and through the day"
when they're landing, say a prayer for them
kiss the planet and come back again
and talk to me safe into bed into bed
I'm in my spaceship again
pretty spacemen all in a row
like the nights from long ago
fighting battles up in the sky in the sky
said I love you too and goodbye
when they're leaving, wish them well
and say "if you ever come on back this way
I'll be here for you always, through the night
and through the day"
when they're landing, say a prayer for them
to come back again
and talk to me safe into bed into bed
I'm in my spaceship again
pretty spacemen all in a row
like the nights from long ago
fighting battles up in the sky in the sky
I love you too and goodbye
when they're leaving, wish them well
and say "if you ever come on back this way
I'll be here for you always, through the night
and through the day"
when they're landing, say a prayer for them
to come back again
safe into bed into bed
I'm in my spaceship again
pretty spacemen all in a row
like the nights from long ago
fighting battles up in the sky in the sky
say I love you too and goodbye
"Spaceman" by Birdmonster is a thought-provoking track about a group of people leaving Earth behind and ascending to the skies on a ship for a journey of discovery. The first verse of the song suggests that the ship is open to everyone, regardless of their strengths and weaknesses, and there's still space for more people. The lyrics depict the idea of venturing beyond the ordinary and mundane, and the ship becomes a metaphor for exploring new horizons and leaving behind the problems that weigh people down. The chorus repeats that they're watching the Earth becoming smaller as they sail towards the stars, enjoying the experience and the company of each other.
The subsequent verses discuss the inevitability of death and the mystery of what comes next. Everyone becomes stars in the sky, and the two singers muse about one another and what might happen when they meet again. In the bridge, the singer pleads with their partner not to leave them, becoming somewhat desperate in asking them to stay. The final verse expresses a desire to keep in touch with the other space voyagers, wishing them well on their journey and offering to be there for them when they return.
Line by Line Meaning
give us your young and your weak and your strong
We welcome and accept everyone, regardless of their strength or vulnerability.
and we'll hold it together there's room for some more
We will keep everything together and make space for more people in our community.
we're sailing away in a ship to the sky
We are journeying through life with our heads in the clouds, on a quest for adventure.
we'll talk about things we haven't in years and ooh
We will engage in open and honest conversations, exploring topics that we haven't discussed in years.
everyone knows where we go when we die
It is commonly understood that when we die, our souls become stars in the sky.
we become stars up in the sky
Our souls ascend into the heavens, where they shine bright like stars.
and you wonder about me and I wonder about you
We are curious about each other, trying to understand each other on a deeper level.
and we wonder away together as two
We journey through life together, wondering and exploring the world around us.
yeah we're sailing away on a ship to the sky
Once again, we are journeying towards our dreams and aspirations, traveling through life in search of something greater.
we're watching the window, waving goodbye
As we set off on our quest, we look back at the world we are leaving behind and say goodbye.
the earth becomes smaller, I don't even care
As we journey further away from Earth, it becomes less important and no longer holds our attention.
we wander away now we breathe the same air
Despite being far away from each other, we still share something in common - the air we breathe and the world we once called home.
if you leave me now, you know I will surely die
Without you, I will be lost and alone, and it feels like I cannot survive without you by my side.
down in a lonely lonely lullaby
Alone and lost, I am consumed by sorrow and sadness, unable to shake off the feeling of loneliness.
so don't close your eyes
I beg of you, don't block me out of your life and leave me alone in the darkness.
I saw you there down by the winter trees
I remember the times we shared together, and how beautiful and serene they were, just like the winter trees.
you were down alone alone you were on your knees
I saw you struggling and in pain, and I want to be there to help you and lift you back up.
don't leave me
Please don't abandon me, I am lost without you.
I know I went bad a long long time ago
I am aware that I made mistakes in the past and hurt you deeply.
I loved you then too, this time you know
But despite everything, I still love you now and want to make it right this time around.
so don't go
Please don't walk away from me, let's work things out together.
pretty spacemen all in a row
The stars in the sky look like spacemen, lined up in formation.
like the nights from long ago
Just like the stars, the nights from long ago were also filled with mystery, wonder, and beauty.
fighting battles up in the sky
The stars up in the sky seem to be fighting a war, a never-ending battle to keep shining brightly.
I love you too and goodbye
As we part ways, I want you to know that I love you and hope to see you again in the future.
when they're leaving, wish them well
When someone is leaving, it's important to send them off with well wishes and positive vibes.
and say 'if you ever come on back this way
Let them know that they are always welcome to come back and visit, and that you will be there waiting for them.
I'll be here for you always, through the night and through the day'
Assure them that you will be there for them no matter what, through good times and bad.
when they're landing, say a prayer for them
When someone returns from a journey, it's important to show gratitude and thankfulness for their safe return.
kiss the planet and come back again
After a long journey, it's refreshing to return to the place you call home, and let it kiss you back.
and talk to me safe into bed into bed
As we say our goodnights, let's talk and share our stories until we drift off to sleep.
I'm in my spaceship again
Once again, I am ready to take off and embark on a new adventure, exploring the universe from my spaceship.
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