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Space Man
Sinisstar Lyrics
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Straight down
Talking about the way
That you fucked me
You thought I was sick
Look out
Everything's the same when I make a sound
You're gonna see
The rules come crashing down
Enter the spaceman
He's only half a man
Like a token black
Take up the slack
Talking about the way that you used me
Enter the spaceman
He's only half a man
Enter the spaceman
The lyrics of Sinisstar's song "Spaceman" describe a situation in which the singer is being taken away somewhere by someone, while being verbally abused and belittled. The singer is being told that they are sick and that everything remains the same whenever they speak up. The first verse ends with a question, as the singer wonders what they need to do to make something happen. They are desperate for a change, and they promise that "the rules come crashing down."
In the chorus, a spaceman enters the scene. The spaceman is described as "only half a man," which could mean that he is flawed in some way or that he does not have all the answers. The spaceman is compared to a "token black," which implies that he is being used in some way. The spaceman may represent a new hope or a chance for the singer to escape their current situation, but his presence is not entirely reassuring.
Overall, the song seems to be about power dynamics and control, as well as the search for a way out of a bad situation. The spaceman represents a possible escape, but the lyrics suggest that he may not be entirely trustworthy or reliable.
Line by Line Meaning
Taking me away
Being taken away from reality and into imagination or a different state of mind
Straight down
Going deeper into the mental state, almost like going into a downward spiral
Talking about the way
Reflecting on past experiences and discussing them with others
That you fucked me
Feeling betrayed or hurt by someone's actions
You thought I was sick
Being judged or misunderstood by others
Look out
Being cautious or aware of potential dangers or obstacles
Everything's the same when I make a sound
Feeling like one's voice or opinions are not being heard or valued
What do I gotta be to make it happen now
Questioning what actions need to be taken or what persona needs to be adopted to achieve success
You're gonna see
Believing in one's abilities and that others will eventually see their worth
The rules come crashing down
Breaking societal norms or expectations and paving one's own path
Enter the spaceman
Introducing a new character or idea that represents a departure from reality
He's only half a man
The spaceman represents an incomplete or damaged part of oneself
Like a token black
Feeling like one is only included or acknowledged to fill a diversity quota
Take up the slack
Feeling burdened with responsibilities or having to compensate for others' shortcomings
Talking about the way that you used me
Reflecting on past experiences of being taken advantage of or feeling like a tool for someone else's gain
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: BOB MARLETTE, NEWTON K. MARTIN
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