Nilsson also refers to a Dutch guitar pop band From Alkmaar The Netherlands which existed form 1997 till 2003. The band was fronted by singer Marieke Eelman. After their split in 2001 Marieke Eelman formed the band Eelman (after her last name) in 2003 together with Nilsson bassplayer Wilco Witte.
Spaceman
Nilsson Lyrics
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Bang, bang, shoot 'em up to the moon (bang, bang)
Bang, bang, shoot 'em up one, two, three (one, two, three, four)
I wanted to be a spaceman, that's what I wanted to be
But now that I am a spaceman
Nobody cares about me
Hey, Mother Earth, won't'cha bring me back down safely to the sea?
I wanted to make a good run, I wanted to go to the moon
I knew that it had to be fun
I told 'em to send me real soon
I wanted to be a spaceman, I wanted to be it so bad
But now that I am a spaceman I'd rather be back on the pad
Hey, Mother Earth, won't'cha bring me back down safely to the sea?
Around and around and around and around is just a lot of lunacy (yeah)
(Yeah)
'Round and around and around and around and around (so bring me back down)
'Round and around and around and around and around, safe on the ground
Hey, Mother Earth, better bring me back down safely to the sea
But around and around and around and around is all she ever say to me, yeah
You know I wanted to be a spaceman
That's awhat I wanted to be
But now that I am a spaceman nobody cares about me
Say hey, you Mother Earth, you better bring me back down
I've taken just as much as I can
Around and around and around and around is the problem of a spaceman
The song "Spaceman" by Nilsson tells the story of a man who once dreamed of being an astronaut and traveling to space. In the beginning of the song, he sings about shooting destiny and wanting to be a spaceman, but now that he is one, he feels as though nobody cares about him. His longing for belonging is emphasised in the chorus as he appeals to "Mother Earth" to bring him back down safely to the sea. However, all she ever responds with is "around and around and around and around" which is a metaphor for the repetitive, mundane nature of life as a spaceman.
It is clear that the singer's dreams of adventure and exploration have been replaced by a sense of isolation and desperation. He sings about wanting to make a good run and have fun, but instead, he is stuck in an endless cycle of being in space. The repetition in the song is powerful in conveying the monotony of his life and the complexity of his emotional state. The song is a comment on the difficulties of being an astronaut and the psychological toll that space travel can take on a person.
Line by Line Meaning
Bang, bang, shoot 'em up destiny (bang, bang)
The dangers of space travel - It can result in an assured death.
Bang, bang, shoot 'em up to the moon (bang, bang)
Space exploration - Its ultimate goal to send humans to the moon.
Bang, bang, shoot 'em up one, two, three (one, two, three, four)
The thrill of space travel - An adventurous activity that is based on excitement.
I wanted to be a spaceman, that's what I wanted to be
The dreams and aspirations of a person - The singer always dreamt about being a famous astronaut.
But now that I am a spaceman
Nobody cares about me
The reality of fame - Although the singer has achieved his dream to become an astronaut, he realizes that fame has its consequences.
Hey, Mother Earth, won't'cha bring me back down safely to the sea?
Around and around and around and around is all she ever say to me
Frustration with going in circles - The singer expresses his frustration with the process of reentry and landing, which feels like going in circles.
I wanted to make a good run, I wanted to go to the moon
I knew that it had to be fun
I told 'em to send me real soon
The passion for space travel - The singer was excited to go to space because he believed it was a fun experience.
I wanted to be a spaceman, I wanted to be it so bad
But now that I am a spaceman I'd rather be back on the pad
Disappointment with the reality of space travel - Although the singer always wanted to go to space, the experience wasn't as enjoyable as he had envisioned it to be.
'Round and around and around and around and around (so bring me back down)
'Round and around and around and around and around, safe on the ground
The monotony of space travel - The repetition of orbits around the Earth or Moon, and the desire to return safely back to Earth.
Hey, Mother Earth, better bring me back down safely to the sea
But around and around and around and around is all she ever say to me, yeah
Longing to return home - The singer desperately wants to return to Earth safely but feels like it's taking too long.
You know I wanted to be a spaceman
That's what I wanted to be
But now that I am a spaceman nobody cares about me
Say hey, you Mother Earth, you better bring me back down
I've taken just as much as I can
Around and around and around and around is the problem of a spaceman
The drawbacks of space travel - Although the singer achieved his dream of becoming an astronaut, he feels that he is all alone in space and is experiencing the effects of being in a confined and isolated environment.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY NILSSON
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@smokinjz
Bang, bang, shoot 'em up destiny (bang, bang)
Bang, bang, shoot 'em up to the moon (bang, bang)
Bang, bang, shoot 'em up one, two, three (one, two, three, four)
I wanted to be a spaceman, that's what I wanted to be
But now that I am a spaceman
Nobody cares about me
Hey, Mother Earth, won't'cha bring me back down safely to the sea?
Around and around and around and around is all she ever say to me
I wanted to make a good run, I wanted to go to the moon
I knew that it had to be fun
I told 'em to send me real soon
I wanted to be a spaceman, I wanted to be it so bad
But now that I am a spaceman I'd rather be back on the pad
Hey, Mother Earth, won't'cha bring me back down safely to the sea?
Around and around and around and around is just a lot of lunacy (yeah)
(Yeah)
'Round and around and around and around and around (so bring me back down)
'Round and around and around and around and around, safe on the ground
Hey, Mother Earth, better bring me back down safely to the sea
But around and around and around and around is all she ever say to me, yeah
You know I wanted to be a spaceman
That's awhat I wanted to be
But now that I am a spaceman nobody cares about me
Say hey, you Mother Earth, you better bring me back down
I've taken just as much as I can
Around and around and around and around is the problem of a spaceman
@yaeshogun69
Bang, bang, shoot em' up, destiny
Bang, bang, shoot em' up to the moon
Bang, bang, shoot em' up one, two, three
(One, two, three, four!)
I wanted to be a spaceman
That's what I wanted to be
But now that I am a spaceman
Nobody cares about me
Hey Mother Earth
Won't 'cha bring me back down
Safely to the sea
But 'round and around and around and around
Is all she ever say to me
I wanted to make a good run
I wanted to go to the moon
I knew that it had to be fun
I told 'em to send me real soon
I wanted to be a spaceman
I wanted to be it so bad
But now that I am a spaceman
I'd rather be back on the pad
Hey Mother Earth
Won't 'cha bring me back down
Safely to the sea
'round and around and around and around
Is just a lot of lunacy
(Yeah!)
'round and around and around and around and around
(So bring me back down)
'round and around and around and around and around
Safe on the ground
Hey Mother Earth
Better bring me back down
Safely to the sea
But around and around and around and around
Is all she ever say to me, yeah
You know I wanted to be a spaceman
That's what I wanted to be
But now that I am a spaceman
Nobody cares about me
Say, hey, you Mother Earth
You better bring me back down
I've taken just as much as I can
But around and around and around and around
Is the problem of a spaceman
@Noah-jb9om
Space force brought me here lol
@Nomad327
Same
@torshachatterjee8617
Same
@morosesourpatch8165
Yurd
@yeet2396
Bruh me too
@notbrennan4735
Same lol
@elgato49
It's good to be black on the moon...
GODDAMMIT!
@Toostew
She had... one job
@wartrix6046
That tik tok reference isn't going to age well.
@phyxkes4636
farid knows what good is