Satellite
Randy Rogers Band Lyrics


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There's something about this time of day
The sun goes home and the shadows fade
All my thoughts come out to play
I count them one by one
And I come undone

When the lights turn on in the streets tonight, and the moon hangs low in the empty sky
I'll be thinking of you, wondering why I'm a million miles away
Just out here spinning around, waiting to touch back down, like a satellite
Maybe if I could fall asleep, I'd meet you somewhere in my dreams
Promise that you'll look for me, I'll be the one with the empty cup
Then I'll wake up

When the lights turn on in the streets tonight, and the moon hangs low in the empty sky
I'll be thinking of you, wondering why I'm a million miles away
Just out here spinning around, waiting to touch back down, like a satellite

I feel like I'm lost out here, floating around in the atmosphere

When the lights turn on in the streets tonight, and the moon hangs low in the empty sky
I'll be thinking of you, wondering why I'm a million miles away
When the lights turn on in the streets tonight, and the moon hangs low in the empty sky
I'll be thinking of you, wondering why I'm a million miles away
Just out here spinning around, waiting to touch back down, like a satellite

Like a satellite

When the lights come on in the streets tonight





I'll be your satellite

Overall Meaning

The Randy Rogers Band's song Satellite is a heartfelt ballad that showcases the feelings of loneliness and homesickness. The song begins with the singer reflecting on how the time of day affects him and how it brings out all his thoughts. The singer admits that he becomes undone as he counts his thoughts one by one. As night falls, the singer is reminded of the distance between him and his loved one through the illumination of the streetlights and the emptiness of the moon. He admits that he is spinning around, waiting to touch back down, just like a satellite, and feeling lost in the atmosphere.


The chorus of the song repeats the singer's desire to be reunited with his loved one, even if it is just in his dreams. He asks the person he is thinking of to look for him in his dreams, and he promises to be the one with the empty cup. However, the singer acknowledges that he will wake up eventually, and he will still be alone, floating around like a satellite in the atmosphere. The song ends with the declaration that the singer will be his loved one's satellite, waiting for the chance to be reunited.


Overall, Satellite is a poignant song that expresses the pain of separation and the longing for connection. The imagery used in the lyrics, such as the streetlights and the moon, adds to the melancholic tone of the song. The singer's vulnerability and honesty make the song relatable to anyone who has experienced the trauma of distance.


Line by Line Meaning

There's something about this time of day
As the day comes to an end, my thoughts become more vivid and tangible.


The sun goes home and the shadows fade
The day is ending with the sun setting, and this transition to darkness is causing my thoughts to morph.


All my thoughts come out to play
My thoughts become active and lively during this transition period from day to night.


I count them one by one
I'm paying close attention to each individual thought that passes through my mind.


And I come undone
These strong and enticing thoughts are causing my mind to become unhinged and uncontrolled.


When the lights turn on in the streets tonight, and the moon hangs low in the empty sky
Under the dim street lights and the moon's light, I begin to ponder my loneliness and distance from my loved one.


I'll be thinking of you, wondering why I'm a million miles away
As I think about my loved one, I wonder why I'm not with them physically, despite feeling emotionally close.


Just out here spinning around, waiting to touch back down, like a satellite
Metaphorically, I feel like a satellite, orbiting around without direction and waiting for my loved one's signal or presence to guide me.


Maybe if I could fall asleep, I'd meet you somewhere in my dreams
I hope that in my dreams, I can find my loved one and feel their physical presence and comfort.


Promise that you'll look for me, I'll be the one with the empty cup
In my dreams, I ask my loved one to come find me, and I'll be waiting with an empty cup, ready to be filled with their love and affection.


Then I'll wake up
Unfortunately, the dream inevitably comes to an end, and I'm forced back into reality.


I feel like I'm lost out here, floating around in the atmosphere
In reality, I still feel directionless and lost, almost like I'm drifting around aimlessly in space.


When the lights come on in the streets tonight
As the night begins and the lights come on, it's a reminder of my loneliness.


I'll be your satellite
I still remain devoted and loyal to my loved one, even if I'm not physically with them, and I'll always be orbiting around their existence, like a satellite.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: SEAN MICHAEL MCCONNELL, RANDY ROGERS

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Comments from YouTube:

@richardsb3606

I don't know how he does it but Brady Black steals the show with his fiddle, awesome song, had it played at my niece's wedding when I danced with her in memory of my dad (her grandpa)

@NapaValleyUSA

Way underrated Single, sense of sadness and a driving lyric provides some hope. Fiddle a great touch. Should’ve been a way bigger Hit.

@JRCruz-px5wc

I love the way these guys implement the fiddle in their music

@felixlee57

Why isn't this song famous yet? It's one of my favorite songs and it's only got less than 50,000 views?

@samanthaflynn6853

I just LOVE Randy Rogers Band! I see them anytime they play nearby. There is something about them that just touches your heart and makes you wanna dance, hold the person you love or cry.

@sierradawn9366

This song is the one that my husband and I danced to at our wedding. I love this song. I always smile when I hear it.

@denicedavies

Somethin' about this band... their voice, lyrics, and videos are just so genuine.

@terri5757

Denice Davies Sorry to have to use your reply area to post this message but for some reason YouTube isn't letting me post anything. ... My sincerest sympathy and condolences go out to Randy Rogers, his Wife and Family on the loss of their 6 day old baby girl, Rumer Rain, yesterday.

@cherylrichardson9952

OMG. I didn't know they lost a baby girl. I am so very sorry.

@EloquentGemini

That's Texas for you.... always producing the best and I didn't know about him losing a little one like that. Hurts my heart to hear that from one of my favorite bands, but hopefully they got through such a dark time.

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