Sputnik
Roky Erickson & the Aliens Lyrics
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theres no need for an end
And when it comes to herding my creations
I don't need a space bend
Spelling your theory
alien I creator
Spelling your theory
Everything started by me it could end to begin
It could explode into to the cosmos
to begin from nothing on a clear night
As I started in before infinities infinite
Spelling your theory
alien I creator
Spelling your theory
alien I creator
Spelling your theory
alien I creator
The sunset mount the rain
In the right place the trees
At the right time time time the stars
All familiar before me
It was flying, it was flying
would ultimate space be my replacing friend
ultimate knowledge theorizes null
It dissolves before it begins
Spelling your theory
alien I creator
Spelling your theory
alien I creator
Spelling your theory
alien I creator
Spelling your theory
alien I creator
Spelling your theory
alien I creator
Spelling your theory
alien I creator
Spelling your theory
alien I creator
The lyrics of "Sputnik" by Roky Erickson & the Aliens explore themes of creation, infinity, and the power of the individual. The opening lines, "When it comes to fattening, there's no need for an end," suggest that the act of creation is limitless and that there is no endpoint to the process. This is mirrored in the later lines, "Everything started by me it could end to begin, It could explode into to the cosmos to begin from nothing on a clear night." The language here is evocative of cosmic creation myths, as the singer sees themselves as a kind of godlike figure, capable of creating and destroying entire universes.
The chorus, "Spelling your theory, alien I creator," emphasizes the solitary, otherworldly nature of this creative process. The singer is an outsider, an "alien," whose theory of creation is entirely their own. The repetition of this refrain throughout the song further emphasizes the sense of isolation and otherness that the singer feels.
Finally, the lines "ultimate knowledge theorizes null, It dissolves before it begins," suggest that no matter how much knowledge or power one gains, it is ultimately fleeting and meaningless. The singer's creations, like the interstellar Sputnik satellite referenced in the title, may ultimately be replaced or forgotten. Yet, despite this sense of transience, the singer's sense of self-worth and creative power remains unshakeable.
Line by Line Meaning
When it comes to fattening
I have the power to continuously create and grow without limits.
theres no need for an end
I don't need to stop or slow down my growth.
And when it comes to herding my creations
I have power over all of my creations.
I don't need a space bend
I don't require any twists or turns to navigate through space.
Everything started by me it could end to begin
My creations were started by me and will continue to start and end.
It could explode into to the cosmos
My creations can expand and grow infinitely.
to begin from nothing on a clear night
My creations can start from nothing and become something great.
As I started in before infinities infinite
My creations started before infinity - even before the concept of time itself.
The sunset mount the rain
Nature and its elements are perfect and familiar to me.
In the right place the trees
Nature is ordered and balanced, and everything is in its rightful place.
At the right time time time the stars
Everything occurs at the perfect time, including the movement of celestial bodies.
All familiar before me
Nature and its patterns are familiar and easy to understand.
It was flying, it was flying
Something was moving or growing extremely quickly.
would ultimate space be my replacing friend
I wonder if space will eventually replace me and my creations.
ultimate knowledge theorizes null
Even with all the knowledge in the universe, there are still things that can't be explained.
It dissolves before it begins
Sometimes things disappear or fail before they even have a chance to start.
Spelling your theory
Repeating the message that I am the creator and ruler of my creations.
alien I creator
I am an otherworldly being with the power of creation.
Contributed by Adrian K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@slint69
Spelling your theory
Alien I Creator
Spelling your theory
Alien I Creator
When it comes to fattening
There s no need for an end
And when it comes to herding my creations
I don t need a space bend
Spelling your theory
Alien I Creator
Spelling your theory
Alien I Creator
Everything started by me it could end to begin
It could explode into to the cosmos
To begin from nothing on a clear night
As I started in before infinities infinite
Spelling your theory
Alien I creator
Spelling your theory
Alien I creator
Spelling your theory
Alien I creator
The sunset mount the rain
In the right place the trees
At the right time time time the stars
All familiar before me
It was flying, it was flying
Would ultimate space be my replacing friend
Ultimate knowledge theorizes null
It dissolves before it begins
Spelling your theory
Alien I creator
Spelling your theory
Alien I creator
Spelling your theory
Alien I creator
Spelling your theory
Alien I creator
Spelling your theory
Alien I creator
Spelling your theory
Alien I creator
Spelling your theory
Alien I creator
@bantom360
HOLY SHIT. The energy on this is unbelievable
@NyalC3
This version is more ripping than the on on "The Evil One"! I'd like to find a good copy of this too, found it on an unlabeled mix a friend gave me a long time ago. Such a good song.
@amz398
Their demos were fucking ripping.
@maynarddd
This demo peels the paint right off the walls. What a treat.
@UglyMannheim
Rest in peace Roky Erickson
@brenthosier5986
Two Headed Dog on Mars was it for me. Roky is in Raw Key on this Sputnik.
@ArmchairRamb0
This is peak Rory
@defuntino666
Maximmum rock n roll
@RashidG1985
GeniAL !
@zwarga100
great version