Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft
Carpenters Lyrics
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Alright, you're listening to All Hit Radio
And it's 53 degrees at 30 minutes past the hour
And right now on our all request line
I've got Mike Ledgerwood on the phone
Hey, babe, what would you like to hear?
We've been observing your Earth
Hey babe, I'm sorry, I can't hear you too well
Okay, babe? What would you like to hear again?
We are observing your Earth
Hey Mike, I'm sorry babe, but that's not on our playlist
And by the way, you sound great over the phone
Anyway, if you'd give us your request
We'll be glad to play it for ya, babe
So let's hear it!
We are observing your Earth
Uh, listen Mike, I'm sorry babe but we can't
And we'd like to make
I'm sorry Mike, we there's
A contact (uh)
With you, baby
In your mind you have capacities, you know
To telepath messages through the vast unknown
Please close your eyes and concentrate
With every thought you think
Upon the recitation we're about to sing
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
You've been observing our Earth
And we'd like to make
A contact with you
We are your friends
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, ultra emissaries
We've been observing your Earth
And one night we'll make
A contact with you
We are your friends
Calling occupants of interplanetary, quite extraordinary craft
And please come in peace, we beseech you
Only our love we will teach them
Our Earth may never survive
So do come, we beg you
Please, interstellar policeman
Oh won't you give us a sign
Give us a sign
That we've reached you
Oh
With your mind you have ability to form
And transmit thought energy far beyond the norm
You close your eyes, you concentrate
Together, that's the way
To send the message we declare World Contact Day
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
Ah ah ah ahh
Ah ah ah ahh
Ah ah ah ahh
Calling occupants
Calling occupants
Calling occupants of interplanetary, anti-adversary craft
The Carpenters’ “Calling Occupants of Interplanetary Craft” is a song about making contact with beings from other planets. The song starts with a radio DJ announcing the temperature and time and taking requests from listeners. As a listener named Mike Ledgerwood requests a song, he also states that beings from outer space are observing the Earth. He then asks the DJ to play the song “Calling Occupants Of Interplanetary Craft”.
The lyrics of the song then address these beings and request for communication. The message is simple, they are observing Earth and the people ‘calling occupants’ would like to make a connection. The lyrics encourage people to use their mental powers for outreach and send thought energy to these beings. The song ends with a plea for the beings to come in peace with a hope to learn from and teach one another. The song has an overall hopeful and positive message of interplanetary friendship.
Line by Line Meaning
All Hit Radio!
Introduction to the radio station playing the song
Alright, you're listening to All Hit Radio
Confirmation of the radio station playing the song
And it's 53 degrees at 30 minutes past the hour
Weather update for the area
And right now on our all request line
Announcement that the current song request is being played
I've got Mike Ledgerwood on the phone
Announcement of the current caller
Hey, babe, what would you like to hear?
Request for the caller's preferred song
We've been observing your Earth
Statement that extraterrestrial beings have been observing Earth
Hey babe, I'm sorry, I can't hear you too well
Apology for the bad call quality
You're gonna have to speak a little closer into the phone
Request for the caller to speak more clearly
Okay, babe? What would you like to hear again?
Request for the caller's song preference, again
Hey Mike, I'm sorry babe, but that's not on our playlist
Apology that the caller's request cannot be played
And by the way, you sound great over the phone
Compliment towards the caller
Anyway, if you'd give us your request
Request for the caller's song preference
We'll be glad to play it for ya, babe
Assurance that the song will be played if possible
So let's hear it!
Prompt for the caller's song preference
Uh, listen Mike, I'm sorry babe but we can't
Apology that the request cannot be played
And we'd like to make
Statement of intent from the extraterrestrial beings
I'm sorry Mike, we there's
Apology for being unable to understand the caller
A contact (uh)
Desire to make contact with Earth
With you, baby
Addressing Earth as a whole
In your mind you have capacities, you know
Reminder that humans have the ability to think and communicate telepathically
To telepath messages through the vast unknown
Assertion that telepathy can reach beyond what we understand
Please close your eyes and concentrate
Instruction to focus on the message
With every thought you think
Reminder to put energy into the thought
Upon the recitation we're about to sing
Preparation for the message of the song
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Direct message to extraterrestrial beings
Calling occupants of interplanetary, most extraordinary craft
Addressing a particular type of craft
You've been observing our Earth
Reiteration of the fact that extraterrestrial beings are observing Earth
And we'd like to make
Statement of intent from extraterrestrial beings
A contact with you
Desire to connect with extraterrestrial beings
We are your friends
Assurance that Earth is friendly and open to contact
Calling occupants of interplanetary, ultra emissaries
Describing the beings being called
Calling occupants of interplanetary craft
Direct message to extraterrestrial beings
And one night we'll make
Statement of intent from extraterrestrial beings
A contact with you
Desire to connect with extraterrestrial beings
We are your friends
Assurance that Earth is friendly and open to contact
Calling occupants of interplanetary, quite extraordinary craft
Describing the beings being called
And please come in peace, we beseech you
Request for extraterrestrial beings to come in peace
Only our love we will teach them
Assurance that Earth is friendly and welcoming
Our Earth may never survive
Acknowledgement that Earth is in danger
So do come, we beg you
Urgent request for extraterrestrial beings to make contact
Please, interstellar policeman
Request for protection from dangerous beings
Oh won't you give us a sign
Request for confirmation of contact
Give us a sign
Repeat of previous line for emphasis
That we've reached you
Request for confirmation of contact
With your mind you have ability to form
Reminder that telepathy is possible for humans
And transmit thought energy far beyond the norm
Assertion that telepathy can reach beyond what we understand
You close your eyes, you concentrate
Instruction to focus on the message
Together, that's the way
Reminder to work together
To send the message we declare World Contact Day
Instruction to promote World Contact Day
Ah ah ah ahh
Musical interlude
Calling occupants
Direct message to extraterrestrial beings
Calling occupants
Direct message to extraterrestrial beings
Calling occupants of interplanetary, anti-adversary craft
Describing the beings being called
Ah ah ah ahh
Musical interlude
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN WOLOSCHUK, TERRY DRAPER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@robbyrocksoo
I play in a rock band, and my buddies may think I'm odd for liking this song, but if a song gives you goosebumps, your body is telling you it's a great song. What a voice.
@zigman8550
I'm a hard rocker. Led Zeppelin and Van Halen to name a few but the Carpenters talent and Karen's voice cannot be denied. Their songs just kinda grab you and pull you in.
@jimmymcjimmyvich9052
@@zigman8550 FFS
@hungrydevil8075
Yeah I'm bit the same. I love Hard rock too but not a Carpenters fan. But I love this . Little weird to my friends too.
@colleencosta5391
Interesting...you are unbreakable....powerful....please..play this song in your band.....POWERFUL
@robertmitchell9415
I'm a hard-core rocker.. member of a bad ass biker gang and a Black belt in Kung Foo and I like the Carpenters...
@michaeljcross1127
Simply the most beautiful female voice ever.
@user-cp1cs5xv6v
Of corsé, THE most beautiful female voice ever. I miss her forever. ❤❤ 😢😢
@capitolia
Superb voice!
@jeph33
Right..and man, can she play them drums!