Astronauts
Platten Rachel Lyrics
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Have opened up the atmosphere
We'll be so safe up here
Navigating the space, we'll create our own star
And I'll name it after you
We'll be so calm up there, we'll fly around with the quiet air
The sun will bring us 'round again, inhaling and orbiting
Our great planet will fit on the tip of your thumb
And everything that hurts us drops off
I'll be what you want
When everything is gone
Let the world disappear, there are places up here we can hide
We'll be safe way up high
Somewhere only we can find
Hmm, I know it's safe from being called out or evaluated
And people change on a whim, so cue the violence
Let's go rescue a planet that's been thrown away yeah
You'll name it after me
'Cause after all we're only one triumphant bang away
From resting in infinity or darkness or some brighter place
Let's not waste one more second on caring about
Trying to figure out what looks right
'Cause that can't take away that you're mine
I'll be what you want
When everything is gone
Let the world disappear, there are places up here we can hide
Somewhere only we can find
I'll be what you want
When everything is gone
Let the world disappear, there are places up here we can hide
We'll be safe way up high
Somewhere only we can fly
Mine, suddenly the stars got flash lights
The universe will make your eyes shine
Can't you feel away that time stops?
Everything that hurts drops off
Now I'll be what you want
When everything is gone
Let the world disappear, there are places up here we can hide
Somewhere only we can find
I'll be what you want
When everything is gone
Let the world disappear, there are places up here we can hide
We'll be safe way up high
Somewhere only we can find
In "Astronauts," Rachel Platten invites her beloved to escape reality with her and journey to a faraway place where their love can thrive in the calm and quiet air. Platten alludes to space travel and the concept of escaping gravity to find a place where they can be free from the turmoil of the world. They create their own star and name it after each other, symbolizing their all-consuming love. As they fly around, they are awestruck by the universe, and they revel in the fact that time stops, and everything that hurts is forgotten.
The song speaks of a need for a safe space where two people can get away from the judgment, violence, and changing world around them. The lyrics convey the sense of overwhelmedness that can come from trying to keep up with the pace of the world. Platten creates a romantic and intimate universe where the only concern is each other. One of the major takeaways from the song is that love can transcend the hurt and aches of the world, and as long as both partners have each other, they can create their own safe space.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's meet up far away where astronauts and gravity
Have opened up the atmosphere
We'll be so safe up here
Let's find a place far from here, where we can escape the problems of the world and feel secure in the vastness of space.
Navigating the space, we'll create our own star
And I'll name it after you
We'll be so calm up there, we'll fly around with the quiet air
As we travel through space, we will create our own world and I will dedicate it to you. We will experience a sense of tranquility as we move through the silence of space.
The sun will bring us 'round again, inhaling and orbiting
Our great planet will fit on the tip of your thumb
You'll say I finally see how time stops
And everything that hurts us drops off
As we orbit the sun, we will see the earth as just a small dot in the vastness of space. We will experience a sense of timelessness and realize that all our problems on earth are insignificant.
I'll be what you want
When everything is gone
Let the world disappear, there are places up here we can hide
We'll be safe way up high
Somewhere only we can find
I will be there for you in times of need, and we can escape the troubles of the world by hiding in the safety of our own world in space.
Hmm, I know it's safe from being called out or evaluated
And people change on a whim, so cue the violence
Let's go rescue a planet that's been thrown away yeah
You'll name it after me
'Cause after all we're only one triumphant bang away
From resting in infinity or darkness or some brighter place
Let's not waste one more second on caring about
Trying to figure out what looks right
'Cause that can't take away that you're mine
It's safer to be away from the judgment of others, and we should focus on making a difference in the world. Let's create a new world and name it after me, and remember that we are all just a moment away from eternity. Let's not worry about what others think, because what matters is that we have each other.
Mine, suddenly the stars got flash lights
The universe will make your eyes shine
Can't you feel away that time stops?
Everything that hurts drops off
Look how the stars twinkle, and see how the universe shines. Let's experience the timeless nature of space and forget about our problems.
Now I'll be what you want
When everything is gone
Let the world disappear, there are places up here we can hide
Somewhere only we can find
I will be there for you when you need me, and we can escape the troubles of the world by hiding in our own world in space.
I'll be what you want
When everything is gone
Let the world disappear, there are places up here we can hide
We'll be safe way up high
Somewhere only we can find
I will be there to support you during difficult times, and we can find safety and security in space, where no one else can find us.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVE BASSETT, RACHEL PLATTEN
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