DISCOGRAPHY: Shaun Escoffery (Oyster 2002)***, Soulonica (Oyster 2003)***.
(2) Championed by the likes of Elton John, Shaun Escoffery was hailed as one of Britain's brightest talents when he arrived on the R&B scene in 2002. Born in East London, Escoffery grew up in a musical family with his singer mother and DJ father. Aware of the pitfalls of a career in the music industry, his parents encouraged him to follow a more academic profession. But after being asked to provide backing vocals for his aunt, also a singer, Escoffery got hooked on the music bug. While at college he started to write and record tracks, and soon landed a part in the Chaka Khan-fronted musical Mum I Wanna Sing. In 2001, Oyster Music showed interest in his independent release "Space Rider" and promptly signed him, re-releasing the track a year later to widespread interest from the likes of influential DJs Trevor Nelson and the Dreem Team. Featuring collaborations with 4hero, MJ Cole, and Ed Case, his self-titled eclectic debut, which was later re-released as the remix album Soulonica, soon followed, but -- despite huge critical acclaim -- it failed to enter the U.K. charts. However, his talent soon became recognized in the U.S., with a personal invitation from Lennox Lewis to sing the National Anthem at his title bout with Mike Tyson in Memphis and the likes of Erykah Badu and Angie Stone requesting his services. In 2007, Escoffery teamed up with longtime writing partner Geoffrey Williams on Move into Soul, a collection of classic soul covers including "I Heard It Through the Grapevine" and "A Change Is Gonna Come." In the same year, he tread the boards at the Donmar Warehouse Theatre, earning a Laurence Olivier nomination for playing several roles in Parade, and in 2008 he was cast as Mufasa in the West End production of The Lion King. ~ Jon O'Brien
Space Rider
Shaun Escoffery Lyrics
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Where you think you're going
Is it Somewhere I can follow
Somewhere crazy
A place where I can be free yeah
Just be me
Pa pa pa da pa pa... pa da pa pa pa da...
Space rider
Tell me where you're going
Is it there's a secret you know
Is the struggle on
Hey where you think you're going
Take me to the answer out there
Cause I've lost my clarity
And I want to see
So why don't you show me
Pa pa pa da pa pa... pa da pa pa pa da...
Pa pa pa da pa pa... pa da pa pa pa da...
Pa pa pa da pa pa... pa da pa pa pa da...
You Know I got my head on the clouds
You know I got my feet on the ground
Space rider
Don't know where we're going
Take me to a place where tomorrow
Can Show me things that I have never seen
(You Know I got my head on the clouds)
Never Seen...
Ooh Space rider
Tell me where you're going
Tell me what's out there
Shaun Escoffery's song "Space Rider" seems to be about the search for purpose and direction in life. The lyrics ask the titular "space rider" where they are going and whether the singer can follow them to a place where they can be free and true to themselves. The space rider is also asked if they know a secret or are struggling with something, and the singer seems to be seeking answers and clarity in their own life.
The chorus repeats the phrase "space rider" and asks to be taken to a place where tomorrow can show the singer things they have never seen before. The final lines of the song ask again where the space rider is going, and request that they reveal what is out there.
Overall, "Space Rider" can be interpreted as a search for purpose and meaning, and a desire to break free from limitations and explore new possibilities.
Line by Line Meaning
Space Rider
Shaun Escoffery is addressing someone or something called Space Rider
Where you think you're going
He's asking Space Rider where they are headed
Is it Somewhere I can follow
He's asking if he can come along with Space Rider
Somewhere crazy
He's asking if Space Rider is going to a wild or unconventional place
A place where I can be free yeah
He's hoping to find a place where he can be himself and feel liberated
Just be me
He wants to be free to be himself, without any constraints or limitations
Space rider
Shaun Escoffery addresses Space Rider again
Tell me where you're going
He once again asks where Space Rider is headed
Is it there's a secret you know
He's curious if Space Rider knows something that others don't about their destination
Is the struggle on
He's asking whether or not there will be any difficulties or struggles on the journey
Hey where you think you're going
He repeats his question to Space Rider
Take me to the answer out there
He wants Space Rider to take him to the answer he's been searching for
Cause I've lost my clarity
Shaun Escoffery admits that he has lost his direction or focus
And I want to see
He wants to see the path ahead clearly
So why don't you show me
He asks Space Rider to help him see the way forward
You Know I got my head on the clouds
He acknowledges that he can be fanciful and dreamy at times
You know I got my feet on the ground
He also knows he still has a grip on reality
Space rider
He addresses Space Rider yet again
Don't know where we're going
He admits to not knowing where they're headed
Take me to a place where tomorrow
He wants to go to a place where he can clearly see the future
Can Show me things that I have never seen
He hopes to discover new things in this new place
(You Know I got my head on the clouds)
He reminds himself and Space Rider that he still has lofty aspirations
Never Seen...
He emphasizes his desire to explore and experience new things
Ooh Space rider
He addresses Space Rider in a more excited manner
Tell me where you're going
He repeats his question once again
Tell me what's out there
He wants to know what exciting new things they will discover on this journey
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: SEAN ESCOFFREY, GEOFFREY WILLIAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
David MMD
2019 STILL A HUGE FAN
Big tune big voice blessed talent
WHY HAS THIS GUY NOT BLOWN UP on music scene ?
Strasbourger Pleissbach333
Because he didnt sell his soul to the music industry.
Stephen Edwards
Could b a blessing he hasn't
K Freeman
Doing very well on stage thank you very much😊
MINIMOTOMADNESS
@Strasbourger Pleissbach333 absolutely,
Music Is My Life
2022 anyone? I haven't play this song and album in awhile. I pulled it out this weekend and have not stop playing it. "Space Rider" has always been my favorite from the album but the whole album is incredible. This is probably the 20th time I've played this song since Friday. This is the 1st time i'm seeing the video. Thank You!!! Love Shaun's voice.
Michael Hanchard
A great talent who needs to be more widely known and listened to....
Erik Jimenez
this is very soulfull,i wish we would heard more about his music in the usa. this is music for the soul.got to love it
GLENN BRUCE
THAT BASSLINE WALK AT 2:40 IS MURDER. LOVE IT. Good song.
J
Loved Shaun since the first time I heard this song, such a beautiful voice and amazing tune. He is so underrated!