Countdown
Mic's Lyrics

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We're leaving together,
But still it's farewell
And maybe we'll come back,
To earth, who can tell?
I guess there is no one to blame
We're leaving ground
Will things ever be the same again?

It's the final countdown,
We're heading for Venus and still we stand tall
Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all

With so many light years to go and things to be found
I'm sure that we'll all miss her so.

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Mic's "Countdown" reflect on the emotion of leaving Earth, as the singer and their companions embark on a journey to Venus. While their exit is bittersweet, there is an overwhelming sense of excitement and adventure. The lyrics ponder if they will return to Earth at some point in the future or if their new home will be among the stars. There is a sadness in the moment of separation, but there is also hope for what lies ahead.

The second verse highlights the enormity of their mission. They are traveling through space to a new planet, one which may already have inhabitants. The line "with so many light years to go and things to be found" suggests that their journey is just beginning and the possibilities are endless. Despite this, there remains a sense of longing for what they have left behind. The final line "I'm sure that we'll all miss her so" brings the focus back to Earth, the planet that the singer and their companions have left behind.

Overall, "Countdown" captures the mixed emotions that come with leaving home and embarking on a new adventure. While there is excitement and anticipation for what lies ahead, there is also a sense of loss and sadness for what has been left behind.

Line by Line Meaning

We're leaving together,
We are departing together as a group,

But still it's farewell
Although we are departing, we bid our farewells,

And maybe we'll come back,
It is possible that we may return,

To earth, who can tell?
It is uncertain whether we will return to earth or not,

I guess there is no one to blame
There is no one to hold responsible for our departure,

We're leaving ground
We are departing from the surface of the planet,

Will things ever be the same again?
Is it possible for the world as we know it to return to its previous state?

It's the final countdown,
This is the ultimate moment,

We're heading for Venus and still we stand tall
We are moving forward, undeterred,

Cause maybe they've seen us and welcome us all
Perhaps they have acknowledged our arrival and accept us all,

With so many light years to go and things to be found
There's a long journey ahead of us with so much to discover,