In late 2008 the band began recording their first album at Beach House Studios in Malmö, Sweden, with producer Anders Hallbäck. The album was completed in 2009 and all songs were mixed at ToyTown Studios by Stefan Glaumann (Rammstein, Europe, Def Leppard, Backyard Babies, Deathstars, etc.).
In 2009 Royal Republic signed a publishing deal with Warner/Chappell Music Scandinavia and a record deal with Bonnier Amigo Music. The first single, All Because of You was released in September 2009 and is currently being aired on Swedish radio stations, including Sveriges Radio and Bandit Rock. Their debut album, We Are the Royal was released in Sweden in February 2010 and was well received by critics, fans and rock radio. Their second album was released on on the 24th of August of 2012.
Official website: www.wearetheroyal.com
Everybody Wants To Be An Astronaut
Royal Republic Lyrics
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Today I'm makin' history, I'm pickin' up my call
I'm going into space, man, don't know when I'm coming down
But I'll send you all a message when I'm passing my ole town
So tell me, why is it we're never happy?
Everybody wants to be an astronaut
And take the long tall trail into the stars
Everybody wants to be an astronaut
I can feel my body shiver, the lights are everywhere
They marvel at my heartbeats inside the atmosphere
And I'm looking at the world, in a way you never could
I knew I'd be a traveling man, but I misunderstood
So tell me, why is it we're never happy?
'Cause everybody wants to be an astronaut
And take the long tall trail into the stars
Everybody wants to show a brother what they got
Everybody wants to be an astronaut (hey)
Don't you tell me that I never
I will show you what I'm made of
Ready for the E.V.A. Come on, let's go outside and play
What you say?
Everybody wants to be an astronaut
And take the long tall trail into the stars
Everybody wants to show a brother what they got
Everybody wants to be
La la la la la la la la
La la la la la la la
La la la la la la la la la la la
Everybody wants to be an superstar
Rock the world and make the cover at The Times
'Cause everybody's happy when they're playing the guitar
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be an astronaut
The song "Everybody Wants to Be an Astronaut" by Royal Republic is an introspective song that deals with the idea of wanting to escape the mundane reality of everyday life. The song's protagonist wakes up early in the morning, having not slept at all, and decides that he is going to make history by taking a trip into space. He describes the experience of being weightless while looking at the world in a new and different way from a perspective that only astronauts can have.
The song's lyrics suggest that humans are never fully satisfied with their current lives and that there is always something more that they want to achieve. The song encourages listeners to chase their dreams and push themselves to new heights, but it also suggests a certain level of caution, reminding listeners that achieving one's goals does not always equate to happiness.
The repeated refrain of "Everybody wants to be an astronaut" is a metaphor for the idea of wanting to reach for the stars, to achieve something great and to escape the mundane realities of everyday life. While this is an admirable goal, the song suggests that there is a darker, obsessive side to this kind of desire, where people become so focused on their goals that they forget about the joys and pleasures of everyday life.
Overall, "Everybody Wants to Be an Astronaut" is a deeply introspective song that encourages listeners to follow their dreams while also reminding them that there is value in the everyday experiences that make up our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Got out of bed this morning, I didn't sleep at all
I woke up very early today and couldn't sleep last night
Today I'm makin' history, I'm pickin' up my call
I'm going to do something important today and I'm excited
I'm going into space, man, don't know when I'm coming down
I'm going to outer space and I don't know when I'll return
But I'll send you all a message when I'm passing my ole town
I'll let my hometown know that I passed by when I send a message
So tell me, why is it we're never happy?
Why is it that we always want more and can't be content?
Everybody wants to be an astronaut
Everyone desires to be an astronaut
And take the long tall trail into the stars
And go on a journey far away to the stars
Everybody wants to show a brother what they got
Everyone wants to prove their worth to someone else
I can feel my body shiver, the lights are everywhere
I'm shaking because of the excitement and there are lights everywhere
They marvel at my heartbeats inside the atmosphere
People are amazed by my heartbeat while in space
And I'm looking at the world, in a way you never could
I'm looking at the world from a different perspective than you ever could
I knew I'd be a traveling man, but I misunderstood
I always knew I'd travel but I didn't know what it would truly be like
Don't you tell me that I never
Don't tell me that I can't achieve my dreams
I will show you what I'm made of
I will prove myself and show you what I'm capable of
Ready for the E.V.A. Come on, let's go outside and play
I'm ready for the Extra Vehicular Activity, let's go play outside
'Cause everybody wants to be an astronaut
Because everyone wants to fulfill their dream of being an astronaut
La la la la la la la la
Everybody wants to be an superstar
Everyone wants to be a big and famous star
Rock the world and make the cover at The Times
Make a big impact and be featured in a major newspaper like The Times
'Cause everybody's happy when they're playing the guitar
Because playing the guitar makes everyone happy
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONAS KRISTOFFER ALMEN, PER RICKARD HENDRIC ANDREASSON, ADAM JOHN CARL GRAHN, HANNES VIKTOR HUGO IRENGAARD
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@zgredczwartyniesamowity363
The music video is amazing it shows how diffrent people try to compasate they inability to achive their dreams.
First one cant achive his dreams so he stays in his job sad without passion
The second One cuts out from the real world to imagine his dream life and ignore the current state of things
The third One kicks everyone down so he could feel at least a bit like he achived something but reality proves him wrong
And the last One tries to put his passion in to his work as he would living his dream life
They all react differently but the reason and outcome stays the same. They all can't achive their dreams, and no matter what they do about it they can't be happy with it.
Also I would love to see som short series about this characters, just imagine they all cracking a cold One after school or some other situations I think that they could have some great chemistry together!
@herosshade8920
Got out of bed this morning i didn't sleep at all,
Today I'm makin history i'm pickin' up my call,
I'm going in the space, man, don't know when i'm comming down
but i'll send you all a message when I'm passing my ol' town.
So tell me, why is it, we're never happy.
Everybody want's to be an astronaut and take a long, tall trail into the stars.
Everybody wants to show a brother what they got.
Everybody wants to be an astronaut.
I can fell my body shiver, the lights are everywhere,
they marble at my heartbeats and set the atmosphere.
I'm looking at the world, in a way that no one could.
I knew I'd be a trembling man, but I missunderstood.
So tell me, why is it, we're never happy.
Everybody want's to be an astronaut and take a long, tall trail into the stars.
Everybody wants to show a brother what they got.
Everybody wants to be an astronaut.
(So) don't you tell me that I never I will show you what I made.
Ready for the EVA come on, let's go outside and play.
What you say.
Everybody want's to be an astronaut and take a long, tall trail into the stars.
Everybody wants to show a brother what they got.
Everybody wants to be ... (lalala part)
Everybody want's to be an superstar, rock the world and make the cover at the time.
Everybody 's happy when they playing the guitar.
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be
Everybody wants to be an astronaut.
So now, everybody can sing this great song. If anybody knows, what the missing word (?) is, please tell my, I don't unterstand it at all.
@YouGottaFeelYourLine
Damn guys, you are so underrated ....
@PlotagonRockssChannel123
Ragnar Lothbrok they were made more popular when “Stop Movin” was announced for Just Dance 2020
@zgredczwartyniesamowity363
The music video is amazing it shows how diffrent people try to compasate they inability to achive their dreams.
First one cant achive his dreams so he stays in his job sad without passion
The second One cuts out from the real world to imagine his dream life and ignore the current state of things
The third One kicks everyone down so he could feel at least a bit like he achived something but reality proves him wrong
And the last One tries to put his passion in to his work as he would living his dream life
They all react differently but the reason and outcome stays the same. They all can't achive their dreams, and no matter what they do about it they can't be happy with it.
Also I would love to see som short series about this characters, just imagine they all cracking a cold One after school or some other situations I think that they could have some great chemistry together!
@logger8498
im the second one
@johnpollanen9749
I absolutely agree. They seem like really good characters. They are all working at the school with different jobs and personalities but come together to attempt to do something bigger.
This is honestly one of my favourite music videos to watch, it never gets old.
@PJAlpha
This video was recorded in my school :D
@user-ri1io5fw3l
What school is it?
@Julian-wd8ym
damn thats cool
@clovispenateyanes1056
:)
@lele0707
I‘m there too xD