Creature From Outer Space
K. Muraoka M. Furukawa Lyrics

If I could see earth from outer space,
If I had the chance to observe the planet from beyond its atmosphere,

through all of the stars to the human race,
among the many constellations, I could still recognize the patterns of human society

to all of the people and the streets that I once knew.
I could see all the places and faces that are familiar to me, despite the distance

no matter where I go I still come back to you.
Even if I travel far from home, I will always be drawn back to this planet

If I could fly, fly, fly, so high, so high.
If I had the ability to soar through space with abandon

Higher than the clouds, even higher than the sky.
Far beyond where most aerial creatures can reach

Zoom, zoom, and in the palm and world rollin by.
Traveling at a breakneck pace, with the Earth appearing as small as a toy

Would I see people in the cities and the villages and squares,
Would human life be apparent in all corners of the planet?

sellin in the market places, dancin everywhere?
Would marketplaces bustle with activity while music and dance took place in every corner?

Would I see ladies in the beauty parlor doin hair,
Would the minutiae of everyday life still continue despite my distance?

and teenage soldiers with their guns up in the air?
Would war and conflict still exist on this planet even from my distant view?

Would I see a hit list of the species that are gone,
Would I see evidence of the damage humanity has caused to the planet and its ecosystems?

or would I be a witness to the world droppin bombs?
Would I be an observer of humanity's capacity for destruction and violence?

Would I see the rain for amazon where the whole world sing one song?
Would I witness moments of global celebration and unity, such as those that focus on environmental issues like the Amazon rainforest?

So let me hear you say (na na na na na),
A moment of transition in the song

woah oh (na na na na na).
A brief pause in the song

Okay, I've been tryin, I've been tryin, I've been tryin, I've been tryin.
A shift to personal reflection and contemplation

That's the truth without the lyin, I just do without the dyin.
Exploring a personal philosophy that revolves around honesty and the zest for life

I've been movin, I've been movin outer space so I've been losing everybody that I love and they excuse is they just human.
A lament on the relational costs of leaving home and undertaking a grand journey

And I've been learning how to breathe, learnin how to see.
Transformative experiences have expanded the artist's horizons

Heart in the clouds, but don't know how to dream.
Even though the artist has had incredible experiences, they are still struggling with their identity and future

Evidently, your grass is green. I wish I had a personality.
Reflecting on how other people seem to have it better figured out than the artist

If I was down on earth, I would sing..
Bridging the gap between the personal experiences of the singer and the draw of the planet they call home

I like to see your planet, every boombox boomin.
A desire to witness the vibrancy of humanity and their creations, particularly music

I like to see your planet, every flower be bloomin.
An appreciation for the natural beauty of Earth and its ecosystems

I like to see your planet so the clouds refuelin.
A fascination with the dynamic and interconnected nature of Earth's weather patterns

I like to see your planet, every human stay human.
A hope for the best in humanity despite our flaws

I don't know, but I know just one thing's for sure.
A sense of uncertainty, but with one clear conviction

If I saw this, I'd still come back for more.
The draw of Earth is too strong to resist. A sense of contentment and longing for the familiar