Ticket to the Moon
Electric-Light-Orchestra Lyrics
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When things were so uncomplicated
I wish I could go back there again
And everything could be the same
I've got a ticket to the moon
I'll be leaving here any day soon
Yeah, I've got a ticket to the moon
Got a ticket to the moon
I'll be rising high above the earth so soon
And the tears I cry might turn into the rain
That gently falls upon your window
You'll never know
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Fly, fly through a troubled sky
Up to a new world shining bright, oh oh
Flying high above
Soaring madly through the mysteries that come
Wondering sadly if the ways that led me here
Could turn around and I would see you there
Standing there (I would see you there)
Ticket to the moon
Flight leaves here today from Satellite 2
As the minutes go by, what shall I do
I paid the fare, what more can I say?
It's just one way
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
The lyrics of Electric Light Orchestra's song 'Ticket To The Moon' carry a sense of nostalgia and a longing to return to simpler times. The opening lines reminisce on the good old days of the 1980s when things were straightforward and uncomplicated. The singer expresses a desire to go back to that time when everything could be the same. The chorus then reveals that the singer has a ticket to the moon and will be leaving soon. However, they would rather witness the sunrise in their loved one's eyes than go on this adventure.
The verses following the chorus depict the singer flying high above, soaring madly through the mysteries that come, and wondering if the ways that led them here could bring them back to their loved one. The song's overarching theme is the conflict between the desire to escape to a new world and the desire to stay with loved ones. The ambiguous ending of the song leaves the listeners wondering if the singer chose to board the flight to the moon or stayed behind with their loved one.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember the good old 1980's
Let's reminisce about a simpler time in history - the 80s
When things were so uncomplicated
Life was less complex and we long for a return to that era
I wish I could go back there again
We have nostalgia for the past and yearn for a time-machine to visit it
And everything could be the same
We'd love to relive our memories exactly as they were
I've got a ticket to the moon
I have a futuristic ticket to a new world
I'll be leaving here any day soon
I'll board a spaceship and leave this world shortly
But I'd rather see the sunrise, in your eyes
Despite the ticket, what they truly want is to wake up to a new day with the one they love
I'll be rising high above the earth so soon
The excitement of leaving the earth's atmosphere is evident
And the tears I cry might turn into the rain
Emotionally moved, tears may transform into rain symbolizing change
That gently falls upon your window
The rain would most likely touch the face of a loved one and you'd want to be with them
Ticket to the moon
Repeating a reminder of their impending journey
Fly, fly through a troubled sky
The ascent through a difficult situation is a metaphor for the journey
Up to a new world shining bright, oh oh
The sight of the other world is an incomparable new universe
Soaring madly through the mysteries that come
Enthusiasm for what this journey holds is all they can think about
Wondering sadly if the ways that led me here
Thinking about how they arrived here with sadness
Could turn around and I would see you there
Hopeful yet realistic about the possibility of being reunited with their loved one
Standing there (I would see you there)
Visualizing the joy of their loved one's presence in their life
Flight leaves here today from Satellite 2
A factual detail about their transportation to embark on the journey
As the minutes go by, what shall I do
Passing time brings their impending absence into focus
I paid the fare, what more can I say?
Acknowledging the feelings of uncertainty and apprehension about what lies ahead
It's just one way
The ticket is only valid for one journey and there is no turning back
Ticket to the moon
Emphasizing the theme of the song, the ticket to the unknown destination
Ticket to the moon
Reiterating the recurring lyrics, highlighting the anticipation of starting anew
Ticket to the moon
Conveying their eagerness for departure and exploration
Ticket to the moon
Stressing the importance of the ticket as their gateway to a novel universe
Ticket to the moon
The final utterance of the lyrics to drive the message home
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JEFF LYNNE
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Remember the good old 1980's
When things were so uncomplicated
I wish I could go back there again
And everything could be the same
I've got a ticket to the moon
I'll be leaving here any day soon
Yeah, I've got a ticket to the moon
But I'd rather see the sunrise, in your eyes
Got a ticket to the moon
I'll be rising high above the earth so soon
And the tears I cry might turn into the rain
That gently falls upon your window
You'll never know
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Fly, fly through a troubled sky
Up to a new world shining bright, oh oh
Flying high above
Soaring madly through the mysteries that come
Wondering sadly if the ways that led me here
Could turn around and I would see you there
Standing there (I would see you there)
Ticket to the moon
Flight leaves here today from Satellite 2
As the minutes go by, what shall I do
I paid the fare, what more can I say?
It's just one way
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
@Tasjaa68
Бальзам на душу, самый обалденный медляк на всех советских дискотеках начала 80—х. Сердце сжимается от воспоминаний об ушедшей эпохе❤
@iCoteg
да и насрать, чувак! А шо, новой музычки нема?
@dotahg5140
чел, в школьных вечеринка медляки кроме "я хотел чтобы ты заплакала" не котируются
@oleggromov7682
Одна из самых лучших композиций незабываемого времени. Всем, жившим в ту эпоху самого доброго и наилучшего.
@sergeikeskoja9908
Спасибо за память и поддержку
@Skingurushop
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@anneliesjodin2969
I grow up with ELO.I am 56 years old today and still ELO is my favorite.
@minomokwa744
...that is because you've got an excellent taste in Music ! ELO is GENIUS
@germanchris4440
Doesn't this lyric amaze you?
They know how we would feel about the thins to come. And the younger generations are completely lost anyway.
But do people even understand what's going on, or is it just stupid nostalgia for times that were obviously completely different and better?
They really have always told us enough and made it very clear.
@user-ju9me8gm8r
you aren't alone, bro