Astronaut
Port Cities Lyrics
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Before the so called life got in the way
8 miles high, I turned the light switch on
Laugh at all the games I use to play
But I had a dream when I was seven
Secret door at the back of heaven
I woke up the second I walked in
And everything just gets so complicated
I watched them send the rocket up in florida
And everybody cheered and waved goodbye
I imagined it was me up in the captains chair
Leaving laws of gravity behind
Now the weight is heavy on my sholders
Nine to five I'mgetting older
Truth be told it really aint that bad
And over time the dream got old and faded
And everthing just gets so complicated
Instrumental
Well All I ever wanted to be was an astronaut
I guess its a little late for that right now
And i get up every morning just to punch the clock
And take the number 8 bus 'cross town
Well I try my best not to regret it
Most of the time I just forget it
Maybe another place some other time
Cause after all the dream got old and faded
And everything just gets so complicated
But all I ever wanted to be was an astronaut
The song "Astronaut" by Port Cities reflects on the childhood dream of becoming an astronaut that slowly fades away as life becomes more complicated. The lyrics paint a picture of a person who once dreamed of being an astronaut, but due to the demands of life, the dream gradually became less of a priority. The song begins with the line "All I ever wanted to be was an astronaut, before the so-called life got in the way," indicating that the singer had a clear ambition that was put on hold because of daily responsibilities. The singer then visualizes themselves in their childhood playing games that they can no longer participate in because they have to take care of work responsibilities. He/she also recalls the dream he/she had at seven, where he/she imagined entering a secret door in heaven. But as time passed, the dream fades away, and everything becomes complicated.
In the chorus, we can see that the singer is still holding onto the dream of becoming an astronaut. They feel that it's too late to pursue this now, and they have to go through life as it is. They fantasize about being up in a rocket ship and leaving the laws of gravity behind. However, in reality, the weight of life's responsibilities has made it almost impossible to pursue that dream. The song ends on a bittersweet note, with the acceptance that the dream is slowly fading away.
Line by Line Meaning
All I ever wanted to be was an astronaut
The singer always wanted to be an astronaut.
Before the so called life got in the way
The singer's life took a different path.
8 miles high, I turned the light switch on
The singer had a moment of pure imagination.
Laugh at all the games I use to play
The artist remembers being carefree and playful.
But I had a dream when I was seven
The artist had a vivid dream.
Secret door at the back of heaven
The dream included a secret door to heaven.
I woke up the second I walked in
The singer's dream ended as soon as they arrived.
And over time the dream got old and faded
The artist lost sight of their dream over time.
And everything just gets so complicated
Life became complicated and the dream became unattainable.
I watched them send the rocket up in florida
The artist saw a rocket launch in Florida.
And everybody cheered and waved goodbye
The event was public and celebratory.
I imagined it was me up in the captains chair
The artist imagined themselves as the astronaut.
Leaving laws of gravity behind
The astronaut would escape Earth's gravity.
Now the weight is heavy on my sholders
The singer feels burdened.
Nine to five I'mgetting older
The singer has a mundane job.
Truth be told it really aint that bad
Despite feeling burdened, the artist's job isn't terrible.
Instrumental
No lyrics.
Well All I ever wanted to be was an astronaut
The singer reiterates their childhood dream.
I guess its a little late for that right now
The singer feels too old to pursue their dream.
And i get up every morning just to punch the clock
The artist has a daily routine and job.
And take the number 8 bus 'cross town
The artist has a specific mode of transportation.
Well I try my best not to regret it
The artist tries not to regret their past.
Most of the time I just forget it
The singer forgets about their dream most of the time.
Maybe another place some other time
The artist still thinks about the possibility of achieving their dream.
Cause after all the dream got old and faded
The singer recognizes that their dream may not be attainable anymore.
And everything just gets so complicated
Life has gotten in the way of the singer's dream, making it more complicated.
But all I ever wanted to be was an astronaut
The singer still wishes they could have been an astronaut.
Writer(s): Breagh Mackinnon, Dylan Guthro, Gordon Francis Sampson, Port Cities
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@sarahbegin1363
This song leaves me breathless and wide-eyed. Like a punch to the stomach, but in a good way...😂 it's so soft and subtle, you don't realise it's doing a number on you emotionally until it's too late...😢 An absolute beauty, a masterpiece...💓💓👏👏☺
@dionmario8072
This song should be viral someday, i love everything in this song, the voice, lyrics, arrangement, and the video. thanks for make this beautifull song.
@albinocadillac1264
This song is such a blessing
@rymanthelander6564
this song is ridiculously good i cant stop listening to it! i found it by accident. best accident ever! its been on repeat for 2 days lol
@Poetryforthehunt
This song is beautiful. Heard a live performance of it on old man radio today, so good!
@funstuffwithrebekahjoy6193
Such an incredibly moving and beautiful song. I listen to it over and over again. <3
@rohanjangam511
Gives me chills. Every single time.
@deancollins2564
This song makes me cry every time. It's so true and beautiful. I just love it. Thank you.
@ewaldbaron4453
Such a beautiful Voice! Such a good Song! Wow!
@jodyjessome1567
Beautiful song and great job on the video. Love both!!