Levitation
Hawkwind Lyrics


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In the darkness I will shine
Cast no shadows nor define
I walk on water float on air
There's no other to compare

I have this fascination
No cause for deviation
It's called levitation
Levitation
Levitation

There's no cause to start and scream
Nor rub your eyes this is no dream
Although I sit upon this chair
I rise and float up in the air

I have this fascination
No cause for deviation
It's called levitation
Levitation
Levitation

Magnetic force, repel - attract
Once it starts there's no turning back
I offer you this chance to learn
Take it now there's no return

I have this fascination
No cause for deviation
It's called levitation
Levitation
Levitation

Magnetic force, repel attract
Once it starts there's no turning back
I offer you this chance to learn
Take it now there's no return

I have this fascination
No cause for deviation
It's called levitation




Levitation
Levitation

Overall Meaning

Hawkwind's song Levitation has a mesmerizing quality to it that captures the imagination of the listener. The opening lines "In the darkness I will shine, Cast not shadows or define" suggest the idea that the singer is not bound by conventional restrictions or limitations. The lyrics describe a sense of weightlessness, "Walk on water float on air, There is no other to compare". The theme of the song revolves around levitation, which is the act of rising or lifting objects by supernatural means. The chorus "I have this fascination, No cause for a deviation, It's called levitation" echoes the idea that the subject feels drawn towards levitating and has a deep fascination with it.


The second verse suggests that the concept is not just a mere fantasy but something that can be achieved, "Although I sit upon this chair, I rise and float up in the air". The lyrics go on to talk about the power of magnetic forces and their ability to repel and attract objects. The lines "Once it starts there's no turning back, I offer you this chance to learn, Take it now there's no return" seems like an invitation to the listener to explore the possibility of levitation.


Overall, the song captures the essence of the human fascination with levitation and the inexplicable desire to experience the feeling of floating in the air.


Line by Line Meaning

In the darkness I will shine
Even in difficult times, I will shine brightly and provide guidance.


Cast not shadows or define
I do not judge or criticize, nor do I create unnecessary negativity.


Walk on water float on air
I am capable of doing amazing things that cannot be explained by normal means.


There is no other to compare
Nobody else has my unique abilities or talents.


I have this fascination
I am deeply intrigued and captivated by the idea of levitation.


No cause for a deviation
There is no reason for me to change or stray from my interest in levitation.


It's called levitation
The phenomenon that I am fascinated by is known as levitation.


There is no cause to start and scream
There is no need to be frightened or overreact when witnessing levitation.


Nor rub your eyes this is no dream
Levitation is not an illusion or figment of the imagination.


Although I sit upon this chair
Even though I am stationary in a chair, I can still levitate.


I rise and float up in the air
I have the ability to lift off the ground and hover in the air.


Magnetic force repel attract
Levitation is caused by the interaction of positive and negative magnetic forces.


Once it starts there's no turning back
Once levitation begins, it cannot be stopped or reversed.


I offer you this chance to learn
I want to share my knowledge and help others understand and experience levitation.


Take it now there's no return
If you choose to learn about levitation, there is no going back to how things were before.


[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the idea that I am fascinated by levitation and there is no reason to stray from this interest.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Dave Brock

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DENNIS CARNEY

1. "Levitation" (Dave Brock) – 5:48
2. "Motorway City" (Brock) – 6:48
3. "Psychosis" (Harvey Bainbridge) – 2:22
4. "World of Tiers" (Bainbridge, Huw Lloyd-Langton) – 3:30
Side 2
5. "Prelude" (Tim Blake) – 1:28
6. "Who's Gonna Win The War?" (Brock) – 4:45
7. "Space Chase" (Lloyd-Langton) – 3:11
8. "The 5th Second of Forever" (Brock, Lloyd-Langton) – 3:27
9. "Dust of Time" (Brock, Bainbridge, Lloyd-Langton) – 6:22
Griffin CD bonus track
10. "Nuclear Toy" (Brock, Lloyd-Langton) – 3:30



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Levitation is the tenth studio album by English rock group Hawkwind, released in 1980. It peaked at No. 21 on the UK Albums Chart Track listing
Side 1
"Levitation" (Dave Brock) – 5:48
"Motorway City" (Brock) – 6:48
"Psychosis" (Harvey Bainbridge) – 2:22
"World of Tiers" (Bainbridge, Huw Lloyd-Langton) – 3:30
Side 2
"Prelude" (Tim Blake) – 1:28
"Who's Gonna Win the War?" (Brock) – 4:45
"Space Chase" (Lloyd-Langton) – 3:11
"The 5th Second of Forever" (Brock, Lloyd-Langton) – 3:27
"Dust of Time" (Brock, Bainbridge, Lloyd-Langton) – 6:22 Personnel -
Dave Brock – vocals, electric guitar, keyboards
Huw Lloyd-Langton – electric guitar, acoustic guitar, backing vocals
Harvey Bainbridge – bass guitar, keyboards, backing vocals
Tim Blake – keyboards, backing vocals
GINGER BAKER – drums !!!



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Favourite Hawkwind album. Still loving this 2021

Robert Cubinelli

Me too. ...just listen to that hypnotically pounding bassline :)

Peter Hayden

Same here mate , better than so many “ best “ albums from other bands . A masterpiece

arttytarty

2022....I love that you are still listening, what an amazing album, I will always play this, it's timeless........

Matthias von Helvete

0:00 "Levitation" (Dave Brock) 5:47 "Motorway City" (Brock) 12:36 "Psychosis" (Harvey Bainbridge) 14:58 "World of Tiers" (Bainbridge, Huw Lloyd-Langton) 18:19 "Prelude" (Tim Blake) 19:56 "Who's Gonna Win the War?" (Brock)24:41 "Space Chase" (Lloyd-Langton) 27:52 "The 5th Second of Forever" (Brock, Lloyd-Langton) 31:24 "Dust of Time" (Brock, Bainbridge, Lloyd-Langton)

Peter Sydes

Apologies to Dave Brock, who is 81 years of age now. Thanks for keeping Hawkwind going,...

Headly Farquinson

Hawkwind have always seemed to have a good drummer,no matter who was playing at the time they all did their job

Tom Burns

Drummer on Levitation is Ginger Baker

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