The original lineup of the band were songwriter Eddie Bengtsson (formerly a founding member of Page), Finn Albertsson, and vocalist Alexander Hofman. Over time the members of the band have shifted: Johan Billing was a member of the band for several years during the 90s, but with the release of S.P.O.C.K in 1999 the band's line-up changed to the current one with Alexander Hofman (the band's only remaining founding member), Johan Malmgren (former member of Elegant Machinery and Aaron Sutcliffe) and Christer Hermodsson. During the summer of 2010 Christer Hermodsson decided to focus more on his own project Biomekkanik. Alexander then called in his old friend Valdi Solemo who since then has played with S.P.O.C.K
In 1988 Eddie Bengtsson wrote a handful of songs to be performed at Finn Albertsson's next birthday party, with Alexander Hofman performing vocals; the three men dubbed the band Mr. Spock (named for Mr. Spock of the Star Trek franchise). After the performance at Albertsson's birthday celebration, the band continued for several months to play at house parties, and soon managed to secure some event bookings. In 1989 the band members contacted Paramount Pictures for permission to use the name "Mr. Spock." When Paramount demanded compensation for the privilege, the band renamed themselves Star Pilot on Channel K, abbreviated S.P.O.C.K.
S.P.O.C.K's commercial success began in 1990 when the Swedish record label Accelerating Blue Fish published Silicon Dream as a limited-edition single.
On stage the band members adopted sci-fi-esque personae, with Eddie Bengtsson as "Eddie B. Kirk", Alexander Hofman as "Android", and Finn Albertsson as "Cybernoid".
Together with such bands as Page, Elegant Machinery, Sista Mannen På Jorden and Kiethevez, S.P.O.C.K helped to define the sound of the Swedish synthpop movement.
Representative songs include Never Trust a Klingon, In Space No One Can Hear You Scream, Mr. Spock's Brain, and Astrogirl.
Lost in Space
S.P.O.C.K Lyrics
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Billions of stars, shining so bright
Planets and entities,
black holes and galaxies
Asteroids flying by, close to me
Anyone could become a tragedy
All controls are out
Rushing through it all, makes you feel kind of small
Time is running short, loosing life support
Lost in space
The lyrics of S.P.O.C.K's song Lost in Space describes the experience of a person who is lost in space, surrounded by the vast universe with its myriad of stars, galaxies, planets, and entities. The beauty of the sight outside the window is emphasized by the use of the word 'beautiful'. However, the beauty is contrasting to the danger outside, including asteroids that fly dangerously close.
As the person tries to navigate in the vastness of space, they realize that all controls are out, meaning they have no control over their situation. The futility of shouting in such an environment is also emphasized. The person feels small in contrast to the vastness of space rushing by. Time is also running short, with life support being lost, showing the urgency of the situation. The feeling of being lost in space is the core theme of the song, with the helplessness of the person in space being captured in the lyrics.
Overall, the song Lost in Space is a reflection of the power and grandeur of the universe, the insignificance of human existence within it, and the need for humanity to find a greater purpose in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Outside the window, a beautiful sight
Looking out the window, I see a breathtaking view of the universe.
Billions of stars, shining so bright
The stars are numerous and so striking, shining bright in the darkness of space.
Planets and entities, black holes and galaxies
What I see outside is not just stars, but also different celestial objects such as planets, black holes, and galaxies.
Asteroids flying by, close to me
I am surrounded by asteroids, some of which could potentially collide with me.
Anyone could become a tragedy
With asteroids flying close by, anyone on this spacecraft could become the victim of a potential collision, leading to dire consequences.
All controls are out
The controls for the spacecraft are no longer functioning properly.
Meaningless to shout
Shouting will not serve any purpose as we are seemingly helpless in this situation.
Rushing through it all, makes you feel kind of small
As we speed through space, it is a humbling experience as it makes you feel insignificant compared to the vastness of the universe.
Time is running short, loosing life support
We are short on time and our life support systems are beginning to fail.
Lost in space
We are lost and unsure of our whereabouts in space, adding to the already dire situation we are in.
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Written by: Sergio Galli, Mark Andrew Holmes
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