Astronaut
Duran Duran Lyrics


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Makes my hair stand up on end
Something alien happening
Synchronize but don't comprehend
'Cause where I stop, that's where you begin

Another moment I commit
A pleasure as I'm gonna' take the hit
And I'm addicted to the state you're in
'Cause you're getting me out of it

Wasted, there's nothing gonna ace this
And we're gonna go to space, kid
'Cause I'm leaving with an astronaut

Groovin' out to X-ray specs
Something tells me you're the alien sex
I can't imagine now what comes next
When this astronaut connects

Coming on when I touch your skin
A kinda strange light you emit
I hear your gravity pull me in
Now you're getting me out of it

Wasted, there's nothing gonna ace this
And we're gonna go to space, kid
'Cause I'm leaving with an astronaut

There, feat for quantum leap
Because space is hot and deep
And we follow giant footprints
As we fall in, falling like the twins
Through Saturn's holy rings




And if they can't hold us, where it's gonna end up
Anybody knows

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Duran Duran's song "Astronaut" are about a unique and transformative experience with another person. The first two lines suggest that something extraordinary is happening, and it sends chills up the singer's spine. They feel as though they are syncing up with this person, but they don't fully comprehend what's happening because it's beyond what they are used to. The next two lines suggest that the singer is willing to take the risk even though they don't fully understand the situation because they are addicted to the way it makes them feel. They are entranced with the other person and how they are changing the singer for the better.


The next verse continues to describe the experience between the singer and the other person. The singer describes how they are grooving out to X-ray specs, which can be interpreted as seeing through appearances and getting to the heart of a person. The singer believes that the other person is otherworldly and alien, but they are attracted to them nonetheless. The singer mentions that they can't imagine what comes next, but they are excited to find out what happens when they connect with this person.


The chorus reiterates the singer's feelings about the situation. They feel like nothing is going to be able to top this experience and they are ready to go to space with this other person. They are leaving with an astronaut, signifying that they are ready for whatever adventure awaits them. The last part of the song talks about the journey that they will take and how it will lead them to an unpredictable destination.


Line by Line Meaning

Makes my hair stand up on end,
This experience is so intense that I am getting chills


Something alien happening,
There is something strange and unknown happening


Sychronize but don't comprehend,
We are on the same page, but I don't fully understand it


'Cause where I stop that's where you begin!
Our connection is so strong that I feel like we are one


Another moment I commit,
I am willing to go all in once again


A pleasure as I'm gonna' take the hit,
Even though I know it may hurt, I am willing to take the risk for the pleasure of it


And I'm addicted to the state you're in,
I crave the feeling of being with you and in your presence


'Cause you're getting me out of it!
You are helping me escape from my current state


Wasted, there's nothing gonna ace this,
We are so lost in the moment that nothing else matters


And were gonna go to space it,
We are going on an adventure that is out of this world


'Cause I'm leaving with an astronaut!
I am entrusting myself to you and your capabilities like an astronaut going to space


Groovin' out to X-ray specs,
We are enjoying the moment and feeling invincible


Something tells me your the alien sex,
I am deeply attracted to you because you are different and mysterious


I can't imagine now what comes next,
I am excited and can't predict what will happen next


When this astronaut connects!
When we come together, it will be an out-of-this-world experience


Coming on when I touch your skin,
I feel a strong connection when I am touching you


A kinda' strange light you emit,
There is an unusual and captivating energy that radiates from you


I hear you're gravity pull me in,
I feel like I am being pulled towards you


Now your getting me out of it!
You are helping me escape from my current state once again


There, feat for quantum leap,
We are going on an incredible journey together


Because space is hot and deep,
Space is full of excitement and new experiences


And we follow giant footprints,
We are following in the footsteps of those who have ventured into the unknown before us


As we fall in, falling like the twins,
We are falling into this adventure together like a pair of twins


Through Saturn's holy rings,
We are exploring Saturn's beautiful and mysterious rings


And if they can't hold us, where it's gonna end up,
If we exceed the limits of what is expected or known, we don't know where we will end up


Anybody knows
The future is unknown and we can only make predictions




Lyrics © Fintage House Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Andrew Taylor, Simon John Charles Le Bon, Nick Rhodes, Nigel John Taylor, Roger Andrew Taylor

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