The 20 year old Londoner’s debut track “Back To Me” had over 30,000 SoundCloud plays and 150,000 YouTube views in just one week, getting radio play from tastemaker DJ’s on BBC Radio 1, a 1 Xtra playlisting and attracting coverage on Hypebeast, Clash, The Hunger and The Guardian to name a few.
In September, Joel will release his 4-track debut EP, “Astronaut”, via Black Butter. He may be signed to a particularly British label, but aesthetically Joel has more in common with American singers like Miguel, Frank Ocean, The Weekend, D’Angelo and Maxwell.
At turns, dark and disturbing, at others boldly witty and markedly candid, this is indie R&B at its best.
Astronaut
Joel Compass Lyrics
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Outta space you can see
Hasn't happened how I thought
But at least I see clearly
Out of mind I don't know why
I try to freeze frame as my hands move slow
Out of my mind I don't know why
Was on my way to love you
I was passing through you let me cruise oh
And I'm thinking of you girl
It's the truth I held on to
And now I float above you
While I'm in the sex I think of you
It's the way I keep it close until the day I
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Living like an astronaut
Outta space you can hear me
It hasn't hit me how I thought
Separated by infinity
Get out of my mind I don't know why
Try to freeze frame as my hands move slow
Outta my mind I don't know why
Trying to freeze frame as my mind lets go
Was on my way to love you
I was passing through you let me cruise
I'm thinking of you girl
It's the truth I held on to
And now I float above you
While I'm in the sex I think of you
It's the way I keep you close
Until the day I get home
I'm on my way
Don't move so fast
Don't move so fast
I said hold on, I'm on my way home
Don't move so fast
Don't move so fast
Was on my way to love you
I was passing through you let me cruise
I'm thinking of you girl
It's the truth I held onto
And now I float above you
While I'm in the sex it' I think of you
Cause it's the way I keep her close
Until the day I get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
The lyrics of Joel Compass's song Astronaut portray a sense of detachment and distance within a romantic relationship. The singer is describing the feeling of being like an astronaut floating in outer space, separated from their loved one by infinity, struggling to maintain a grip on reality while their mind seems to slip away. The song presents the idea that physical distance can be just as significant as emotional distance, and emphasizes the need for emotional closeness and connection even in a relationship where the partners are physically separated.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is on their way to visit their loved one, moving slowly and deliberately like an astronaut in zero gravity. However, they also acknowledge a sense of urgency and ask their partner to slow down and wait for them. The singer's thoughts keep drifting back to their partner, and they find themselves unable to fully escape the emotional pull of the relationship even while physically apart.
Overall, the song portrays a complex and emotionally charged relationship that is held together by a deep sense of connection despite physical distance and the challenges that come with it.
Line by Line Meaning
Living like an astronaut
Feeling distant and disconnected from others, like being in outer space.
Outta space you can see
Being so far away from everyone that you can see everything clearly.
Hasn't happened how I thought
Things didn't go the way I expected them to.
But at least I see clearly
Even though things didn't go as planned, I have a better understanding of the situation.
Out of mind I don't know why
Feeling disconnected from reality and not understanding why.
I try to freeze frame as my hands move slow
Trying to hold onto a moment that is slipping away, but time is passing too quickly.
Out of my mind I don't know why
Feeling confused and unsure of what's real and what's not.
I try to freeze frame as my mind lets go
Trying to hold onto a thought or feeling, but it's slipping away and there's nothing I can do to stop it.
Was on my way to love you, I was passing through you let me cruise oh
Trying to build a relationship with someone, but unable to fully commit or engage with them.
And I'm thinking of you girl, It's the truth I held on to
Having feelings for someone but being unable to express them fully, so holding onto them internally.
And now I float above you, while I'm in the sex I think of you
Feeling disconnected from someone physically but still holding onto those same feelings mentally and emotionally.
It's the way I keep it close until the day I Get home
Holding onto these feelings until I'm ready to deal with them and address them head-on.
Get out of my mind I don't know why
Feeling overwhelmed with thoughts and emotions and not understanding why.
Outta my mind I don't know why
Feeling like I'm losing touch with reality and not understanding why.
Separated by infinity
Feeling like emotional distance between people is infinite and impossible to bridge.
I'm on my way, Don't move so fast, Don't move so fast, I said hold on, I'm on my way home, Don't move so fast, Don't move so fast
Feeling like I need to take things slowly and carefully, and reassuring the other person that I'm coming home to address the situation.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: KAELYN BEHR, AMANDA GHOST, JOEL HUGH COMPASS, IAN DENCH, VANCE MUSGROVE, MIKAH FREEMAN, ROSS MCGRATH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Fatimah
Living like an astronaut
Outta space you can see
Hasn't happened how I thought
But at least I see clearly
Out of mind I don't know why
I try to freeze frame as my hands move slow
Out of my mind I don't know why
I try to freeze frame as my mind lets go
Was on my way to love you
I was passing through you let me cruise oh
And I'm thinking of you girl
It's the truth I held on to
And now I float above you
While I'm in the sex I think of you
It's the way I keep it close until the day I
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Living like an astronaut
Outta space you can hear me
It hasn't hit me how I thought
Separated by infinity
Get out of my mind I don't know why
Try to freeze frame as my hands move slow
Outta my mind I don't know why
Trying to freeze frame as my mind lets go
Was on my way to love you
I was passing through you let me cruise
I'm thinking of you girl
It's the truth I held on to
And now I float above you
While I'm in the sex I think of you
It's the way I keep you close
Until the day I get home
I'm on my way
Don't move so fast
Don't move so fast
I said hold on, I'm on my way home
Don't move so fast
Don't move so fast
Was on my way to love you
I was passing through you let me cruise
I'm thinking of you girl
It's the truth I held onto
And now I float above you
While I'm in the sex it' I think of you
Cause it's the way I keep her close
Until the day I get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Astronaut © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
sean gonzales
i keep coming back to this video like every 6 hours. can't get this out of my head and i like that. such a true song. This guy is a talent.
LIPGloss
This is the kind of music I love and miss. He's in his own league with his sound, A twist to the real artists of the past. Real deal
Eli zabelle
Discovered you on one of our Galaxy station in Canada. I can't stop playing this song, really nice quality stuff. You know how to use your voice. Don't sound as commercial as the others who sing like you. Stay real and own your stuff all the way.
Andrés
I just love this song! Keep it!!
Alex Lourido
Forgot about Joel...been 3 years since I heard this song but damn he needs more views. So crazy how some people become so famous and others don't. Its not all about talent in this industry
ashley baker
Mate your going to be big keep up the good work. I heard Run and I thought that was great so I had a look at your other music videos and they are just as great, so promote yourself more as I know a lot of people will love this music as soon as they hear it.
abraao franklin
curti pakas esse cantor
annie
this is insane, can't stop listening to it.
Isaac Parker
Been waiting for this for a month, such a good song
Fatimah
Living like an astronaut
Outta space you can see
Hasn't happened how I thought
But at least I see clearly
Out of mind I don't know why
I try to freeze frame as my hands move slow
Out of my mind I don't know why
I try to freeze frame as my mind lets go
Was on my way to love you
I was passing through you let me cruise oh
And I'm thinking of you girl
It's the truth I held on to
And now I float above you
While I'm in the sex I think of you
It's the way I keep it close until the day I
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Living like an astronaut
Outta space you can hear me
It hasn't hit me how I thought
Separated by infinity
Get out of my mind I don't know why
Try to freeze frame as my hands move slow
Outta my mind I don't know why
Trying to freeze frame as my mind lets go
Was on my way to love you
I was passing through you let me cruise
I'm thinking of you girl
It's the truth I held on to
And now I float above you
While I'm in the sex I think of you
It's the way I keep you close
Until the day I get home
I'm on my way
Don't move so fast
Don't move so fast
I said hold on, I'm on my way home
Don't move so fast
Don't move so fast
Was on my way to love you
I was passing through you let me cruise
I'm thinking of you girl
It's the truth I held onto
And now I float above you
While I'm in the sex it' I think of you
Cause it's the way I keep her close
Until the day I get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Get home
Astronaut © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.