Sophie Milman is a student of commerce at the University of Toronto.
Rocket Love
Sophie Milman Lyrics
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A man so sensitive and warm
And there you were
With pride and strength no one would test
But yet have masculine finesse
And so much more
At a half a mile from heaven you dropped me back
Down to this cold, cold world
You took me riding in your rocket, you gave me a star
At a half a mile from heaven you dropped me back
Down to this cold, cold world
Just like a Shakespeare of your time
With looks to blow Picasso's mind
You were the best
Your body moved with grace and song
Like symphonies of Bach or Brahms
Nevertheless
Oh, you took me riding in your rocket, you gave me a star
But at a half a mile from heaven you dropped me back
Down to this cold, cold world
Oh, you took me riding in your rocket, you gave me a star
At a half a mile from heaven you dropped me back
Down to this cold, cold world
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, do, do, do
The passion burning in your heart
Would make hell's fire seem like a spark
Where did it go?
Just why that you would overnight
Turn love to stone as cold as ice
I'll never, never know
Baby, you took me riding in your rocket, gave me a star
(Half a mile from heaven)
Oh honey, you dropped me back
To this cold, cold world
(Riding in your rocket, gave me a star)
(Half a mile from heaven you dropped me back down)
Baby, you dropped me back, oh
You took me riding in your rocket, you gave me a star
Half a mile from heaven you dropped me back
Down to this cold, cold world
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
Do, do, do, do, do, do, do, do
The lyrics to Sophie Milman's song Rocket Love tell the story of a woman who falls deeply in love with a man who she describes as sensitive and warm, yet possessing pride and strength that no one would dare test. She describes him as having masculine finesse, Shakespearean wit, and looks that could blow Picasso's mind. She compares the grace and song of his body to the symphonies of Bach or Brahms. It's clear that this man is the center of her universe, and she describes being taken riding in his rocket, where he gives her a star, before dropping her back down to this "cold, cold world."
However, the song takes a tragic turn when the man suddenly turns on her, becoming cold as ice and turning their once-rocket love into a love that's gone cold. The woman doesn't understand how a man with so much passion burning in his heart could turn love to stone in such an abrupt way, leaving her alone and back in this world that feels so cold without him.
The lyrics of Rocket Love paint a vivid picture of a love that's both passionate and deeply emotional, yet fleeting and ultimately unfulfilling. It's a poignant reminder that even the most intense romances can be fragile and fleeting, a reality that many of us have experienced in our own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
I longed for you since I was born
I have wanted to be with you since the day I was born
A man so sensitive and warm
You are a man who is caring and empathetic
And there you were
And finally, there you were
With pride and strength no one would test
You have a strong sense of pride and no one would dare challenge it
But yet have masculine finesse
Despite your strength, you have a graceful way about you
And so much more
You possess many admirable qualities
You took me riding in your rocket, you gave me a star
You showed me an exciting and amazing experience that made me feel special
At a half a mile from heaven you dropped me back
Just when I felt like I was in paradise, you brought me back to reality
Down to this cold, cold world
Back to the harsh and unforgiving reality of life
Just like a Shakespeare of your time
You are a talented writer and poet
With looks to blow Picasso's mind
Your physical appearance is so stunning that it would impress even the greatest artist of all time
You were the best
You were truly remarkable
Your body moved with grace and song
You moved with elegance and rhythm
Like symphonies of Bach or Brahms
Your movements were like beautiful musical compositions
Nevertheless
Despite your many talents, something went wrong
The passion burning in your heart
You had a deep and intense love inside of you
Would make hell's fire seem like a spark
Your love was so strong that it could overcome anything
Where did it go?
I am left wondering what happened to your love
Just why that you would overnight
I am confused as to why, suddenly, you changed
Turn love to stone as cold as ice
You turned your love into something cold and unfeeling
I'll never, never know
I will never understand what went wrong
Baby, you took me riding in your rocket, gave me a star
You showed me an amazing experience that made me feel special
(Half a mile from heaven)
Oh honey, you dropped me back
But then you brought me back to reality
To this cold, cold world
To the harsh and unforgiving reality of life
You took me riding in your rocket, you gave me a star
You showed me an amazing experience that made me feel special
Half a mile from heaven you dropped me back
But then you brought me back to reality
Down to this cold, cold world
To the harsh and unforgiving reality of life
Contributed by Lauren V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Blanca Alvarez
Beautiful words that wraps the lirycs in an elegant and velvety voice.
DAVID FRANKLIN
Nice version...
Michael Lemmen
right on