Saturn Return
Eraserheads Lyrics

For the land
Referring to the planet Earth.

Land of the sun, sun, sun
Referring to a location that is abundant with sunshine.

All the lawyers pray to God
Lawyers hoping for help from a higher power, perhaps when dealing with difficult cases or clients.

Airconditon my brain
Referring to the need for mental relief or relaxation, similar to the feeling of being in air conditioning on a hot day.

There's a note in my ear that I can't sustain
A feeling of discomfort or annoyance in one's surroundings, perhaps a sound that is unpleasant and persistent.

Drain all my fear oh dear
A desire to rid oneself of fear or anxiety.

Trapped inside an aeroplane
Being stuck in a confined space, perhaps during travel.

Sittin' on the aisle as you snooze
Describing a situation of being seated next to someone who is sleeping while travelling, resulting in a sense of isolation or boredom.

Excuse me sir coffee, tea, or juice
A request for refreshments during a flight, hotel stay or any other hospitality services.

All I want right now is sleep
A feeling of tiredness or exhaustion, with a strong desire to rest or sleep.

Please, o, please let me count my sheep
A desire to be allowed time to rest and unwind, perhaps by counting imaginary sheep as a relaxation technique.

Swimming in my headphone dream, beam
Immersed in a personal music experience, perhaps with headphones or earphones that transport the listener to another place or mood.

The soundtrack propels me to the extreme
The power of music to evoke strong emotions or memories, perhaps bringing the listener to the extremes of happiness, sadness or any other emotions.

Unconscious tricked me like a lawyer
Feeling deceived or betrayed by one's own subconscious, likened to how a lawyer might try to deceive or manipulate others.

Save some wine sublime and a prayer
Suggesting a desire for indulgence and spirituality, perhaps as a way to relieve stress or pressure.

Destination unknown
Heading to an uncertain or unknown location, perhaps out of one's comfort zone or usual routine.

Invasion like a nervous election
Feeling a sense of anxiety or dread, similar to how one might feel during a highly anticipated or stressful election.

Orbiting a 24-track
Describing a musical experience, with the use of a 24-track recorder or mixer.

Waiting for saturn to come back
Anticipating or waiting for a particular event or occurrence, perhaps with a sense of hope or expectation.

In a hostile takeover bid
Describing a situation of aggression or competition, with one party attempting to take control of another party or situation.

For the life
Referring to the essence or vitality of existence.

Life in the sea, sea, sea
Referring to ocean life or creatures that live in aquatic environments.

Connect me to a scanner
Requesting access to technology or equipment that can scan or analyze one's physical or mental state.

Who's in-charge of the sci-fi nightmare
Feeling a sense of confusion or uncertainty, perhaps likened to a storyline from a science fiction movie or novel.

Tomato 1 callin' starship crew
Using playful language or references to outer space, perhaps in a humorous or entertaining way.

Ground patrol tomato 2
Further describing the playful or nonsensical reference to tomatoes or other unusual items.

Bouncin' on a cellulite doorbell
Describing an unusual or confusing scenario, perhaps with elements that do not make sense or seem nonsensical.

Another planet, another hotel, oh well
Describing a sense of resignation or acceptance, perhaps after experiencing a seemingly endless or repetitive travel experience.

Snack food shooting marathon
Referencing food or snacks as a way to cope with stress or boredom, perhaps while travelling or on a long journey.

Hypnotized by your own playstation
Feeling consumed or entranced by one's own entertainment or distractions, perhaps resulting in a sense of detachment or lack of focus.

I'm a toy
Feeling insignificant or powerless, perhaps in comparison to larger or more important elements or circumstances.

With a dream to redeem
Holding on to hope or aspirations, perhaps in the face of challenges or setbacks.

Try to change some rules in the mainstream
Desiring to make a difference or stand out from the norm or expected behavior.

Mayday, Mayday
Calling for help or assistance, often used in emergency situations.

Outta control rocket
Describing a situation of chaos or uncertainty, perhaps with elements that have gone beyond what is manageable or predictable.

I think we just hit a nasty air pocket
Experiencing turbulence or discomfort during air travel, likened to a sudden jolt or bump.

I'm getting dizzy like a drunken bee
Feeling disoriented or overwhelmed, similar to how a bee might seem dizzy or disoriented after drinking nectar.

Buzzin' around in the galaxy
Describing a sense of liveliness or energy, perhaps in the context of space or the universe.

Nevertheless guess who's cruisin' here
A sense of confidence or self-assuredness, perhaps in the face of obstacles or challenges.

When saturn flies by
Describing a specific moment or event, perhaps something that is rare or unusual.

For the clouds
Referencing the atmospheric phenomenon of clouds.

Clouds in the sky, sky, sky
Describing the visual appearance of clouds, emphasized through repetition of the word sky.

For the mind
Referring to the thought processes or cognitive abilities of an individual.

Mind of the child, child, child
A reference to the curiosity and imagination of children, often praised for their unfiltered and unbiased thinking processes.

All the lawyers pray to God
Repeating the same line from earlier in the song, perhaps to emphasize the role of lawyers in society and their reliance on a higher power.