Planet Blue
Golden Earring Lyrics


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I stand in line for a piece of meat
My pocket's always empty as usually
The gates of heaven I touched for you
There's nothing more a spaceman can do
Planet Blue is my island
Mother Earth I'm coming down
Traveling with the speed of light, oh yeah
No one loved you as much as me
Lenin, Stalin, Marx and your KGB
I have tried to break that spell
When I threw my Roubels down the wishing-well
When I get home you touch me
Make me burn every single bridge
You're in my law of gravity
And I know you'll never let me go
I'm a spacey-dog, gone astray
A million miles and the job don't pay




I've seen a junkyard between the stars
A lotta heavy metal and it's coming our way

Overall Meaning

The first verse of "Planet Blue" by Golden Earring sets the scene of a person standing in line for food with an empty pocket, implying a struggle for survival. The second line may be interpreted as a commentary on societal inequities, where some people are economically deprived while others have more than they need. The next line about touching the gates of heaven for someone implies a deep love or devotion. The person speaks of having done everything they could for their love, and despite being a spaceman, they feel tied to Earth. The chorus of the song is about Planet Blue, representing Earth, as their island and eventually, they are coming down to it. The speed of light also emphasizes how fast they are traveling to reach Earth.


The second verse introduces references to Lenin, Stalin, Marx, and the KGB, implying a connection to communism. The person might have been a believer in communism, but now they attempt to break the spell of it, as seen when they throw their Rubles down the wishing well. They are trying to move towards something different and detach themselves from the communist ideology. The relationship between the person and their love, whom they return to, is significant. They feel the need to burn every single bridge, implying that they are cutting themselves off from their past life, possibly a life in the Soviet Union.


In conclusion, the song "Planet Blue" seems to tell the story of a spaceman who is in love with someone on Earth, maybe trying to move on from their past life and ideologies to start something new. The use of Planet Blue as a metaphor for Earth might suggest an environmental theme or the idea of returning to one's roots. The overall message is open to interpretation, but the song touches on themes of love, ideology, and identity.


Line by Line Meaning

I stand in line for a piece of meat
I am struggling financially, barely able to afford basic necessities.


My pocket's always empty as usually
I am constantly broke and unable to save money.


The gates of heaven I touched for you
I went to great lengths and made sacrifices for the one I love.


There's nothing more a spaceman can do
I have given everything I have and exhausted all possible options.


Planet Blue is my island
Despite being alone and isolated, I've found a home here on Earth.


Mother Earth I'm coming down
I am returning from my dream-world to face reality.


Traveling with the speed of light, oh yeah
I am determined to move quickly and leave behind the troubles of the past.


No one loved you as much as me
I believe my love for you is unmatched by any other.


Lenin, Stalin, Marx and your KGB
I have faced political turmoil and oppression in my search for you.


I have tried to break that spell
I have attempted to overcome the obstacles preventing us from being together.


When I threw my Roubels down the wishing-well
I have even resorted to desperate measures, such as making wishes on coins in a well.


When I get home you touch me
Being reunited with you brings me great happiness and relief.


Make me burn every single bridge
You have a powerful hold on me and I am willing to sacrifice everything for you.


You're in my law of gravity
You are an integral part of my life and I cannot function without you.


And I know you'll never let me go
I am confident that you will always be with me, through thick and thin.


I'm a spacey-dog, gone astray
I am like a lost and lonely dog, wandering aimlessly through space.


A million miles and the job don't pay
I am struggling to survive even though I am working hard and far from home.


I've seen a junkyard between the stars
I have witnessed chaos and destruction amidst the vastness of space.


A lotta heavy metal and it's coming our way
There is danger approaching us and we must be prepared to face it.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: HAY, KOOYMANS

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