Starside
Spacehog Lyrics


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Like when you fall from the sky
And see the world from the side
Love always gets in the way
Just like in Hutch and Starsky
I'd like to leave without a trace
Blow you all to outer space
See you later now I'm gone
So long I'll see you when I'm
Starside
Tell me when I'm home
Starside
Tell me when I'm home

See how we'll fall like a child
Watch them collide
Love always gets in the way
Just like in Hutch and Starsky

I'd like to leave without a trace
Press record and then erase
See you later, now I'm gone
So long, I'll see you when I'm
Starside
Tell me when I'm home
Starside




Tell me when I'm home
ell me when I'm, home

Overall Meaning

The opening lines of Spacehog's song "Starside," "Like when you fall from the sky/And see the world from the side," suggests an otherworldly experience or a metaphorical take on looking at the world from a different perspective, perhaps one that transcends the mundane. Throughout the song, the lyrics mention that love always gets in the way, much like the popular TV show characters Hutch and Starsky who are cops that often have obstacles thrown in their way when trying to solve a case, presumably by their personal lives bleeding into their professional world. The lyrics express a desire to break free from the constraints of daily life, leave no trace behind, and embark on an adventure or escape into space, hence the line, "Blow you all to outer space."


The sense of liberation and freedom that the lyrics suggest could be interpreted as a transcendental experience or a moment of enlightenment. The lyrics continue to portray an image of falling, just like a child, without fear of consequence or judgment, and the desire to escape - even from technology or memories - as expressed in the lines, "Press record and then erase." The song's overall theme captures the feeling of wanting to leave the world behind and escape the confines of daily life and love without any burden, pain or regret, ultimately reaching a place that feels like home; the last repetition of "Tell me when I'm home" signifies a sense of belonging, a feeling of having arrived.


Line by Line Meaning

Like when you fall from the sky
Comparing the feeling of falling from the sky to the feeling when one's world is turned upside down.


And see the world from the side
Seeing the world from a fresh perspective, like the way it looks from a different angle.


Love always gets in the way
Love often creates obstacles, hindering the journey and making it harder to achieve the goals.


Just like in Hutch and Starsky
A reference to the 1970s TV show which featured two law enforcement partners; implying that love causes problems for them too.


I'd like to leave without a trace
The desire to disappear or run away from everything and everyone, leaving no footprints or memories behind.


Blow you all to outer space
Taking a dramatic step by trying to remove oneself entirely from the current situation or environment.


See you later now I'm gone
Saying goodbye to someone and leaving with the intention of never coming back.


So long I'll see you when I'm Starside
Setting a goal to reach or achieve, and only seeing the person again when that goal has been reached.


Tell me when I'm home
Asking for help or guidance to know when one has finally arrived at their destination or achieved their goal.




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Comments from YouTube:

illusoryme

I've loved this one for 20 years. It's like a perfect balance of Bowie and Supertramp.

Charles Barnes

Interesting comparison.

maziku

this was probably my favourite song on the album

Seth Clarke

maziku I wouldn't blame you. The song just sounds relaxing and so Spacehog-esque.

Greninja EX

+Seth Clarke Relaxing song i imangine sitting by the river downtown listening to this.

M Fishman

Either this or in the meantime for me

Melissa Heikes

This album was so unappreciated....it was sooo good!!

This is Awesome

God. I love the theme of this entire Album

It’sJess

I friggin love this song. 🥰

Anthony Pope

Popular song in skydiving community when album was released. Great song, definitely underappreciated album. So very good feel amazing music.

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