05. Your Neighborhood Spaceman
Peeping Tom Lyrics


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I'm your neighborhood spaceman.
You don't know who I am,
or where I've been.

Circling like a satellite.
Sigh post in the sky,
look at me.
Religious ???????????(no clue)
The world is shaking me,
so the same(?).

So now I'm gonna sing,
I'm comin' home.
You hear my song through the galaxy.

Time's light has reached your eyes.
World has lived and died, but we're here.

Time and space are landing right where we're standing.
Open up your hand and something good will happen.
Drinking on the sun,
we found a whole new planet.
Stars align a thousand times that old black magic.

When no one is looking,
ain't gonna shut my mouth and I'm crying out.
When no one is looking,
I'm on the balcony singing the serenade.
When no one is looking,
I swallow thunder clouds, I kiss the hollowed ground.
When no one is looking,
I eat the desert sand and drink the Rio Grande.
When no one is looking,.
I'm crying raindrops and chewing mountain tops.
When no one is looking,
I break another rhyme and I'm stopping time.

I'm your neighborhood spaceman,
and your breath is moving through me.
On the surface of this moon I can say to you, "It's okay."
Somebody inside of us makes this joy a must(?),
then we'll be knee deep in ecstasy no gravity to hold us down again.
Were Free!
A thousand light years from this place,
I see the look on your face and I'm there.

Time and space are landing right where we're standing.
Open up your hand and something good will happen.
Drinking on the sun,
we found a whole new planet.
Stars align a thousand times that old black magic.

When no one is looking,
I'm gonna buckle down, I'm gonna hit the ground.
When no one is looking,
I got to understand, I'm packin' up again.
When no one is looking,
I'll pull the car around cause I'm leaving town.
When no one is looking,
I'm just a rocket man , I've seen the Vatican(?).
I'll never give up,
I'll never let you down, I'll bring you the crown.
I'll never give up,
but On the Other hand I wanna be the man.
I'll never give up,
I'll never let you down, I'll bring you the crown.




I'm courageous enough,
but on the other hand I'm out of here, my friend

Overall Meaning

The song "Your Neighborhood Spaceman" by Peeping Tom featuring Jel and Odd Nosam has a cosmic and hopeful tone, with a sense of adventure and freedom. The lyrics seem to be sung from the perspective of an anonymous, space-traveling figure who has been observing the world and its inhabitants from afar. This spaceman is singing to those on Earth, telling them that he is among them and that they can hear his song through the galaxy.


The song explores the ideas of time, space, and the human condition. The line "Time and space are landing right where we're standing" suggests that the spaceman is able to see the entirety of time and space, yet is also in the present moment, standing among humans on Earth. The words "Open up your hand and something good will happen" seem to express a sense of hope and possibility for positive change, and the line "were free" offers a sense of liberation and empowerment.


The chorus of the song repeats the lines "When no one is looking, I'm _____" with each verse filling in the blank. This adds a sense of intimacy and honesty, as if the spaceman is revealing his true self and vulnerability when no one else is around. The song ends with the spaceman declaring that he will never give up, but also expressing a desire for adventure and change.


Interesting Facts:
Interesting Facts
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Line by Line Meaning

I'm your neighborhood spaceman.
I am an extraterrestrial being who roams around your neighborhood.


You don't know who I am, or where I've been.
My presence here is unknown to you, and my past origin is a mystery.


Circling like a satellite.
I am moving around in a circular orbit, like a man-made artificial object revolving around the earth.


Sigh post in the sky, look at me.
I am a significant presence in the sky, like a signpost to be looked upon.


Religious ???????????(no clue)
N/A


The world is shaking me, so the same?.
The worldly environment is affecting me similarly like it affects you, with ups and downs in life.


So now I'm gonna sing, I'm comin' home.
I have decided to sing and express my feelings, as I feel a sense of belongingness here.


You hear my song through the galaxy.
My voice and expression can be heard throughout the galaxy, indicating a widespread influence.


Time's light has reached your eyes.
The passage of time has led you to perceive the world around you accordingly.


World has lived and died, but we're here.
The world has faced and overcome death, but humans still exist and continue living.


Time and space are landing right where we're standing.
The concept of time and space is present and impactful in our current existence.


Open up your hand and something good will happen.
Be open in your approach, and positivity will come your way.


Drinking on the sun, we found a whole new planet.
We are experiencing something extraordinary, like consuming the sun while discovering a new planet.


Stars align a thousand times that old black magic.
The alignment of the stars is a magical occurrence, happening a thousand times.


When no one is looking, ain't gonna shut my mouth and I'm crying out.
When no one is observing, I won't keep quiet and will express myself openly.


When no one is looking, I'm on the balcony singing the serenade.
When no one is watching, I am singing romantically on the balcony.


When no one is looking, I swallow thunder clouds, I kiss the hollowed ground.
When no one is around, I am taking in the power of the thunderstorm, and even kissing the earth in reverence.


When no one is looking, I eat the desert sand and drink the Rio Grande.
When nobody else is present, I consume even a harsh substance like desert sand, and drink from the Rio Grande river.


When no one is looking, I'm crying raindrops and chewing mountain tops.
When alone, I am shedding tears and chewing even the toughest of things like mountain tops.


When no one is looking, I break another rhyme and I'm stopping time.
When nobody is observing, I am innovatively breaking and creating a new rhythm, and even pausing time.


and your breath is moving through me.
I am being impacted by your presence and energy, right now.


On the surface of this moon I can say to you, 'It's okay.'
Being on this moon's surface makes me feel calm and I can assure you that everything is alright.


Somebody inside of us makes this joy a must(?), then we'll be knee deep in ecstasy no gravity to hold us down again.
If we can tap into the inner source of happiness, it will be intoxicating and beyond anything that terrestrial gravity can control.


Were Free!
We are mentally and emotionally liberated at this moment.


A thousand light years from this place, I see the look on your face and I'm there.
Even being thousands of light-years away, I can perceive your emotions and be there for you.


I'm gonna buckle down, I'm gonna hit the ground.
I am gearing up and preparing to work hard.


When no one is looking, I got to understand, I'm packin' up again.
When no one is around, I am aware that it is time for me to pack up and move out.


When no one is looking, I'll pull the car around cause I'm leaving town.
When nobody is observing me, I will get the car ready as I am planning to depart from town.


When no one is looking, I'm just a rocket man , I've seen the Vatican(?).
When nobody is watching, I am feeling like an astronaut and even seemingly encountering the Vatican.


I'll never give up, I'll never let you down, I'll bring you the crown.
I am determined to never give up, let you down, and to even bring you the victory.


but On the Other hand I wanna be the man.
However, I also aspire to stay true and be the man that I am.


I'm courageous enough, but on the other hand I'm out of here, my friend.
I have enough courage and strength to face anything, but also ready to leave at any moment, my friend.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

eleni ff

I'm your neighborhood spaceman.
You don't know who I am,
or where I've been.
Circling like a satellite.
Sigh post in the sky,
look at me.
I'm really just a tamborine
The world is shaking me,
so listen.
cause now I'm gonna sing,
I'm comin' home.
You hear my song through the galaxy.
Time's light has reached your eyes.
World has lived and died, but we're here.
Time and space are landing right where we're standing.
Open up your hand and something good will happen.
Drinking on the sun,
we found a whole new planet.
Stars align a thousand times that old black magic.
When no one is looking,
ain't gonna shut my mouth and I'm crying out.
When no one is looking,
I'm on the balcony singing the serenade.
When no one is looking,
I swallow thunder clouds, I kiss the hollowed ground.
When no one is looking,
I eat the desert sand and drink the Rio Grande.
When no one is looking,.
I'm crying raindrops and chewing mountain tops.
When no one is looking,
I break another rhyme and I'm stopping time.
I'm your neighborhood spaceman,
and your breath is moving through me.
On the surface of this moon I can say to you, It's okay
Somebody inside of us makes this joy a must(?),
then we'll be knee deep in ecstasy no gravity to hold us down again.
Were Free!
A thousand light years from this place,
I see the look on your face and I'm there.
Time and space are landing right where we're standing.
Open up your hand and something good will happen.
Drinking on the sun,
we found a whole new planet.
Stars align a thousand times that old black magic.
When no one is looking,
I'm gonna buckle down, I'm gonna hit the ground.
When no one is looking,
I got to understand, I'm packin' up again.
When no one is looking,
I'll pull the car around cause I'm leaving town.
When no one is looking,
I'm just a rocket man , I've seen the light again(?).
I'll never give up,
I'll never let you down, I'll break through the crowd
I'll never give up,
but On the Other hand I wanna be the man.
I'll never give up,
I'll never let you down, I'll break through the crowd
I'm courageous enough,
but on the other hand I'm out of here, my friend



All comments from YouTube:

volaris123d

Mike Patton makes any song he does sound amazing

Vishnu Stirs

"When No one is looking I cry rain drops, & chew on mountain tops..!" How great is this? In the body of work of Patton it's icing on the cake of awesome.

Pajama Link

I believe this is the first ever song I listened to by Mike Patton. Brings back childhood memories.

thefury171

Patton is just Patton, he is a great vocalist, and yes, you did a good job of describing his lyrics xD

Jillian Pantano

Mike Patton is so damn talented

Reuben Alvear

Pound for pound, M. Patton is the best vocalist out there, imo.

eleni ff

I'm your neighborhood spaceman.
You don't know who I am,
or where I've been.
Circling like a satellite.
Sigh post in the sky,
look at me.
I'm really just a tamborine
The world is shaking me,
so listen.
cause now I'm gonna sing,
I'm comin' home.
You hear my song through the galaxy.
Time's light has reached your eyes.
World has lived and died, but we're here.
Time and space are landing right where we're standing.
Open up your hand and something good will happen.
Drinking on the sun,
we found a whole new planet.
Stars align a thousand times that old black magic.
When no one is looking,
ain't gonna shut my mouth and I'm crying out.
When no one is looking,
I'm on the balcony singing the serenade.
When no one is looking,
I swallow thunder clouds, I kiss the hollowed ground.
When no one is looking,
I eat the desert sand and drink the Rio Grande.
When no one is looking,.
I'm crying raindrops and chewing mountain tops.
When no one is looking,
I break another rhyme and I'm stopping time.
I'm your neighborhood spaceman,
and your breath is moving through me.
On the surface of this moon I can say to you, It's okay
Somebody inside of us makes this joy a must(?),
then we'll be knee deep in ecstasy no gravity to hold us down again.
Were Free!
A thousand light years from this place,
I see the look on your face and I'm there.
Time and space are landing right where we're standing.
Open up your hand and something good will happen.
Drinking on the sun,
we found a whole new planet.
Stars align a thousand times that old black magic.
When no one is looking,
I'm gonna buckle down, I'm gonna hit the ground.
When no one is looking,
I got to understand, I'm packin' up again.
When no one is looking,
I'll pull the car around cause I'm leaving town.
When no one is looking,
I'm just a rocket man , I've seen the light again(?).
I'll never give up,
I'll never let you down, I'll break through the crowd
I'll never give up,
but On the Other hand I wanna be the man.
I'll never give up,
I'll never let you down, I'll break through the crowd
I'm courageous enough,
but on the other hand I'm out of here, my friend

Carbongle

eleni ff u da man!

lonelysound

Gran cancion, mi favorita del disco!!pese a las opiniones divididas a mi me gusto mucho este proyecto de Patton..:)

Business Party Podcast

Such a great album

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