TRAIN
DROPS OF JUPITER Lyrics
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With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Reminds me that there's a time to change, hey
Since the return from her stay on the moon
She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey, hey
But tell me, did you sail across the sun?
To see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated?
Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
One without a permanent scar
And then you missed me
While you were looking for yourself out there?
Now that she's back from that soul vacation
Tracing her way through the constellation, hey
She checks out Mozart while she does Tae-Bo
Reminds me that there's room to grow, hey
Now that she's back in the atmosphere
I'm afraid that she might think of me as
Plain ol' Jane told a story about a man
Who was too afraid to fly so he never did land
But tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet?
Did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day
And head back to the Milky Way?
And tell me, did Venus blow your mind?
Was it everything you wanted to find?
And then you missed me
While you were looking for yourself out there
Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken
Your best friend always sticking up for you
Even when I know you're wrong?
Can you imagine no first dance, freeze-dried romance
Five-hour phone conversation
The best soy latte that you ever had, and me?
But tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet?
Did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day
And head back toward the Milky Way?
But tell me, did you sail across the sun?
Did you make it to the Milky Way
To see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated?
And tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
One without a permanent scar
And then you missed me
While you were looking for yourself?
And did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day?
And did you fall for a shooting star?
Fall for a shooting star?
And now you're lonely looking for yourself out there.
The song "Drops of Jupiter" by Train tells the story of a woman who has returned to the atmosphere after traveling to the moon. The singer is fascinated by the lady's aura, the sparkling drops of Jupiter in her hair, and her summer-like personality contrasting with rainy steps. The returnee is different from when she left, listening like spring and speaking like June. Her adventure has transformed her.
The storyteller uses space imagery to ask questions about the woman's journey. Did she sail to the sun and Milky Way to see the fading lights? Did she fall for a shooting star without any permanent scars? The singer wants to know what she experienced while she was away. On the other hand, the singer is afraid that the woman might have moved on and would think of him as "plain old Jane."
Besides, the song asks the listeners to think about a world without unique experiences such as pride, love, deep-fried chicken, and friends who stick up for you. It also observes how a sophisticated lifestyle with freeze-dried romance and long phone conversations can be as satisfying as finding yourself and a shooting star.
In summary, the song seeks to express how life is an adventure that can transform us into someone different from who we were before. With an understanding of the beauty of change and the value of friendship, the singer concludes by asking if the woman has fallen for a shooting star and missed him while she was away.
Line by Line Meaning
Now that she's back in the atmosphere
After being away, she has come back into my world
With drops of Jupiter in her hair, hey
She has an otherworldly quality about her, perhaps more experienced and wiser than before
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Her demeanor is warm and vibrant, yet at times enigmatic and fluid
Reminds me that there's a time to change, hey
Her presence is a reminder that growth and transformation are essential parts of life
Since the return from her stay on the moon
She has been through a journey of self-discovery and exploration
She listens like spring and she talks like June, hey, hey
Her communication style is refreshing and open, reflecting a sense of new beginnings
But tell me, did you sail across the sun?
Did you venture into the unknown and experience something incredible?
Did you make it to the Milky Way
Did you reach new heights and discover a sense of wonder?
To see the lights all faded
To witness the passing of time and the impermanence of all things
And that heaven is overrated?
And realize that traditional ideals of perfection and utopia may not be worth striving for?
Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
Did you become enamored with something fleeting and transient?
One without a permanent scar
One that didn't leave you with any lasting damage or pain
And then you missed me
And after all that, did you still think of me?
While you were looking for yourself out there?
While you were on your journey of self-discovery and growth?
Now that she's back from that soul vacation
She has returned from her journey of spiritual and personal growth
Tracing her way through the constellation, hey
Finding her path among the myriad of possibilities and challenges
She checks out Mozart while she does Tae-Bo
Balancing the intellectual and the physical, exploring different aspects of herself
Reminds me that there's room to grow, hey
Her continued progress serves as a reminder that we are all capable of growth and development
Plain ol' Jane told a story about a man
A simple and familiar tale of a man who missed out on life due to his fears
Who was too afraid to fly so he never did land
He could never bring himself to take risks and live life to the fullest
But tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet?
Did life's unexpected events carry you away and challenge your perceptions?
Did you finally get the chance
Did you overcome your fears and seize opportunities for growth and change?
To dance along the light of day
To embrace life's pleasures and joys without reservation
And head back to the Milky Way?
To once again reach for the stars and for new horizons
And tell me, did Venus blow your mind?
Did you experience something so beautiful and awe-inspiring that it left you speechless?
Was it everything you wanted to find?
Did your journey of self-discovery and growth bring you everything you were looking for?
And now you're lonely looking for yourself out there.
And now that you've returned, are you struggling to readjust to life and find your place in the world?
Contributed by Alice L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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lyrics:
Now that she's back in the atmosphere
With drops of Jupiter in her hair
She acts like summer and walks like rain
Reminds me that there's time to change
Since the return from her stay on the moon
She listens like spring and talks like June
But tell me, did you sail across the sun?
Did you make it to the Milky Way
To see the lights all faded
And that heaven is overrated?
Tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there?
Now that she's back from that soul vacation
Tracing her way through the constellation
She's checked out Mozart while she does Tae Bo
Reminds me that there's room to grow
Now that she's back in the atmosphere
I'm afraid that she might think of me as plain ol' Jane
Told a story about a man who is too afraid to fly
So he never did land
But tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet?
Did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day?
And head back to the Milky Way
And tell me, did Venus blow your mind?
Was it everything you wanted to find?
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself out there?
Can you imagine no love, pride, deep-fried chicken
Your best friend always sticking up for you
Even when I know you're wrong
Can you imagine no first dance
Freeze dried romance, five-hour phone conversation
The best soy latte that you ever had, and me
But tell me, did the wind sweep you off your feet?
Did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day?
And head back to the Milky Way
And tell me, did you sail across the sun?
Did you make it to the Milky Way
To see the lights all faded?
And that heaven is overrated
And tell me, did you fall for a shooting star?
One without a permanent scar
And did you miss me while you were looking for yourself?
And did you finally get the chance
To dance along the light of day?
Oh and did you fall for a shooting star?
Fall for a shooting star
And are you lonely looking for yourself out there?
@tabithae3679
Who's listening to this masterpiece in 2024?
@LorraineGiordano-zf3oo
I am, I February 2024! ❤ NYC Grandma 💖
@LunaticAstrology
I am!!!!
@lexusmance4412
Meeee..Love it
@aydouble19
I'm a straight up hip hop head, but yet this has been my guilty pleasure for the past week. Stumbled across it, and now it has a grip on me
@ricebrosmoving
🫡
@linkinparkrulz2275
My younger brother committed suicide last weekend by overdosing on something. He was found with headphones on, presumably listening to something. This is his youtube account. He made a playlist containing 6 songs that was edited the day he passed. This is one of the 6 songs. With the method he used, he was dead after about 30 minutes, probably unconscious around 12 minutes. I like to think that it was peaceful for him with his music on. I love you Myles, I'll miss you everyday for the rest of my life.
@SpaceTheInfiniteFrontier
i read this tonight and it broke my heart , i am so very sorry for your loss, i really hope as you said that your brother is finally at peace , please know i will be praying for you and your family , and please you do not mourn alone......you have my condolences, God Bless you.
@maureencurto3207
Wow. I’m so sorry for your loss, I too hope this is what he was listening to and his final moments💔
@songja8875
Rest in peace brother 🙏💔