Rocketship
Jules Larson Lyrics


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We could build a rocketship
fly to the moon
forget about everyone
whoever hurt you

As long as you know what
they're saying ain't true
We could buy a brand new house
start a new band
forget about everyone
they'd never understand

As long as you know that these
tears in my hands

I cried for you
I cried for you

floating out among the stars
we made the front page news
a postcard in the mailbox
says we're coming home soon

but I can't patch the holes in the souls of my shoes

I cried for you
I cried for you

I cried for you
I cried, I cried for you

we could build a rocketship
fly to the moon




forget about everyone
they're just passing through...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Jules Larson's "Rocketship" are quite introspective as it talks about forgetting the world and focusing on a new journey with someone special. The opening lines suggest that the singer and her lover could build a rocketship to escape to the moon as a mode of forgetting everything and everyone that has hurt them. The following lines imply that the singer is aware of the rumors surrounding her relationship but assures her lover that they are not true, which is emphasized by the repetition of the lines "As long as you know."


The singer continues to suggest that they could start again by building a new house and starting a new band, but the people around them would not understand. This is illustrated by the line, "forget about everyone, they'd never understand." The repetition of the lines "I cried for you" in the chorus emphasizes that the emotions within her hands represent her tears for her lover. The second verse speaks of their journey, floating among the stars, and making headlines while the return is near. But the last line of the verse "I can't patch the holes in the soles of my shoes" implies that there are things that she cannot fix in her life despite this romantic journey.


Overall, the lyrics of "Rocketship" are about escaping the harsh realities of life, and starting over in places that others may not understand. It is a song about taking a chance on love and being ready to move on from past hurtful experiences in life.


Line by Line Meaning

We could build a rocketship
We have the potential to build something extraordinary


fly to the moon
We can achieve any dream, no matter how impossible it may seem


forget about everyone
We can leave behind all the negativity and people who have wronged us


whoever hurt you
We can move on from the emotional pain caused by others


As long as you know what
Staying true to oneself is key


they're saying ain't true
Ignoring the negativity and lies spread about us


We could buy a brand new house
We have the power to create a fresh start


start a new band
We have the talent to pursue new passions


they'd never understand
Other people may not comprehend our actions


As long as you know that these
It's important to remember


tears in my hands
The emotional struggles we've had to overcome


I cried for you
The pain of loss or heartbreak


floating out among the stars
The exhilaration of reaching new heights


we made the front page news
Our accomplishments and courage captured public attention


a postcard in the mailbox
The anticipation of returning home after an adventure


says we're coming home soon
Reassurance that we will eventually return to our familiar surroundings


but I can't patch the holes in the souls of my shoes
Referring to emotional damage that cannot be repaired


I cried, I cried for you
Emphasizing the powerful emotions being experienced


we could build a rocketship
Continuing to emphasize the potential for great achievements


they're just passing through
Other people may not be significant in the grand scheme of things




Writer(s): Julie Christine Larson

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