Rocket Man
Boysetsfire (Elton John) Lyrics


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She packed by bag last night, preflight
Zero hour, nine a.m.
And I'm gonna be high
As a kite by then

I miss the earth so much
I miss my wife
It's lonely out in space
On such a timeless flight

And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find
I'm not the man they think I am at home
Ah, no no no...
I'm a rocket man
Rocket man
Burnin' out his fuse
Up here alone

Mars ain't the kind of place
To raise your kids
In fact, it's cold as hell
And there's no one there to raise them
If you did

And all this science
I don't understand
It's just my job
Five days a week
A Rocket Man
Rocket Man

And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find
I'm not the man they think I am at home
Ah, no no no...

And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find
I'm not the man they think I am at home
Ah, no no no...
I'm a rocket man
Rocket man
Burnin' out his fuse
Up here alone

And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time

Long, long, time
Long, long, time





Ah, no, no, no...
Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no...

Overall Meaning

The song Rocket Man by Elton John tells the story of an astronaut who is leaving his loved ones behind to embark on a space mission. He expresses the excitement and isolation that comes with the journey, recognizing that he will miss his home and his wife dearly, but he also seems prepared for the journey ahead. He acknowledges the importance of his role as a "rocket man," but also the fact that he does not fully understand the science behind it.


The lyrics are a poignant portrayal of the sacrifices that astronauts and their families make and the sense of awe and wonder that comes with space travel. The repeated refrain of "I'm not the man they think I am at home" speaks to the isolation that the singer feels as he embarks on this journey, both physically and emotionally. At the same time, the repetition of "Rocket Man" throughout the song creates a sense of pride and honor in the singer's role as an astronaut.


Overall, Rocket Man is a moving tribute to the bravery and dedication of those who explore the final frontier, as well as a reminder of the importance of love and connection in our lives, no matter how far we may travel.


Line by Line Meaning

She packed by bag last night, preflight
The night before takeoff, she packed her bags in preparation for the journey


Zero hour, nine a.m.
Takeoff is scheduled for exactly 9:00am


And I'm gonna be high As a kite by then
I'll be flying through space and feeling a sense of euphoria


I miss the earth so much
Being in space has made me homesick for Earth


I miss my wife
I miss my loved ones who I've left behind on Earth


It's lonely out in space On such a timeless flight
Being in space and travelling for long periods of time can be a lonely experience


And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time 'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home Ah, no no no...
I believe it will be a long time until I return to Earth and when I do, people may be surprised by how much I have changed from my experiences


I'm a rocket man Rocket man Burnin' out his fuse Up here alone
I am a person who pilots rockets, currently burning through my fuel and travelling alone in space


Mars ain't the kind of place To raise your kids In fact, it's cold as hell And there's no one there to raise them If you did
Mars is not a suitable place to raise children as it is too cold and there are not enough resources or people to support them


And all this science I don't understand It's just my job Five days a week A Rocket Man Rocket Man
Although I do not fully comprehend the science behind my job, it is what I do for a living, five days out of the week


Ah, no no no...
Emphatic expression of negative sentiment


And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time Long, long, time Long, long, time Ah, no, no, no...
Repeatedly expressing a belief that a long period of time will pass before being able to return to Earth


Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no...
Emphatic expression of negative sentiment




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ELTON JOHN, BERNARD J.P. TAUPIN

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Comments from YouTube:

LaserGadgets

Greatest cover! Bit faster and with a bit more punch, not too heavy...love it.

Izabela Gronowska

ile ja szukalam tego kawalka.super nuta.

Tim Coatney

There was a licensing dispute between the band, the label, and Elton John's "people" at one point in time, so there are a LOT of copies of "Before The Eulogy" wherein "Rocket Man" has been replaced by "Timothy." They can kiiiinda get away with it, since "Timothy" was a bonus track on "After The Eulogy" anyway, but it is still annoying, yes. It has actually become such that if you buy anything but the vinyl pressing of "Suckerpunch Training" you end up with either "Timothy" or no third track.

TheMantisStrikesAgain

Here's what I don't understand: they have a song on their album "Before The Eulogy" called Rocket Man, but it just turns out to be "Timothy." Is that just a lazy mistake?

Stinrocks

'@sorenlarrington --the cover plays correctly on my album. Yours must be defective. "Timothy" isn't even on that album. That's an interesting mistake. Wonder what happened. lol

Lone Jett

2018

biedl86

@Morallywrong from utube? :D

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