Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monster_Magnet
Studio albums
Spine of God (1991)
Superjudge (1993)
Dopes to Infinity (1995)
Powertrip (1998)
God Says No (2001)
Monolithic Baby! (2004)
4-Way Diablo (2007)
Mastermind (2010)
Last Patrol (2013)
Mindfucker (2018)
A Better Dystopia (2021)
2000 Light Years from home
Monster Magnet Lyrics
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We're setting off with soft explosion
Bound for a star with fiery oceans
It's so very lonely, you're a hundred light years from home
Freezing red deserts turn to dark
Energy here in every part
It's so very lonely, you're six hundred light years from home
It's so very lonely, you're a thousand light years from home
It's so very lonely, you're a thousand light years from home
Bell flight fourteen, you now can land
Seen you on Aldebaran, safe on the green desert sand
It's so very lonely, you're two thousand light years from home
It's so very lonely, you're two thousand light years from home
The lyrics of "2000 Light Years from Home" by Monster Magnet talks about a journey through space. The lines "Sun turning round with graceful motion, we're setting off with a soft explosion" could be interpreted as the launch of a spaceship or a journey through the galaxy. The "fiery oceans" could be a metaphor for the stars and planets, and the fact that they are "bound for a star" suggests that they have a specific destination in mind. However, the lyrics soon turn to a sense of loneliness, reflecting the isolation that can be felt on long journeys through space. "It's so very lonely, you're a hundred/six hundred/thousand/two thousand light years from home" suggests that the journey is long, and distance is measured in light-years.
As the lyrics progress, the imagery becomes darker, with "freezing red deserts turning to dark" and a sense of "energy here in every part." This could refer to the increasing danger and intensity of the journey, as the crew gets closer to their destination. The repetition of "It's so very lonely" underscores the isolation and emotional strain of the journey.
The last few lines of the song suggest a kind of relief, with the mention of "Bell flight fourteen" (perhaps a reference to a specific space mission) and the image of landing on "green desert sand." This implies that the crew has reached their destination and is safe. However, the final line's repetition of "It's so very lonely" suggests that even though they have succeeded, the cost was high.
Line by Line Meaning
Sun turnin' 'round with graceful motion
The sun moves in a beautiful, fluid motion
We're setting off with soft explosion
We're launching gently into space
Bound for a star with fiery oceans
Our destination is a star with blazing seas
It's so very lonely, you're a hundred light years from home
Being only a hundred light years away from home already feels incredibly isolated
Freezing red deserts turn to dark
The cold, red deserts we pass by slowly fade into darkness
Energy here in every part
Even in the empty vastness of space, energy and movement can be found everywhere
It's so very lonely, you're six hundred light years from home
As we travel further from home, the loneliness intensifies
It's so very lonely, you're a thousand light years from home
Our journey has taken us to a distance where the sheer magnitude of our isolation is felt
Bell flight fourteen, you now can land
We've arrived at our destination and can finally touch down
Seen you on Aldebaran, safe on the green desert sand
We've reached a planet named Aldebaran and are now safely grounded on its green deserts
It's so very lonely, you're two thousand light years from home
Even though we've reached our goal, the immense distance from our home planet is still hauntingly isolating
It's so very lonely, you're two thousand light years from home
The same line is repeated, emphasizing the deep sense of loneliness felt in this vast, alien space
Contributed by Samuel P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Johan Falk
Best coverband on earth. This, Brainstorm, Into the Void & 3 Kingfisher is just example. Dave is a geni. Their own stuff is even better !
Mark Napier
While 4-Way Diablo isn't considered one of their best albums, it certainly had some kickass tracks on it. This being one of the best of those...nice job with the upload
Sarah Smile
I believe every album by them I'd the best. I respect them so much
terry cahoe
I always liked Monster Magnet ,now I think they are one of the best rock bands great cover of the Stones!
Christopher Begley
Fucking beast o space metals Trip sounds and grooving
superzapper
Most under rated band in history along with the Flat Duo Jets and TAD
William Palladino
Love the Stones ... WORSHIP Monster Magnet. Awesome cover.
Travis Poole
I'm a big fan of both. Funny enough I didn't know about the RS version (original) This Monster Magnet version does the original true justice. True Flattery to the Rolling Stones! But then again, thats the mastermind of Dave Wyndorf.....
guilleDCF
nobody knew the original. not even jagger.
Syd bysyd
This is a brilliant cover!