D-Rider
Hawkwind Lyrics
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A sense of freedom on the run
We never knew what time it was
We just knew how sublime it was
Our course determined by our stars
My momma knows just where we are
The Earth was forming from below
A dragon showed which way to go
Phasing out, we're phasing in
Turning up by burning out
Lifting off and gazing in
Our luck, it changes with the tide
Our constellations changing side
Macro mirror-image fades
Our over-conscience colour shades
We're astral-planing, floating free
On our continuum frequency
A ring was formed out of the stone
Metamorphose, tetraform
Spacing out, we're spacing in
Phasing out, we're phasing in
Turning up by burning out
Lifting off and gazing in
Our luck, it changes with the tide
Our constellations changing side
As macro mirror-image fades
Our over-conscience colour shades
We're astral-planing, floating free
On our continuum frequency
A ring was formed out of the stone
Metamorphose, tetraform
Spacing out, we're spacing in
Phasing out, we're phasing in
Turning up by burning out
Lifting off and gazing in
The lyrics to Hawkwind's "D-Rider" describe the experience of children enjoying the freedom of play and exploration, guided by the stars and their sense of adventure. The song speaks to a shared experience of wonder and discovery in childhood, where time is irrelevant and the joy of the moment is all that matters. The lyrics also paint a picture of a universe in constant flux, where luck and constellations change with the tides and new colors and forms emerge as old ones fade away. The sense of flow and movement in the lyrics reflects an ongoing process of transformation and evolution, both within ourselves and in the world around us.
Line by Line Meaning
We're children playing in the sun
We are carefree and innocent, enjoying life's simple pleasures.
A sense of freedom on the run
We feel liberated and unrestrained, as if we're constantly moving toward something bigger and better.
We never knew what time it was
We were too preoccupied with our experiences to care about the passage of time.
We just knew how sublime it was
We were aware of the beauty and wonder of our surroundings, and felt a deep appreciation for it.
Our course determined by our stars
We believe that our destinies are predetermined and shaped by celestial bodies such as stars.
My momma knows just where we are
We feel connected to our families and loved ones, and they have a sense of where we are and what we're doing.
The Earth was forming from below
We recognize that everything is constantly changing and evolving, including the planet beneath us.
A dragon showed which way to go
We found guidance and direction from a powerful and mystical creature, like a dragon.
Spacing out, we're spacing in
We are drifting away from reality and into a more imaginative, dreamlike state of mind.
Phasing out, we're phasing in
We are transitioning from one state of being to another, like shifting between dimensions or worlds.
Turning up by burning out
We can feel energized and revitalized by pushing ourselves to our limits and beyond.
Lifting off and gazing in
We are rising up and looking inward, exploring the depths of our own consciousness.
Our luck, it changes with the tide
We recognize that life is full of ups and downs, and our fortunes can shift suddenly and unexpectedly.
Our constellations changing side
Our personal and collective identities are constantly in flux and can be influenced by many factors.
Macro mirror-image fades
Our perception of reality can be distorted and unclear, like a reflection in a warped mirror.
Our over-conscience colour shades
Our consciousness is complex and multi-dimensional, and can be influenced by many internal and external factors.
We're astral-planing, floating free
We feel unencumbered and weightless, as though we're soaring through the cosmos without a care.
On our continuum frequency
We are tuned in to a wavelength or vibration that is aligned with our deepest desires and truest selves.
A ring was formed out of the stone
Something beautiful and meaningful emerged from something seemingly ordinary or mundane.
Metamorphose, tetraform
We are undergoing a process of transformation and becoming something new, like a caterpillar turning into a butterfly.
Spacing out, we're spacing in
We are drifting away from reality and into a more imaginative, dreamlike state of mind.
Phasing out, we're phasing in
We are transitioning from one state of being to another, like shifting between dimensions or worlds.
Turning up by burning out
We can feel energized and revitalized by pushing ourselves to our limits and beyond.
Lifting off and gazing in
We are rising up and looking inward, exploring the depths of our own consciousness.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NIK TURNER
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