Kamikaze
Orbital Lyrics


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How could that happen?
How could that happen again?
Where the fuck was I looking
When all his horses came in?
And he built a whole army
Of kamikaze

10,000 willing
Pilots flying
Interfacing
Space and beyond
Built an army
To come and find me

Beyond all reason
Beyond all my hopes
The call of duty
Another war zone
(makes me moan)

Kamikaze you can't touch me, kamikaze

Eight miles high
He walks his path
And I follow mine
One tooth for one eye
He's come to find me

10,000 willing
Pilots flying
Interfacing
Space and beyond
Here is his army
Inter space here we come





Kamikaze, you don't touch me
Space here we come

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Orbital's song Kamikaze appear to convey a sense of confusion and alarm at the sudden arrival of an invading force, an army of kamikazes, and the singer's apparent failure to anticipate or prepare for this event. The lines "How could that happen? How could that happen again?" suggests a sense of disbelief that this could be occurring once more, perhaps after previous experiences of similar attacks. The singer questions where they were looking or how they missed the signs that led to the arrival of the kamikaze army.


The second verse further elaborates on the scale of the attack, with "10,000 willing pilots" ready to risk their lives in what appears to be a war or battle. The use of the phrase "beyond all reason" suggests that this is an irrational or extreme action, perhaps driven by desperation or fanaticism. Despite this, the singer seems resigned to their fate, with the repetition of "Here is his army, Inter space here we come" suggesting a sense of inevitability or acceptance.


The final verse introduces a new character, "He walks his path, And I follow mine", and suggests that the singer is being pursued by this individual or group. The line "One tooth for one eye" suggests a willingness to fight, even with limited resources. However, the repeated refrain of "Kamikaze, you can't touch me" suggests a defiance or confidence that the singer will survive the attack.


Line by Line Meaning

How could that happen?
Expressing confusion about a certain event that occurred.


How could that happen again?
Repeating the previous line to emphasize the confusion and disbelief.


Where the fuck was I looking / When all his horses came in?
Asking oneself a rhetorical question about the time when the situation spiraled out of control and exploring the reasons behind it.


And he built a whole army / Of kamikaze
Describing the antagonist’s actions of creating a group of highly committed individuals, ready to do whatever it takes to achieve their goals.


10,000 willing / Pilots flying / Interfacing / Space and beyond / Built an army / To come and find me
Reinforcing the message of the previous line with specific details about the enemy's military power and their ultimate goal to capture the artist.


Beyond all reason / Beyond all my hopes / The call of duty / Another war zone / (makes me moan)
Reflecting on the futility of life and the constant conflicts one faces despite their hopes and dreams. The last line is a sigh of resignation.


Kamikaze you can't touch me, kamikaze
Asserting oneself and denying the enemy's power over the singer.


Eight miles high / He walks his path / And I follow mine / One tooth for one eye / He's come to find me
Depicting the enemy's intimidating presence and highlighting the power dynamic between the two opposing sides.


10,000 willing / Pilots flying / Interfacing / Space and beyond / Here is his army / Inter space here we come
Further emphasizing the strength of the enemy's army and their relentless pursuit of the artist using advanced technology.


Kamikaze, you don't touch me / Space here we come
Reaffirming the artist's confidence in their ability to overcome the enemy and reach for the stars despite the odds.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.,
Written by: POLLY HARVEY

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