Grandma's Rocket Poem
TROY KINGI Lyrics


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The sun sets in the West
But, what of the twelve suns
We leave on this small axis
And also, in a plethora of platforms

This black mass above us holds the keys

Up there lives beauty beyond all comprehension
But also destruction

When your time on Earth comes to an end
Only then will you see
We are the creators
We are one in the same

Go forth, exist, my child

Dear child, I wanna tell you about a trip I had
Way back when I met this guy in outer space
Took me to the corner of the universe
Blew my mind when I saw my creators face

Wanna put your handset down and turn your attention, upwards
You're nothing but an electron child
Just waiting for release

Grandma's rocket poem
A cautionary tale
But it's more about a full life lived
She walked into a portal to the cosmos

Grandma's rocket poem
Run rings around Saturn
Jump ship when you get to the 5th dimension
A real life Jane Jetson

Grandma's rocket poem

I was young once, I used to hunt in the woods
Under the precipice is where I found my glowing door
Shot through the threads of space and time
My poor mother's embrace, I'm not gonna feel no more

Hope for an all seeing eye
Up there in the darkness
When you're searching through the sky, the feeling is heartless
Heartless

Grandma's rocket poem
A cautionary tale
But it's more about a full life lived
She walked into a portal to the cosmos

Grandma's rocket poem
Run rings around Saturn
Jump ship when you get to the 5th dimension
A real life Jane Jetson





Grandma's rocket poem

Overall Meaning

"Grandma's Rocket Poem" by Troy Kingi is a song that speaks about the mysteries of the universe and the search for meaning. The lyrics are presented as a conversation between grandma and her grandchild where she reveals her experience of meeting an entity in outer space who showed her the secrets of the universe.


The song starts by describing the cosmological phenomenon of the twelve suns and the various platforms that we have created to observe space. The 'black mass above us' refers to space, which holds both beauty and destruction. The lyrics then move on to emphasise that only when we die, do we realise that we are the creators and everything is one and the same. This statement resonates with the idea of the interconnectedness of everything in the universe, a concept that underpins much of the song. The child is urged to go and 'exist' and live their life to the fullest.


When Kingi says "you're nothing but an electron child just waiting for release," he is suggesting that we are tiny specs in the grand scheme of things, waiting to join the cosmic energy of the universe. The rest of the song borrows from grandma's experience, which is presented as a cautionary tale but also an exciting opportunity to experience the universe. The song urges the listener to look up and hope for an 'all-seeing eye' and explore the mysteries of the fifth dimension.


Overall, "Grandma's Rocket Poem" is a song that takes a metaphysical look at life's meaning using the vastness of space and the mysteries of the universe as a framework.


Line by Line Meaning

The sun sets in the West
The day concludes, the sun's journey comes to an end.


But, what of the twelve suns
However, we must not forget the abundance of other suns in the universe.


We leave on this small axis
We reside on a small planet revolving around its own axis.


And also, in a plethora of platforms
Additionally, our existence also extends to various forms of media and technology.


This black mass above us holds the keys
The unknown expanse above us contains secrets and knowledge beyond our understanding.


Up there lives beauty beyond all comprehension
In space lies beauty indescribable to human perception.


But also destruction
However, there is also the potential for harm and devastation.


When your time on Earth comes to an end
When your life ceases to exist on this planet.


Only then will you see
At that point, you will gain a true understanding.


We are the creators
We hold the power to create and shape our world.


We are one in the same
We possess a shared identity as fellow inhabitants of Earth.


Go forth, exist, my child
Live your life to the fullest and continue to exist and thrive.


Dear child, I wanna tell you about a trip I had
I wish to recount a journey I experienced to my beloved child.


Way back when I met this guy in outer space
A long time ago, I encountered an individual while exploring the depths of the universe.


Took me to the corner of the universe
This individual led me to a remote area of the cosmos.


Blew my mind when I saw my creators face
My mind was thoroughly amazed when I saw the visage of my creator.


Wanna put your handset down and turn your attention, upwards
Detach from the distractiveness of technology and divert focus to the vastness of space.


You're nothing but an electron child
You are a mere small particle in the grand scheme of existence.


Just waiting for release
Simply biding time till release from this mortal coil.


Grandma's rocket poem
A piece involving a grandmother's trip to space.


A cautionary tale
A story intended to offer guidance and prevent unfavorable outcomes.


But it's more about a full life lived
However, the essence of the story is an ode to a life lived with vigor.


She walked into a portal to the cosmos
The grandmother bravely entered a portal leading to the cosmos.


Run rings around Saturn
Explore and traverse the wonders of Saturn's rings.


Jump ship when you get to the 5th dimension
Transition to the fifth dimension and abandon old beliefs and ways of thinking.


A real life Jane Jetson
A reference to the futuristic, space-traveling character from the animated series The Jetsons.


I was young once, I used to hunt in the woods
I was once young and would frequently hunt in the forest.


Under the precipice is where I found my glowing door
I discovered a radiant door beneath the ledge of a cliff.


Shot through the threads of space and time
I was propelled through the intricacies of space and time.


My poor mother's embrace, I'm not gonna feel no more
I will no longer be able to experience the comforting embrace of my mother.


Hope for an all seeing eye
Aspirations for an omnipotent observer.


Up there in the darkness
In the vastness of the gloomy void.


When you're searching through the sky, the feeling is heartless
Sifting through the endless expanse of the sky elicits feelings of despair.


Grandma's rocket poem
A composition focused on a grandmother's cosmic journey.




Writer(s): Troy Kingi

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@TheHaynzhaus

Dear child I want to tell you about a trip i had
Way back when I met this guy from out of space
Took me to the corner of the universe
Blew my mind when I saw my creators face
Wanna put your handset down and turn your attention.....upward
You're nothing but an electron child
Just waiting for release

Grandma's rocket poem
A cautionary tale
But it's more about a fool I've been
She walked into a portal to the cosmos
Run rings around Saturn jump ship when you get to the fifth dimension
A real life Jane Jetson
Grandma's rocket poem

I was young once I use to hunt in the bush
Under the precipice is where I found my glowing door
Shot through the greater space and time
My poor mother's embrace I'm not going to feel anymore
hope for an all seeing eye Up there in the darkness.
When you're searching through the sky the feeling is heartless........heartless

Grandma's rocket poem
A cautionary tale
But it's more about a fool I've been
She walked into a portal to the cosmos
Run rings around Saturn jump ship when you get to the fifth dimension
A real life Jane Jetson
Grandma's rocket poem



@natecampbell9557

Sorry Jamie...these are correct, straight from Troy himself!
"Grandma's Rocket Poem"

Dear child I wanna tell you about a trip I had
Way back when I met this guy in outer space...
Took me to the corner of the universe
Blew my mind when I saw my creators face

Wanna put your handset down and turn your attention...upwards
You're nothing but an electron child
Just waiting for release...

Grandma's Rocket Poem
A cautionary tale, but it's more about
a full life lived...
She walked into a portal to the cosmos

Grandma's Rocket Poem
Run rings around Saturn, jump ship when you get to the 5th dimension...a real life Jane Jetson...

Grandma's Rocket Poem

I was young once, I use to hunt in the woods
Under the precipice is where I found my
glowing door.
Shot through the threads of space and time
My poor mother's embrace, I'm not gonna feel no more...
Hope for an all seeing eye, up there in the darkness
When your searching through the sky, the feeling is heartless...heartless.

Grandma's Rocket Poem
A cautionary tale, but it's more about a full life lived...
She walked into a portal to the cosmos

Grandma's Rocket Poem
Run rings around Saturn, jump ship when you get to the 5th dimension...i real life Jane Jetson...

Grandma's Rocket Poem...



@tawhiriobrien4994

Dear child I wanna tell you about a trip I had
Way back when I met this guy in outer space...
Took me to the corner of the universe
Blew my mind when I saw my creators face

Wanna put your handset down and turn your attention...upwards
You're nothing but an electron child
Just waiting for release...

Grandma's Rocket Poem
A cautionary tale, but it's more about
a full life lived...
She walked into a portal to the cosmos

Grandma's Rocket Poem
Run rings around Saturn, jump ship when you get to the 5th dimension...a real life Jane Jetson...

Grandma's Rocket Poem

I was young once, I use to hunt in the woods
Under the precipice is where I found my
glowing door.
Shot through the threads of space and time
My poor mother's embrace, I'm not gonna feel no more...
Hope for an all seeing eye, up there in the darkness
When your searching through the sky, the feeling is heartless...heartless.

Grandma's Rocket Poem
A cautionary tale, but it's more about a full life lived...
She walked into a portal to the cosmos

Grandma's Rocket Poem
Run rings around Saturn, jump ship when you get to the 5th dimension...i real life Jane Jetson...

Grandma's Rocket Poem...



@TheHaynzhaus

Dear child I want to tell you about a trip i had
Way back when I met this guy from out of space
Took me to the corner of the universe
Blew my mind when I saw my creators face
Wanna put your handset down and turn your attention (upward)
You're nothing but an electron child
Just waiting for release

Grandma's rocket poem
A cautionary tale
But it's more about a fool I've been
She walked into a portal to the cosmos
Grandmas rocket poem
Run rings around Saturn, jump ship when you get to the fifth dimension
A real life Jane Jetson
Grandma's rocket poem

I was young once I use to hunt in the bush
Under the precipice is where I found my glowing door
Shot through the greater space and time
My poor mother's embrace I'm not gonna feel anymore
Hope for an all seeing eye Up there in the darkness.
When you're searching through the sky the feeling is heartless.

Grandma's rocket poem
A cautionary tale
But it's more about a fool I've been
She walked into a portal to the cosmos
Grandmas rocket poem
Run rings around Saturn, jump ship when you get to the fifth dimension
A real life Jane Jetson
Grandma's rocket poem



All comments from YouTube:

@teuilagracetualaulelei1609

My (young) cousins who’d lost their grandmother (my aunt) recently were blown away by the beauty & sentiment of this gorgeous song; they related ‘cos they adored and miss their Mama very much. Thank you Troy Kingi😇🌺🥰

@sharonharvey8995

Never really listened to the lyrics back then...

Now I'm here listening to the whole album, wise beyond your years Kingi

Great Music, the world needs deep meaningful lyrics like these played aloud rather than the low stuff they're playing today. 2023

@albertcastillo7253

I can honestly say this is my favorite song ever..!? Thank you Troy kingi!!.. my mind is blown!.. thank you

@melissatuimavave-mau3297

Mine too

@cuzzywalay1134

It’s soooooooo goood

@reihanawitana7634

It's just musically and thought rendengly beautiful!

@WOCdom1

He ended his set with this song at the AKL folk festival and it blew my mind! Awesome brother!

@bauritai754

This song always brings back memories of my late uncle

@rachel4060

LOVE THIS SO MUCH

@adijazoey9121

Meke Music e hoa, 70s Soul/Psychedelic Flow to it , I Hear a bit of Hall and Oats Tune there Botha

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