According to the Satellite Songfacts,the lyrics describe the thoughts of a woman in love who compares herself to a lonely traveler.
Satellite
Lena Lyrics
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I even did my hair for you
I bought new underwear, they're blue
And I wore 'em just the other day
Love, you know I'll fight for you
I left on the porch light for you
Whether you are sweet or cruel
I'm gonna love you either way
Love, oh, love
I gotta tell you how I feel about you
'Cause I, oh, I
Can't go a minute without your love
Like a satellite, I'm in an orbit all the way around you
And I would fall out into the night
Can't go a minute without your love
Love, I got it bad for you
I saved the best I have for you
You sometimes make me sad and blue
Wouldn't have it any other way
Love, my aim is straight and true
Cupid's arrow is just for you
I even painted my toenails for you
I did it just the other day
Love, oh, love
I gotta tell you how I feel about you
'Cause I, oh, I
Can't go a minute without your love
Like a satellite, I'm in an orbit all the way around you
And I would fall out into the night
Can't go a minute without your
Love, oh, love
I gotta tell you how I feel about you
'Cause I, oh, I
Can't go a minute without your love
Where you go, I'll follow
You set the pace, we'll take it fast or slow
I'll follow in your way
Oh, oh, oh
You got me, you got me
A force more powerful than gravity
It's physics, there's no escape
Love, my aim is straight and true
Cupid's arrow is just for you
I even painted my toenails for you
I did it just the other day
Love, oh, love
I gotta tell you how I feel about you
'Cause I, oh, I
Can't go a minute without your love
Like a satellite, I'm in an orbit all the way around you
And I would fall out into the night
Can't go a minute without your
Love, oh, love
I gotta tell you how I feel about you
'Cause I, oh, I
Can't go a minute without your love
Love, love, love
Love
Love
Love
In Lena's "Satellite," the singer expresses her love for someone and how their presence and affection is all-encompassing and important in her life. She goes to lengths like styling her hair, buying new underwear, and painting her toenails just for them. Regardless of the person's behavior, good or bad, she will always love them. Lena notes the depth of her love, comparing it to a satellite orbiting around a planet, unable to function without the gravitational pull of her significant other. She asserts that she will follow her beau wherever he goes, whether it means moving fast or slow. She even states that her love for him is stronger than physics, capable of holding her more forcefully than gravity. Lena's lyrics served as the beginning of her move toward mainstream pop and helped her become the first German Eurovision winner in more than two decades.
The song was Germany's entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2010, and it won the competition, giving Germany its second victory the first since 1982. Lena was chosen to represent Germany in the contest after winning Unser Star für Oslo, a talent show that aimed to find the "perfect" entrant for the event.
"Satellite" was written by Julie Frost and John Gordon, both American songwriters. Interestingly, John Gordon wrote the song, "Singing the Blues," which reached the top of the charts in the U.S. in 1956.
Lena's song reached number one in six countries and was among the top ten in nine nations. It was certified triple platinum in Germany and platinum in Sweden, Norway, and Switzerland.
"Satellite" became the fastest-selling digital download of a non-U.K. Eurovision entry, and it reached 1.5 million legal downloads in the top three download stores in Europe.
The song's music video was shot in an empty swimming pool with Lena using hair dryers as microphones to add to its fun and unconventional nature.
Lena's victory in the Eurovision Song Contest was historic because it was Germany's first win since the country reunified in 1990.
"Satellite" was also the first non-English song to win the Eurovision contest's televoting since the era of mass communication.
Lena is from Hanover, Germany, and has released five studio albums since her Eurovision victory.
In the Eurovision final, Lena collected 246 points out of a possible 492 points in the phone voting and song jury voting, beating runner-up Turkey by 76 points.
"Satellite" was the top-selling single in Germany in 2010, preceded by Lena's second single, "Touch A New Day."
Chords:
Verse: E, A, E, A, E
Pre-Chorus: A, B, A, E
Chorus: E, A, B, A, E
Line by Line Meaning
I went everywhere for you
I did everything for you, searching every possible place.
I even did my hair for you
I took extra care to present myself to please you.
I bought new underwear, they're blue
I invested in myself for you, buying new and special things.
And I wore 'em just the other day
I took the time to wear something new and special just for you.
Love, you know I'll fight for you
My love for you is so strong that I will always stand up and defend you.
I left on the porch light for you
I want you to know I'm here for you and you are always welcome.
Whether you are sweet or cruel
No matter how you act, I will love you and be by your side.
I'm gonna love you either way
My love is unconditional and will never fade away.
Love, oh love
My feelings for you are so powerful and intense.
I gotta tell you how I feel about you
I have to express my love to you and make it known.
'Cause I, oh I
Because my feelings for you are so strong and all-consuming.
Can't go a minute without your love
I need your love to survive and can't imagine life without it.
Like a satellite
I am constantly orbiting around you and drawn to you.
I'm in orbit all the way around you
I am completely consumed by my love for you and always circling in your world.
And I would fall out into the night
Without your love, I feel lost and alone and would spiral out of control.
Love, I got it bad for you
My love for you is so strong and all-consuming that it affects my well-being.
I saved the best I have for you
I have been preparing to give my all and best to you.
You sometimes make me sad and blue
Sometimes you hurt me, but I will love you no matter what.
Wouldn't have it any other way
I choose to love you and wouldn't give up on us and our love.
Love, my aim is straight and true
My love and devotion to you is focused and precise in everything I do.
Cupid's arrow is just for you
My love and all the romantic gestures that come with it are meant only for you.
I even painted my toenails for you
I took time and effort to prepare myself and my appearance for you.
Where you go, I'll follow
I am always committed and will be with you no matter where life takes us.
You set the pace, we'll take it fast or slow
I am willing to go at your pace and do everything you want to make you happy.
I'll follow in your way
I will always follow in your footsteps and do everything for you.
You got me, you got me
You have captured my heart and I am drawn to you like a magnet.
A force more powerful than gravity
My love for you is strong and unbreakable even though there are external forces that may try to intervene.
It's physics, there's no escape
My love is a natural law and can't be denied or ignored.
Love, love love
My love for you is so intense and all-encompassing that I have to repeat it.
Love
My love for you is my everything and defines every aspect of my life.
Love
My love for you will never fade and is eternal.
Love
My love for you is the only thing that matters.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Julie Frost, John Gordon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@nekonebitan1767
I went everywhere for you
I even did my hair for you
I bought new underwear, they're blue
And I wore 'em just the other day
Love, you know I'll fight for you
I left on the porch light for you
Whether you are sweet or cruel
I'm gonna love you either way
Love, oh love
I gotta tell you how I feel about you
'Cause I, oh I
Can't go a minute without your love
Like a satellite
I'm in orbit all the way around you
And I would fall out into the night
Can't go a minute without your love
Love, I got it bad for you
I saved the best I have for you
You sometimes make me sad and blue
Wouldn't have it any other way
Love, my aim is straight and true
Cupid's arrow is just for you
I even painted my toenails for you
I did it just the other day
Love, oh love
I gotta tell you how I feel about you
'Cause I, oh I
Can't go a minute without your love
Like a satellite
I'm in orbit all the way around you
And I would fall out into the night
Can't go a minute without your
Love, oh love
I gotta tell you how I feel about you
'Cause I, oh I
Can't go a minute without your love
Where you go, I'll follow
You set the pace, we'll take it fast or slow
I'll follow in your way
Oh oh oh
You got me, you got me
A force more powerful than gravity
It's physics, there's no escape
Love, my aim is straight and true
Cupid's arrow is just for you
I even painted my toenails for you
I did it just the other day
Love, oh love
I gotta tell you how I feel about you
'Cause I, oh I
Can't go a minute without your love
Like a satellite
I'm in orbit all the way around you
And I would fall out into the night
Can't go a minute without your
Love, oh love
I gotta tell you how I feel about you
'Cause I, oh I
Can't go a minute without your love
Love, love, love
Love
Love
Love
@stephenmuckle4185
Germans in 2010: "Europe hates us, no one will vote for us, we'll never win" Lena: "Halte mein bier"
@sirescanor3936
Never use google translate for German translations it’s terrible
@richbitch836
SIR ESCANOR Warum? Ist doch richtig. An „Halte mein Bier“ ist nichts falsch. Man kann es vielleicht auch anders formulieren, aber es ist nicht falsch.
@richbitch836
McGunther Das kannst du nicht wissen. Oder kennst du jede einzelne deutschsprachige Person im Universum? Wie man es sagt ist doch völlig egal, aber Fakt ist, dass es nicht falsch ist. Jeder kann es doch so ausdrücken wie er möchte...🙂
@richbitch836
ZER0 Wie du meinst...🤷🏻♂️
@that1niceguy246
Please don't use Google translate for stuff like this. You understand the meaning but for god's sake don't even think about saying that to any native speaker, Hold my beer is a phrase that we don't use for that.
Here is a better and just as understandable way:
... Lena: with the rhythm of Uptown Funk "Stop, wait a minute"
@egesanli619
Song: 65M views
5M: normal listeners
60M: angry Turkish people who say "how could this song win?!?!"
@ozguratl5346
MANGA SHOULD WİN
@egeates6613
@@ozguratl5346 hay boş muhabbetinizin aaaaaaamk
@youngbischof1397
Bullshit