Alligator Sky
Owl City Lyrics
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And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go
Uh uh, that's not a plane, that's me
I'm sittin' where I'm supposed to
Floatin' on the cloud, can't nobody come close to
So now my ceiling is painted with cosmic spaces
Firecracker to the moon, keep your eyes shut
Blastin' off like a rocket from the ground up
I used to catch a cab on the Monday
Now the taxi's sellin' lights on the runway
Fly, condo on the Milky Way
A house on the cloud and God's my landlord
And for my rent all I pay is my drive
I got that
So if you need me you can find me in the alligator sky
Where was I when the rockets came to life
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Into the alligator sky)
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go
Roller coaster through the atmosphere
I'm drowning in this starry serenade
Where ecstasy becomes cavalier
My imagination's taking me away
Reverie, whisper in my ear
I'm scared to death that I'll never be afraid
Roller coaster through the atmosphere
My imagination's taking me away
Uh, now I'ma dance like I never dance
Sing like I never sing, dream like I never dream
Or try to, 'cause we've been lied to
That the sun is somethin' that we can't fly to
Well, I sit on my star and see street lights
Look up, ha, you'll miss me if you blink twice
Imagination is hot and if you got it you can meet me
When you see me in the alligator sky
Where was I when the rockets came to life
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Into the alligator sky)
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go
Where was I when the rockets came to life
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go
In the alligator sky?
In the alligator sky?
In the alligator sky?
In the alligator sky?
The song "Alligator Sky" by Owl City seems to be describing the experience of floating in a dream-like state through the sky, with references to rockets, clouds, and cosmic spaces. The opening lines, "Where was I when the rockets came to life, and carried you away into the alligator sky?" seem to refer to the feeling of being swept away by an otherworldly experience, perhaps a metaphor for falling in love or achieving a personal goal.
The lyrics also reference imagination and the power of dreaming, as in the lines, "Imagination is hot and if you got it you can meet me, when you see me in the alligator sky." The repeated refrain of "I'm never letting go" reinforces the idea of holding onto dreams and never giving up on them.
Overall, the song seems to be a celebration of creativity, imagination, and the limitless possibilities of the human mind. It encourages listeners to embrace their dreams and pursue them with passion and persistence.
Line by Line Meaning
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
When the world around you is changing fast, it's easy to lose your bearings and wonder where you fit in.
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Life can sweep you off your feet and take you to places of which you never dreamed, seemingly as if by magic.
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead,
The future is a mystery, no matter how much you try to plan for it, and that can be scary at times.
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go
Even in the face of uncertainty, you can hold onto your dreams and aspirations and never let them slip away.
Roller coaster through the atmosphere,
Life is an adventure, full of ups and downs and unexpected twists and turns.
I'm drowning in this starry serenade,
The beauty and wonder of the world can truly take your breath away.
Where ecstasy becomes cavalier,
In moments of joy and pure bliss, you can feel invincible, like nothing can bring you down.
My imagination's taking me away.
Sometimes, the best way to navigate the world is to let your imagination run wild and take you to new places and new possibilities.
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead,
The unknown can be a daunting prospect, but it's also a grand adventure, full of opportunity and possibility.
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go!
No matter what the future holds, you can hold onto your dreams and aspirations and never let them slip away.
Uh, now I'ma dance like I never dance,
Embrace life and live it fully, unafraid to be joyful and expressive.
Sing like I never sing, dream like I never dream,
You have the power to create your own reality and to fill it with music and wonder, if you let yourself.
Imagination is hot and if you got it you can meet me,
The greatest adventures are often those that exist only in the mind, and as long as you have the power of imagination, you can find your way to new frontiers and discoveries.
When you see me in the alligator sky.
When you embrace your imagination and your dreams, you open yourself up to a whole new world of possibilities in life.
In the alligator sky?
The 'alligator sky' represents the fantastical and wondrous world that lies beyond our own, waiting to be discovered and explored.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Adam R. Young
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[Chorus: Adam Young]
Where was I when the rockets came to life
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though, I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go
[Verse 1: Shawn Crystopher]
Uh uh, that's not a plane, that's me
I'm sitting where I'm supposed to
Floating on the cloud, can't nobody come close to
The concrete and the sky switch places
So now my ceiling is painted with cosmic spaces
Firecracker to the moon, keep your eyes shut
Blasting off like a rocket from the ground up
Heh, I used to catch a cab on the Monday
Now the taxi's selling lights on the runway, fly high
Condo on the milky way
A house on the cloud and God's my landlord
And for my rent, all I pay is my drive
Got that, so if you need me, you can find me in the alligator sky
[Chorus: Adam Young]
Where was I when the rockets came to life
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though, I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go
[Bridge: Adam Young]
Rollercoaster through the atmosphere
I'm drowning in this starry serenade
Where ecstasy becomes cavalier
Imagination's taking me away
Reverie whispered in my ear
I'm scared to death that I'll never be afraid
Rollercoaster through the atmosphere
Imagination's taking me away
[Verse 2: Shawn Chrystopher]
Uh, now I'mma dance like I never danced
Sing like I never sing, dream like I've never dreamed
Or-or tried to, because we've been lied to
That the sun is something that we can't fly to
Well, I sit on my star and see street lights
Look up, ha, you'll miss me if you blink twice
Imagination is high and if you got it you can meet me
When you see me in the alligator sky
[Chorus: Adam Young & Shawn Chrystopher]
Where was I when the rockets came to life (Boom)
And carried you away into the alligator sky? (Into the alligator sky)
Even though, I'll never know what's up ahead (I never know)
I'm never letting go (Never letting go)
I'm never letting go (Owl City)
Where was I when the rockets came to life (Keep your eyes shut)
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Uh, like a rocket from the ground up)
Even though, I'll never know what's up ahead (On the Milky Way)
I'm never letting go (I'ma dream like I've never dreamed)
I'm never letting go
[Outro: Adam Young & Shawn Chrystopher]
Never letting go (Ih, yeah)
In the alligator sky
In the alligator sky
In the alligator sky
In the alligator sky
Look up, ha, you'll miss me if you blink twice
In the alligator sky
@quantamioshowler8390
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go!
Uh uh, that’s not a plane, that’s me,
I’m sittin’ where I’m s’pposed to,
Floatin’ on the cloud, can’t nobody come close to,
The concrete and the sky switch places,
So now my ceiling is painted with cosmic spaces,
Firecracker to the moon,
Keep your eyes shut,
Blastin’ off like a rocket from the ground up,
(Heh)
I used to catch a cab on the Monday.
Now the taxi’s sellin’ lights on the runway,
Fly, condo on the Milky Way,
A house on the cloud and God’s my landlord,
And for my rent all I pay is my drive,
I got that.
So if you need me you can find me in the alligator sky.
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Into the alligator sky)
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
(Heh)
I’m never letting go,
(Uh uh)
I’m never letting go!
(Yeah uh)
Roller coaster through the atmosphere,
I’m drowning in this starry serenade,
Where ecstasy becomes cavalier,
My imagination’s taking me away.
Reverie, whisper in my ear.
I’m scared to death that I’ll never be afraid,
Roller coaster through the atmosphere,
My imagination’s taking me away.
Uh, now Imma dance like I never dance,
Sing like I never sing,
Dream like I never dream,
Or try to, ’cause we’ve been lied to,
That the sun is somethin’ that we can’t fly to,
Well, I sit on my star and see street lights,
Look up, ha, you’ll miss me if you blink twice,
(Hehe)
Imagination is high and if you got it you can meet me,
When you see me in the alligator sky.
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
(Boom!)
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Into the alligator sky)
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
(I never know)
I’m never letting go,
(Never lettin’ go)
I’m never letting go!
(Uh)
(Heheh)
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
(Keep your eyes shut)
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Like a rocket from from the ground up)
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
(On the Milky Way)
I’m never letting go,
(Imma dream like I never dream)
I’m never letting go!
(Uh yeah)
In the alligator sky?
(In the alligator sky)
In the alligator sky?
(Look up, you’d miss me if you blink twice)
In the alligator sky?
(In the alligator sky?)
In the alligator sky?
@jolenecasvac9193
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go
Uh uh, that’s not a plane, that’s me,
I’m sittin’ where I’m supposed to,
Floatin’ on the cloud, can’t nobody come close to,
The concrete and the sky switch places,
So now my ceiling is painted with cosmic spaces,
Firecracker to the moon, keep your eyes shut,
Blastin’ off like a rocket from the ground up,
I used to catch a cab on the Monday,
Now the taxi’s sellin’ lights on the runway,
Fly, condo on the Milky Way,
A house on the cloud and God’s my landlord,
And for my rent all I pay is my drive,
I got that
So if you need me you can find me in the alligator sky.
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Into the alligator sky)
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go!
Roller coaster through the atmosphere,
I’m drowning in this starry serenade,
Where ecstasy becomes cavalier,
My imagination’s taking me away.
Reverie, whisper in my ear,
I’m scared to death that I’ll never be afraid,
Roller coaster through the atmosphere,
My imagination’s taking me away.
Uh, now I’ma dance like I never dance,
Sing like I never sing, dream like I never dream,
Or try to, ’cause we’ve been lied to,
That the sun is somethin’ that we can’t fly to,
Well, I sit on my star and see street lights,
Look up, ha, you’ll miss me if you blink twice,
Imagination is hot and if you got it you can meet me,
When you see me in the alligator sky.
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Into the alligator sky)
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go!
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go!
In the alligator sky?
In the alligator sky?
In the alligator sky?
In the alligator sky?
@carlolo9569
I hate how underrated owl city is. He deserves more.
@owenbush2991
Carlolo 956 tbh the chances are that the only reason why is that he doesn’t make new songs very often
@marcelkasaga3977
You right, for me he the best singer ever
@JordanMillsTracks
Hes not that underrated tbh, this has 16 million views lol
@JordanMillsTracks
@jooniejoonie yp no, they were saying he's underrated, not overrated
@guffingtonreal
He only ever had a couple hits, released a few mediocre albums that sold poorly, and then he was kicked off his label and didn't release another album for a few years, that's why he's underrated
@jakubmodrzew1415
Owl City will never get old. Because he's Young.
@Howthetoastcrumbled
Eyyyyyy
@sen0440
:)
@boboddy5544
Good one.