Major Tom
Shiny Toy Guns Lyrics

Standing there alone, the ship is waiting
The spacecraft is prepared, but no one is present

All systems are go
All systems on the spacecraft are ready to use

Are you sure?
Uncertainty is expressed regarding the safety of the mission

Control is not convinced
Those in charge are unconvinced the mission is safe

But the computer has the evidence
The data shows that the mission is safe

No need to abort
The mission will launch as planned

The countdown starts
The countdown to launch begins

Watching in a trance, the crew is certain
The crew eagerly monitors the spacecraft's success

Nothing left to chance, all is working
Everything is operating as planned

Trying to relax, up in the capsule
The astronauts attempt to calm their nerves

"Send me up a drink", jokes Major Tom
Major Tom relieves his anxiety with humor

The count goes on
The countdown continues

Four, three, two, one
The countdown is coming to an end

Earth below us
The spacecraft is leaving the planet

Drifting, falling, floating weightless
Major Tom is experiencing weightlessness while drifting away from Earth

Calling, calling home
Major Tom is attempting communication with Earth

Second stage is cut
The spacecraft has reached the next phase of its mission

We're now in orbit
The spacecraft is traveling in a circular path around Earth

Stabilizers up, running perfect
The spacecraft's stabilizers are functioning flawlessly

Starting to collect requested data
The spacecraft is gathering data for the mission

"What will it affect, when all is done?"
Major Tom is contemplating the impact of the mission

Thinks Major Tom
Major Tom is reflecting on the mission

Back at ground control
The team on the ground is monitoring the mission

There is a problem
The mission has encountered an issue

"Go to rockets full"
The team on the ground is trying to correct the issue

Not responding
The spacecraft is not reacting as expected

"Hello Major Tom, are you receiving?
Ground control is trying to make contact with Major Tom

Turn the thrusters on
Ground control is issuing instructions to Major Tom

We're standing by"
Ground control is waiting for a response from Major Tom

There's no reply
Major Tom is not responding to ground control

Across the stratosphere, a final message
Major Tom is sending a final message from space

"Give my wife my love"
Major Tom is saying goodbye to his loved ones

Then nothing more
Major Tom is silent

Far beneath the ship, the world is mourning
The world thinks Major Tom has died, but he is alive

They don't realize, he's alive
The world is unaware of Major Tom's survival

No one understands, but Major Tom sees
Major Tom sees his situation clearly, despite others not understanding

Now the light commands
Major Tom sees the light and knows what to do

This is my home, I'm coming home"
Major Tom has made the decision to return to Earth

Home
Major Tom is heading back to Earth

Home
Major Tom is closing in on Earth

Home
Major Tom is almost back on Earth

Home
Major Tom has made it back to Earth

Home
Major Tom has returned to his home planet

Home
Major Tom has come full circle