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Mr. Spaceman
Roger McGuinn Lyrics
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And then realized it was still dark outside
It was a light coming down from the sky
I don't know who or why
Must be those strangers that come every night
Those saucer shaped lights put people uptight
Leave blue green footprints that glow in the dark
Hey, Mr. Spaceman
Won't you please take me along
I won't do anything wrong
Hey, Mr. Spaceman
Won't you please take me along for a ride
Woke up this morning, I was feeling quite weird
Had flies in my beard, my toothpaste was smeared
Over my window, they'd written my name
Said, So long, we'll see you again
Hey, Mr. Spaceman
Won't you please take me along
I won't do anything wrong
Hey, Mr. Spaceman
Won't you please take me along for a ride
Hey, Mr. Spaceman
Won't you please take me along
I won't do anything wrong
Hey, Mr. Spaceman
Won't you please take me along for a ride
The lyrics to "Mr. Spaceman" by Roger McGuinn are about an encounter with aliens. The singer wakes up to a strange light and believes it to be aliens who visit every night. He describes the fear and unease that their visits cause, as evidenced by the blue-green footprints they leave behind. However, the singer also expresses a sense of curiosity and wonder, as he pleads with the Mr. Spaceman to take him along for a ride. He wants to be a part of whatever adventure is occurring beyond his own world and is willing to risk it all to be a part of it.
Overall, the song captures the feelings of both fear and awe that come with the unknown. The singer's desire to go along for the ride is a representation of humanity's desire to explore and discover, even if it means venturing into dangerous or unknown territories. This sense of adventure and curiosity is something that many people can relate to, making "Mr. Spaceman" a song that remains relevant even decades after its release.
Line by Line Meaning
Woke up this morning with light in my eyes
I woke up and saw a bright light in front of me.
And then realized it was still dark outside
But then I realized that it was still nighttime and the sky was dark.
It was a light coming down from the sky
The light I saw was coming from the sky.
I don't know who or why
I have no idea who or what is causing this light.
Must be those strangers that come every night
I think the light is caused by the same group of strangers that come every night.
Those saucer shaped lights put people uptight
The saucer-shaped lights make people nervous and scared.
Leave blue green footprints that glow in the dark
They leave behind footprints that glow blue-green in the dark.
I hope they get home all right
I hope they are able to return home without any trouble.
Hey, Mr. Spaceman
Hello, Mr. Alien
Won't you please take me along
Can I come with you?
I won't do anything wrong
I won't cause any trouble.
For a ride
For a journey through space.
Woke up this morning, I was feeling quite weird
I woke up feeling strange and disoriented.
Had flies in my beard, my toothpaste was smeared
I had flies in my beard and my toothpaste was accidentally smeared everywhere.
Over my window, they'd written my name
Someone had written my name on the window.
Said, So long, we'll see you again
The message implied that they would return to see me again in the future.
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Written by: Roger McGuinn
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