Farewell Spaceman
Blockhead Lyrics


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Yesterday I heard my lover sigh
Goodbye, oh me oh my!
Yesterday I heard my lover sigh
Goodbye, oh me oh my!

Yesterday I heard my lover sigh
Goodbye, oh me oh my!
Yesterday I heard my lover sigh
Goodbye, oh me oh my!

Atmosphere breathable
Radiation minimal




Barometric pressure
Thirty point oh two

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Blockhead's song "Farewell Spaceman" speak of the feeling of loss and longing for a loved one. The repetition of the lines "Yesterday I heard my lover sigh, Goodbye, oh me oh my!" create a sense of the repetitive nature of grief and the desire to hold onto the memories of the past. The lines evoke a feeling of helplessness in the face of change and loss, and the longing to hold on to the past despite its fleeting nature.


The bridge of the song provides insight into the context of the lover's departure. The lines "Atmosphere breathable, Radiation minimal, Barometric pressure, Thirty point oh two" hint at a space-themed narrative. The details provided in the bridge create a sense of scientific detachment, quantifying the environment and creating a sense of isolation. This imagery is juxtaposed with the earlier emotional imagery, highlighting the distance and loss of connection that the lover's departure has created.


Overall, the lyrics of "Farewell Spaceman" speak to the universal experience of mourning and the desire to hold onto what we have lost. The song creates a sense of nostalgia and longing, both for a lost love and for the past more broadly.


Line by Line Meaning

Yesterday I heard my lover sigh
I remember hearing my partner let out a big sigh the day before


Goodbye, oh me oh my!
They said goodbye with an expression of sadness and disbelief


Atmosphere breathable
The air is safe to breathe


Radiation minimal
There's not much harmful radiation here


Barometric pressure
The pressure of the atmosphere


Thirty point oh two
It's at a very specific measurement of pressure, which is 30.02




Writer(s): James Anthony Simon

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