The Rocket
Television Lyrics


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(Evacuate the area)
Rocket
Rocket
The Rocket
Got a car
Gonna go
Gonna go go
In my car
Rocket
(Blast off)
Rocket
Sherry
Cherie, soon it's time to go
Cherie
Cherie, soon it's time to go
(Blast off!)
Rocket
Cool
Enjoy political freedom now!
Enjoy political freedom
Got a shovel
Gonna dig
Dig a hole
Put somethin' in there
Put somethin' in there
Rocket
Go
Cherie
Cherie
(Blast off!)
Heavy rocket
(Yeah)
(Blast off!)
Rocket!




The Rocket
(Now stand clear!)

Overall Meaning

The song "The Rocket" by Television is a fast-paced, energetic track that describes the excitement of preparing to embark on a journey in a rocket. The singer of the song has a car and is ready to go, urging everyone else to evacuate the area before the rocket takes off. The repeated use of the word "rocket" creates a sense of urgency and anticipation, as the singer is clearly enthusiastic about the impending blast-off. The mention of Sherry and Cherie also adds a human element to the song, as if the singer is saying goodbye to someone special before beginning their adventure.


The lyrics "Enjoy political freedom now" are particularly intriguing, as they add a socio-political layer to the song. It's possible that the singer is from a country where political freedoms are limited, and they're using the rocket as a means of escaping oppression. The line "Got a shovel, gonna dig, dig a hole, put somethin' in there" is also mysterious and cryptic, giving the impression that there's more to the singer's story than what is explicitly stated.


Overall, "The Rocket" is a high-energy rock song that captures the thrill of embarking on a new and exciting adventure. With its positive message about pursuing freedom and exploring the unknown, the song is a celebration of the human spirit and our innate desire to push boundaries and challenge ourselves.


Line by Line Meaning

Evacuate the area
Everyone needs to leave the area immediately for their own safety.


Rocket Rocket The Rocket
This is a song about a rocket and its launch.


Got a car Gonna go Gonna go go
I have a car and I'm going to use it to get to the rocket launch.


In my car Rocket
I'll be traveling to the rocket launch in my car.


Blast off Rocket
The rocket will soon take off.


Sherry Cherie, soon it's time to go Cherie Cherie, soon it's time to go
I'm telling my friend Cherie that it's almost time for us to leave for the rocket launch.


Cool Enjoy political freedom now!
We have the freedom to go watch a rocket launch without fear of political persecution.


Enjoy political freedom
We are fortunate to live in a society where we can enjoy such freedoms.


Got a shovel Gonna dig Dig a hole Put somethin' in there Put somethin' in there
I need a shovel to bury something important, and I plan to do it before leaving for the rocket launch.


Rocket Go Cherie Cherie
We're heading to the rocket launch, Cherie and I.


Blast off!
The rocket is launching and taking off into space.


Heavy rocket (Yeah) (Blast off!) Rocket!
The rocket is large and powerful, and everyone is excited to see it launch.


The Rocket (Now stand clear!)
The rocket launch is happening now, so everyone needs to move out of the way for safety.




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