Nice Planet. We'll Take It.
Rory Lyrics
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Constrict me with your eyes defenseless
This is just a common misconception of the opposition
If this is what you want, a war
These protons draining my atmosphere
You'll never take me alive
Unless you wanna
In the mouth of an avalanche
Still waiting for your answer
Waiting for the ship to leave the ground
Captain calling mayday
Search this quadrant for the astronaut
Still waiting for your answer
Waiting for the ship to leave the ground
Captain calling mayday
Search this quadrant for the astronaut
Somber with your hands by your side
Constrict me with your eyes defenseless
This is just a common misconception of the opposition
If this is what you want, a war
These protons draining my atmosphere
The grass is always greener on the other side of man
There's jet streams in the airwaves
In the mouth of an avalanche
Still waiting for your answer
Waiting for the ship to leave the ground
Captain calling mayday
Search this quadrant for the astronaut
Still waiting for your answer
Waiting for the ship to leave the ground
Captain calling mayday
Search this quadrant for the astronaut
Cockpit breathe fire
Life signs are fading out
Cockpit breathe fire
Life signs are fading out
Cockpit breathe fire
Life signs are fading out
Cockpit breathe fire
Life signs are fading out
They're fading out
Hey boy where did you come from?
Hey boy where did you go?
Hey boy where did you come from?
Hey boy where did you go?
Hey boy where did you come from?
Hey boy where did you go?
Hey boy where did you come from?
Hey boy where did you go?
Still waiting for your answer
Waiting for the ship to leave the ground
Captain calling mayday
Search this quadrant for the astronaut
Still waiting for your answer
Waiting for the ship to leave the ground
Captain calling mayday
The lyrics of Rory's song Nice Planet. We'll Take It. seem to describe a tense situation where one party appears to be on the defensive. The opening lines of the song describe a person who appears sad and helpless, with the other party having the upper hand. However, the singer is quick to point out that this is just a misconception and that there is no real opposition, except perhaps for the desire for war. The reference to protons draining the atmosphere is a way of saying that this desire for war is sucking out the very essence of life itself.
The second part of the song talks about waiting for answers and the urgency of the situation. The captain calls for help, looking for the astronaut, while the singer still waits for a response. The last part of the song sounds like an emergency, with life signs fading out and the cockpit breathing fire. The repeated line "Hey boy where did you come from?" is perhaps a reference to the fact that we are all aliens on this planet, and that ultimately there is no one to blame for the situation we find ourselves in.
Overall, the song seems to be a commentary on our current state of affairs, where there is a lot of tension and uncertainty. The lyrics suggest that we need to find a way to come together and overcome our differences, rather than engaging in wars that only drain us of our strength.
Line by Line Meaning
Somber with your hands by your side
Feeling down and unresponsive, not taking any action
Constrict me with your eyes defenseless
Looking at me weakly and without any means of defending ourselves
This is just a common misconception of the opposition
This is a misunderstanding that is commonly held by those who oppose us
If this is what you want, a war
If you are seeking conflict, then that is what you shall receive
These protons draining my atmosphere
These negative forces are impacting my well-being and draining my energy
You'll never take me alive
You will never be able to defeat me, even if it means taking my life
Unless you wanna
Unless you truly desire to face the consequences of trying to take me on
There are jet streams in the airwaves
There is a strong intensity and flow of energy in the communication channels
In the mouth of an avalanche
At the beginning of a rapid and destructive event
Still waiting for your answer
I am patiently waiting for your response
Waiting for the ship to leave the ground
Anticipating the launch of our mission and embarking on a new journey
Captain calling mayday
Urgent plea for assistance from a person in charge
Search this quadrant for the astronaut
Scouring the area for the person who is out there exploring the unknown
The grass is always greener on the other side of man
People often desire what they don't have, and envy others who appear to have it better
Cockpit breathe fire
The cockpit is malfunctioning and producing dangerous conditions
Life signs are fading out
The signs of life are diminishing and becoming weaker
Hey boy where did you come from?
Asking the newcomer where they originated from
Hey boy where did you go?
Asking the newcomer where they are headed
Contributed by Kaelyn R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.