Meditation
Dan Gibson Lyrics
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If he'd been here now? Holy cow
My stars might have been read on the planet Mars
'Cause I don't have foresight to see
If we still be together in the twenty first
In the twenty first century [Incomprehensible]
He's our flyin' ace, pilot of the future
In an endless space, holy cow
'Cause I don't have the energy
To be cat and mouse for the champions
For the champions of destiny, oh no
So long Captain Dan
I fail to see what motivates your hands
Goodbye restless night
You know I loved Dan Dare
But I couldn't make his flight
So long, so long, yeah
Dan Dare doesn't know it
He doesn't know it, he doesn't know it
But I liked the Mekon
So long Captain Dan
I fail to see what motivates your hands
Goodbye restless night
You know I loved Dan Dare
But I couldn't make his flight
So long, so long
Dan Dare doesn't know it
He doesn't know it, he doesn't know it
But I liked the Mekon
Dan Dare doesn't know it
He doesn't know it, he doesn't know it
But I liked the Mekon
Dan Dare doesn't know it
Doesn't know it, doesn't know it
But I liked the Mekon
Dan Dare doesn't know it
No, he doesn't know it, no, he doesn't know it
No, he doesn't know it, but I liked the Mekon
Dan Dare doesn't know it
No, he doesn't know it, no, he doesn't know it
No, he doesn't know it
Dan Dare doesn't know it
No, he doesn't know it, no, he doesn't know it
No, he doesn't know it
The lyrics of Dan Gibson's song, "Meditation," suggest the singer's admiration for the fictional hero Dan Dare, a British science fiction comic hero from the 1950s. The song starts with the singer wondering how Dan Dare would have managed space exploration in the 21st century. The singer then describes Dan Dare as an ace pilot and a champion of destiny, which contrasts with the singer's own lack of energy and foresight. As the song progresses, the singer bids Captain Dan Dare farewell and acknowledges his admiration for Dan's nemesis, the Mekon.
The lyrics of "Meditation" express a wistful longing for a hero who embodies energy, vision, and courage. The singer seems to see Dan Dare as a representation of humanity's potential for greatness, and his admiration for the hero speaks to a desire to overcome personal limitations and achieve something great. At the same time, the singer's fondness for the Mekon suggests an appreciation for the complexity of morality, and a recognition that even villains can be intriguing and interesting.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you tell me how old Dan might have done it
Asking about the approach taken by someone named Dan in the past
If he'd been here now? Holy cow
Expressing surprise and amazement at the possibility of Dan being present now
My stars might have been read on the planet Mars
Contemplating the possibility of extraterrestrial beings observing one's future
'Cause I don't have foresight to see
Admitting a lack of ability to predict the future
If we still be together in the twenty first
Wondering if two people will still be together in the future
In the twenty first century [Incomprehensible]
Referencing a specific timeframe in the future
He's our flyin' ace, pilot of the future
Describing someone as a skilled pilot who represents the future
In an endless space, holy cow
Expressing surprise and amazement at the vastness of space
My eyes never saw a rocket that was quite that size
Not having witnessed a rocket of such magnitude before
'Cause I don't have the energy
Admitting a lack of energy or enthusiasm for certain activities
To be cat and mouse for the champions
Not being willing to engage in a competitive game of strategy with skilled opponents
For the champions of destiny, oh no
Expressing reluctance to compete against individuals who seem to have a predestined fate
So long Captain Dan
Saying goodbye to someone named Captain Dan
I fail to see what motivates your hands
Expressing confusion about someone's motivations or actions
Goodbye restless night
Saying farewell to a period of restlessness or discomfort
You know I loved Dan Dare
Expressing affection for someone named Dan Dare
But I couldn't make his flight
Admitting inability to keep up with someone's actions or progress
Dan Dare doesn't know it
Claiming knowledge unknown to Dan Dare
He doesn't know it, he doesn't know it
Repeatedly emphasizing that Dan Dare is unaware of something
But I liked the Mekon
Expressing admiration for a character named Mekon
No, he doesn't know it
Reiterating the knowledge unknown to Dan Dare
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