The band made their debut under Acid Jazz Records but subsequently found mainstream success under Sony. While under this label, three of their albums have charted at number one in the UK, including Emergency on Planet Earth (1993), Synkronized (1999) and A Funk Odyssey (2001). The band's 1998 single, "Deeper Underground", was also number one in their native country.
As of 2017, Jamiroquai had sold more than 26 million albums worldwide. Their third album, Travelling Without Moving (1996), received a Guinness World Record as the best-selling funk album in history. The music video for its lead single, "Virtual Insanity", also contributed to the band's success. The song was named Video of the Year at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards and earned the band a Grammy Award in 1998.
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Studio albums
Emergency on Planet Earth (1993)
The Return of the Space Cowboy (1994)
Travelling Without Moving (1996)
Synkronized (1999)
A Funk Odyssey (2001)
Dynamite (2005)
Rock Dust Light Star (2010)
Automaton (2017)
Everybody's Going to the Moon
Jamiroquai Lyrics
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Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
I've got a one way ticket, yeah
To a distant galaxy
I'll take a rocket to the stars to
See time is tickin' on and on and on and on
And life's in short supply
So send me on a no-return trajectory
'Cause everything I know is going to die
Let's travel to a beautiful new world
Leave this world behind
Everybody's going to the moon
I'd like to stay a little bit longer but
I've seen all the signs
Everybody's going to the moon
Everybody's going to the moon
I've got a one way future
Apocalyptic Doom
So I need a destination
Hope I get there soon
The whole night I prayed and soon I will be done
So we're to make this journey
Far beyond the stars and leave behind
The distant love of my unsetting sun
Sit back
Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Let's travel to a beautiful new world
Leave this world behind
Everybody's going to the moon
I'd like to stay a little bit longer but
I've seen all the signs
Everybody's going to the moon
Everybody's going to the moon
I'm gonna travel the exit, gets to the stars
To find another home, search the universe for Xanadu
'Xcuse me while I leave in a hurry, but
I'm running out of time, ain't you heard?
Everybody's going to the moon
Everybody's going to the moon
To the moon
To the moon
To the moon
To the moon
A beautiful new world
(Search the universe for Xanadu)
A beautiful new world
(Everybody's going to the moon)
Everybody's going to the moon
A beautiful new world
(Search the universe for Xanadu)
A beautiful new world
(Everybody's going to the moon)
Everybody's going to the moon
Going to the moon
Going to the moon
Going to the moon
Going to the moon
Going to the moon
Going to the moon
Going to the moon
Going to the moon
Going to the moon
Going to the moon
Going to the moon
Going to the moon
Going to the moon
Sit back
Hit that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Hit that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Hit that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Hit that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Sit back
Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
Hyper-zoom
Hyper-zoom
Hyper-zoom
Hyper-zoom
Hyper-zoom
Hyper-zoom
The lyrics of Jamiroquai's song "Everybody's Going to the Moon" describe a sense of urgency and the desire to escape the impending doom that awaits on Earth. The lines "I've got a one way ticket, yeah, To a distant galaxy, I'll take a rocket to the stars to Escape catastrophe" indicate a feeling of urgency and the need to leave the Earth before it's too late. The use of "hyper-zoom," a term that implies rapidly increasing speed, could indicate the need to leave Earth quickly before it's too late.
Throughout the song, the recurring line "Everybody's going to the moon" suggests a collective desire to escape Earth's problems and start anew on another planet. The lines "Let's travel to a beautiful new world, Leave this world behind" indicate a hopeful vision of a better world. However, the line "I'd like to stay a little bit longer, but I've seen all the signs" suggests that some may have reservations about leaving Earth.
The final lines of the song, "Hit that switch and Hyper-Zoom," are repeated several times, indicating a final call to action before departure. Overall, "Everybody's Going to the Moon" expresses a desire to escape the problems of the world and start anew, but also acknowledges the bittersweet nature of leaving behind what is familiar and what has been known.
Line by Line Meaning
Kick that switch and Hyper-Zoom
We need to move fast and hit that switch to start our journey.
I've got a one way ticket, yeah
I can only go forward and it's now or never.
To a distant galaxy
I'm leaving this planet and going to explore the unknown.
I'll take a rocket to the stars to
I will use the best technology available to reach my destination.
Escape catastrophe
My current situation is dire, and I need to take action to avoid disaster.
See time is tickin' on and on and on and on
I'm aware of how little time we have left and we need to act fast.
And life's in short supply
We only get one chance at life, and we must make the most of it.
So send me on a no-return trajectory
I'm ready to take calculated risks, even if there's no turning back.
'Cause everything I know is going to die
Everything I'm familiar with is coming to an end, and I need to adapt.
Let's travel to a beautiful new world
We need to embrace change and explore uncharted territories.
Leave this world behind
We need to let go of the past and focus on the future.
Everybody's going to the moon
Everyone is pursuing new opportunities and seeking adventure.
I'd like to stay a little bit longer but
I'm hesitant to let go of the familiar, but I know it's time to move on.
I've seen all the signs
I'm aware of the impending changes and challenges that await me.
I've got a one way future
There's no going back, and I need to focus on making the best of what's ahead.
Apocalyptic Doom
I'm facing potential disaster and destruction.
So I need a destination
I need to have a clear goal and purpose to guide me.
Hope I get there soon
I'm eager to start this new chapter of my life and make progress toward my destination.
The whole night I prayed and soon I will be done
I've been reflecting on my life and the changes ahead, and I'm ready to move forward.
So we're to make this journey
We're all in this together, and we need to support each other as we face new challenges.
Far beyond the stars and leave behind
We're venturing into the unknown and leaving our comfort zones behind.
The distant love of my unsetting sun
I'm leaving behind the people and places I love, but I'm ready for this new adventure.
I'm gonna travel the exit, gets to the stars
I'm motivated to reach my destination, and I won't let anything stand in my way.
To find another home, search the universe for Xanadu
I'm looking for a new place to call home, and I'm willing to explore far and wide to find it.
'Xcuse me while I leave in a hurry, but
I'm in a rush to start this new adventure, and I don't want to waste any more time.
I'm running out of time, ain't you heard?
There's a sense of urgency to this journey, and I need to act fast to make the most of it.
Hyper-zoom
We need to move quickly and decisively to reach our destination.
A beautiful new world
There's a sense of wonder and excitement about what lies ahead.
(Search the universe for Xanadu)
We're on a quest to find a new way of life and a new home.
Going to the moon
We're leaving behind everything we know and embarking on a new chapter.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JASON KAY, TOBY SMITH
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