Little Planet
Cobalt 60 Lyrics
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Little sister breeding female how not shudder at your sight
Oh what a world about to burn altogether the want to live
Overwhelming under the vault overtly so little to give
Little planet sticky slug ball you look so frail and so vain
Little flat world cold and so bleak making me laugh down the drain
Oh what a world about to burn altogether the want to live
Overwhelming under the vault overtly so little to give
Honky dory nice and easy write the end of the story for me
Are you in phase are you on line will you be mine one of these days ?
The lyrics to Cobalt 60's song "Little Planet" paint a picture of a dying world. It depicts the planet as frail, vain, and dwindling, with references to its pale, white appearance, and a sense of hopelessness as it seems like the world is about to burn. The lyrics refer to the planet as a "little platform" and "little sister," which could be a way of anthropomorphizing the planet, portraying it as vulnerable and in need of protection.
The second verse continues with the bleak imagery, referring to the little planet as a "sticky slug ball" and a "little flat world," making the singer laugh "down the drain." The singer seems to be overwhelmed by the magnitude of the situation, feeling like there's very little they can do to help the planet. The repetitive chorus emphasizes the sense of helplessness and the desperation to hold on to life, despite the overwhelming odds against survival.
In the final verse, the singer seems to be addressing the planet directly, recognizing how elemental and essential it is, and implying that they need to work together to survive. The line, "Honky dory nice and easy write the end of the story for me," suggests a relinquishing of control or an acceptance of fate, with the singer resigning themselves to whatever happens. The song ends with a question posed to the planet, asking if it's in phase or online, and whether or not it will be "mine" (the singer's) one of these days. It's unclear what the intended meaning of this line is, but it could be interpreted as a plea for the planet to work with the singer to save itself.
Line by Line Meaning
Little platform dwindling to love you look so pale and so white
The world is slowly losing its ability to love and care, and it appears weak and colorless.
Little sister breeding female how not shudder at your sight
The destructive forces of nature that result from human actions are horrifying and hard to ignore.
Oh what a world about to burn altogether the want to live
The earth is in a dire state, on the brink of destruction, and we all want to survive.
Overwhelming under the vault overtly so little to give
We are overshadowed by the vastness of the universe, and our contribution to it is so small.
Little planet sticky slug ball you look so frail and so vain
The earth looks insignificant and weak compared to the vastness of space.
Little flat world cold and so bleak making me laugh down the drain
The state of the planet is so dire that it's almost comical, despite the fact that it's headed towards disaster.
Elemental so essential how could you survive without me
Humans have convinced themselves that they are necessary to the earth's survival, when in reality, it's the opposite.
Honky dory nice and easy write the end of the story for me
Humans would rather live in ignorance and pretend that everything is okay, instead of facing the harsh reality and trying to fix it.
Are you in phase are you on line will you be mine one of these days ?
The artist is questioning whether the listener is aware of the state of the planet, and if they'll take action to help.
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DOMINIQUE LALLEMENT, JEAN LUC DE MEYER
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