Space Oddity
Kristen Wiig Lyrics
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Ground Control to Major Tom
Take your protein pills and put your helmet on
Ground Control to Major Tom (ten, nine, eight, seven, six)
Commencing countdown, engines on (five, four, three, two)
Check ignition and may God's love be with you (one, lift off)
You've really made the grade
And the papers want to know whose shirts you wear
Now it's time to leave the capsule if you dare
"This is Major Tom to Ground Control
I'm stepping through the door
And I'm floating in a most peculiar way
And the stars look very different today
For here
Am I sitting in a tin can
Far above the world
Planet Earth is blue
And there's nothing I can do
Though I'm past one hundred thousand miles
I'm feeling very still
And I think my spaceship knows which way to go
Tell my wife I love her very much, she knows"
Ground Control to Major Tom
Your circuit's dead, there's something wrong
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
Can you-
Here am I floating 'round a tin can
Far above the Moon
Planet Earth is blue
And there's nothing I can do
The song "Space Oddity" by David Bowie, to which Kristen Wiig's parody song pays tribute, is a story about an astronaut named Major Tom who is traveling through space. The song begins with Ground Control (earth) communicating with Major Tom, telling him to prepare for his journey by taking his protein pills and putting on his helmet. The countdown begins, engines start, and Major Tom takes off.
As he travels further from Earth, Major Tom begins to feel isolated and disconnected, describing his environment as a "peculiar way" and noting that "the stars look very different today." He sings about feeling powerless, as he is "far above the world" and "there's nothing I can do." Despite his lonely state, Major Tom seems to have found a sense of peace, feeling "very still" as he continues his journey.
The song has been interpreted in many different ways, with some suggesting that it is meant to be a commentary on the human condition and feelings of loneliness and disconnection. The song gained popularity upon its release in 1969 and became one of Bowie's most iconic hits.
Line by Line Meaning
Ground Control to Major Tom
The singer is addressing Major Tom, who is about to embark on a space voyage.
Take your protein pills and put your helmet on
Ground Control instructs Major Tom to take his meds and put on his protective gear for space travel.
Commencing countdown, engines on
The countdown to the launch has begun and the engines are ready to go.
Check ignition and may God's love be with you
Before the launch, the ignition is checked and a blessing is given for safe travel.
You've really made the grade
Major Tom has accomplished something noteworthy.
And the papers want to know whose shirts you wear
The media is curious about Major Tom's personal life and fashion choices.
Now it's time to leave the capsule if you dare
Major Tom has the option to exit the capsule now that he's in space.
I'm stepping through the door
Major Tom is leaving the capsule and stepping out into space.
And I'm floating in a most peculiar way
The sensation of floating in space is new and unusual for Major Tom.
And the stars look very different today
The view of the stars is different in space than it is on Earth.
Planet Earth is blue
Major Tom observes Earth from a distance and sees that it appears blue.
And there's nothing I can do
Despite being in space, Major Tom is helpless to change what's happening on Earth.
Though I'm past one hundred thousand miles
Major Tom has travelled a significant distance from Earth.
I'm feeling very still
The experience of being in space has left Major Tom feeling calm and peaceful.
And I think my spaceship knows which way to go
Major Tom trusts that his spaceship can navigate him safely through space without his help.
Tell my wife I love her very much, she knows
In the event that something happens to him, Major Tom wants his wife to know how much he loves her.
Your circuit's dead, there's something wrong
Ground Control realizes that Major Tom's communication system is malfunctioning.
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
Ground Control tries to contact Major Tom to diagnose the communication issue.
Here am I floating 'round a tin can
Major Tom feels like he's floating aimlessly around the spaceship.
Far above the Moon
Major Tom is positioned high above the Moon.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David Bowie
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90'sRock4ever
If any song were able to convey the emotions of reaching out and grabbing an opportunity instead of staying in the "comfort" of where you are right now - this song is it
Poe Road Studios
Brilliant Film, Brilliant Soundtrack, Brilliant Story.
Why is it underrated?
chanuki
critics
MCTG
@chanuki exactly
Ayush
โBeautiful things donโt ask for attention โ
Sarah D'Almeida
I think a lot of people just didnโt get it
ZerosMask
โ@Ayush wow this is a really good comment!!
Saulo Ribeiro
Esta versรฃo รฉ uma obra prima, Kristen Wiig, deu um brilho novo nessa mรบsica que รฉ tรฃo especial.
This song it's a masterpiece, Kristen Wiig, gave a new breath in this song that is so special.
LadyVibeke
Kristen Wiig is so damn talented. She makes such a gorgeous addition to this song!
Jack Long
LadyVibeke87 someone's gotta crush