Contact
Daft Punk Lyrics
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And it's definitely not a particle that's nearby
It is a bright object and it's obviously rotating because it's flashing
It's way out in the distance, certainly rotating in a very rhythmic fashion
Because the flashes come around almost on time
As we look back at the earth it's up at about 11 o'clock
About maybe ten or twelve diametersI don't know whether that does you any good
But there's something out there
The lyrics of Daft Punk's song Contact appear to be a sample of an actual conversation between an astronaut named Eugene Cernan and mission control during Apollo 17, the final mission of the US government's Apollo program. In the conversation, Cernan describes what he sees through his spacecraft's window, which is a bright object rotating and flashing rhythmically way out in the distance. The object is so far away that it is up at about 11 o'clock when they look back at the earth, which is about ten or twelve diameters away.
The lyrics are intriguing as they seem to suggest the presence of extraterrestrial life or at least an unidentified flying object. The idea of astronauts encountering alien beings or seeing strange objects in space has always been fertile ground for science fiction, and Daft Punk's use of a real-life conversation from an Apollo mission adds an extra layer of authenticity to the song. The lyrics are atmospheric and mysterious, perfectly reflecting the sense of awe and wonder that space exploration can evoke.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey Bob I'm looking at what Jack was talking about
I am currently observing the same phenomenon that Jack was discussing.
And it's definitely not a particle that's nearby
The object being observed is not a nearby particle.
It is a bright object and it's obviously rotating because it's flashing
The observed object is bright and flashing, which indicates rotation.
It's way out in the distance, certainly rotating in a very rhythmic fashion
The object is located far away and is rotating in a consistent and rhythmic manner.
Because the flashes come around almost on time
The flashes of light from the object are occurring in a pattern and at regular intervals.
As we look back at the earth it's up at about 11 o'clock
When observing the object from Earth, it is located at approximately the 11 o'clock position.
About maybe ten or twelve diameters
It is difficult to accurately determine the distance of the object, but it appears to be around ten or twelve times the diameter of Earth.
I don't know whether that does you any good
I am unsure if this information is helpful to you.
But there's something out there
Regardless of the details, there is definitely an unidentified object being observed.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: Stephane Queme, Daryl Braithwaite, Thomas Bangalter, Guillaume Emmanuel Homem Christo, Garth Ivan Richard Porter, Anthony Paul Mitchell
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@MatthewJohnson-zx9zs
RIP Gene Cernan (the Apollo astronaut whose voice is sampled here) - he passed away today at age 82. Last man to walk on the Moon. (3 years ago I spelled his name wrong. Just realizing it now and making the correction.)
@Sleelan
Gene Cernan (probably a typo) was the last man to walk on the moon. Not the last man alive to have walked on the moon, but his feet left the lunar surface last, and we haven't been there since.
@logandarklighter
@@Sleelan I think ZeOverman is referring to the optimistic hope that we will return. Not in the historic sense.
@cristianclewis257
how poetic
@yas9393
@@logandarklighter honestly, I'm quite confident we will go back there. I just hope I'll live to see it (I'm 22).
@SubSkrub
@@yas9393 good news for you, NASA is planning a new moon program to start within a decade including a space station being built in orbit, and manned research stations on the surface
@brianfantana7124
When you truly listen to this album, it becomes quite clear why it took so long to make it. Whithout a doubt one of the greatest albums ever made , it's up there with beatles, queen, stevie wonder etc. Thank you Daft Punk!
@x2xstudios
it took me so long to get around to listening to the full thing Idky but when i finally did i felt like I just had a mental cleansing so refreshing, exhilarating and stunning.
@schwany6703
Way better than those
@zackzallie8735
@@schwany6703 I love Daft Punk but no, cuz you haven't listen to them lol