Satellite
Dr Robert and P.P.Arnold Lyrics
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Satellite
I wonder how clear it must look from there to here
No obstruction, this selfish corruption
All in this atmosphere
No fear, less tears, only time to catch my breath
I fail to inhale
Confusion blinded me, mental and physically
And it's because of you that now I can see
So now I can run. I follow the Son and ride on to Zion
And dance this last song of freedom
But only time will tell, if it's truly for real
Can't change your mind, all I know this is what I feel
Whether I'm wrong or right, please keep my life in sight
And never take you eyes off me
As I look up to the sky today
Well I can see you looking down on me
It brings a smile to my face again
S-S-S-Satellite
Satellite
Satellite
It's truly one of a kind, like star shine, beyond night time, are you there
My eyes stare to find, just what's behind this blind notion of mine, is it
genuine
Cause sometimes, it plays tricks with my mind, some call it asinine
But it's like love or hate, now is that real or fake?
Cause it's a real thin line, but that's your choice to make
The question at hand, help me understand, is this your plan?
I think I can, can I think, then I think I can
Because I won't break (nah), and I won't shake (nah)
With lifted hands to this Man (Jah), I'll stand in faith
I'll make it through, my trust in you
Close my eyes, make a wish, kiss the sky
Hey thereâ?¦I see you
Shining Light
Shining Light
Blinding Light
Blinding Light
Shining Light
Shining Light
Blinding Light
S-S-S-Satellite
[Chorus]
Satellite
Satellite
Satellite (When I look up to the sky today, I can feel you looking down on me)
Satellite (It brings a smile to my face again, satellite)
Satellite
Satellite
Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Shining Bright
Shining Bright
Guiding Light
Guiding Light
Satellite (As I look up to the sky today)
Satellite
Blinding Light (satellite)
Blinding Light
Shining Light (It brings a smile to my face again)
Shining Light
Guiding Light
Guiding Light
It's truly one of a kind, like star shine, beyond night time
Are you there?
The lyrics to "Satellite" by Dr Robert and P.P.Arnold express a sense of wonder and awe at the vastness of the universe, as well as an appreciation for the guiding light and love that is felt by the singer. The song speaks to a sense of confusion and blindness that the singer feels was overcome by the love of another and by trust in a higher power. The lyrics express a desire for this guiding force to continue to watch over the singer and keep them safe, as they navigate the ups and downs of life.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of duality-- of love and hate, of confusion and clarity, of real and fake. The lyrics suggest that while these opposites may exist, it is ultimately up to the individual to choose their path and find their way in the world. The use of the word "satellite" throughout the song speaks to the idea of being guided by something higher, whether that be a physical object in space or a spiritual force.
Overall, the lyrics to "Satellite" express a sense of humility and wonder in the face of the vastness and complexity of the universe, and a desire for guidance and love to help navigate this journey of life.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder how clear it must look from there to here
I imagine how different the perspective must be from space to earth
No obstruction, this selfish corruption
From space, the corruption on earth is clear without distractions
All in this atmosphere
Everything is happening within the earth's atmosphere
No fear, less tears, only time to catch my breath
With the clarity of space, there is no fear or tears, just time to relax
I fail to inhale
The love from another person is suffocating me
Your love constricts my chest
Someone's love is causing me physical pain
Confusion blinded me, mental and physically
I was confused both mentally and physically
And it's because of you that now I can see
Someone helped me clear the confusion and see things clearly
So now I can run
I can move forward
I follow the Son and ride on to Zion
I follow God and head towards a better place
And dance this last song of freedom
I celebrate my freedom from confusion and pain
But only time will tell, if it's truly for real
I'm not sure if this new clarity and freedom will last
Can't change your mind, all I know this is what I feel
I cannot force someone to change their mind, but I know what I feel
Whether I'm wrong or right, please keep my life in sight
Whether I'm making the right or wrong decisions, please keep me safe
And never take you eyes off me
Please continue to watch over me and protect me
As I look up to the sky today
I look up towards space
Well I can see you looking down on me
I feel like someone is watching over me
It brings a smile to my face again
I feel comforted and happy
It's truly one of a kind, like star shine, beyond night time
The feeling is unique and special, like the shine of stars
My eyes stare to find, just what's behind this blind notion of mine, is it genuine
I try to understand if this feeling is real or just an illusion
Cause sometimes, it plays tricks with my mind, some call it asinine
Sometimes this feeling confuses me, and some people think it's ridiculous
But it's like love or hate, now is that real or fake?
Like love and hate, it's difficult to tell if it's truly genuine or just an act
Cause it's a real thin line, but that's your choice to make
It's a small difference, but you need to decide for yourself
The question at hand, help me understand, is this your plan?
I'm asking for guidance and trying to understand if this is part of a larger plan
I think I can, can I think, then I think I can
I believe I can figure this out
Because I won't break (nah), and I won't shake (nah)
I'm strong and won't break or falter
With lifted hands to this Man (Jah), I'll stand in faith
I have faith in God and will stand strong with my hands raised
I'll make it through, my trust in you
I will overcome this with my faith in God
Close my eyes, make a wish, kiss the sky
I close my eyes, make a wish, and look to the sky
Hey thereâ?¦I see you
I acknowledge and appreciate the presence of someone watching over me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Noah Bernardo, Paul Sandoval, Mark Daniels, Marcos Curiel
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