Motor of Joy
Primitive Radio Gods Lyrics

The lyrics of "Motor of Joy" by Primitive Radio Gods seem to explore themes of transcendence, liberation, and identity. The repeated question "Am I really a spaceman?" suggests a yearning to escape the limitations of mundane reality and achieve a higher state of being or consciousness. The "comrad lovers" encourage the singer to let go of fear and inhibition, to allow the "current," perhaps a metaphor for energy or life force, to flow through them and awaken their senses. The line "Seems for you to tremble and cry" could imply that this process of awakening is intense and overwhelming, stirring strong emotions.

The idea of being a spaceman could also symbolize a feeling of alienation from society, as if one does not belong on Earth and longs to explore elsewhere. The line "Everyone has plans, plans to be the spaceman / I don't give a damn, 'cause I am the spaceman" suggests a sense of individualism and nonconformity. The singer is not interested in following the crowd or achieving someone else's dreams; they are content with their own sense of identity, even if it involves feeling like an outsider.

The repeated refrain "Let the current flow sweetly up your spine / Let the current stream sweetly through your muscles" reinforces the idea of physical sensation and pleasure as a means of achieving transcendence. The final lines "Do not turn off its pulsating motor of joy" seem to be a call to maintain this state of consciousness and not let the pressures of society or self-doubt dampen one's spirit.