Spaceman
The_Lift Lyrics

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Lift me up
And hold me up high
Let my arms reach up to the sky
I grab a cloud and then i hold on tight
You can try to pull with all your might
But i won't let go
I'm a spaceman
Like a rocket

Shot out into space
Seems to be the best way out of this place
All this great big world i'll circle round
Without the thought of ever coming down
And i'll be so high
I'm a spaceman
The final push
To send me all the way
Far beyond the stars of the milky way
Traveling all alone where day is never light
Maybe one day i can make it right

And i'll feel so high
I'm a spaceman

Overall Meaning

The Lift's "Spaceman" is a song about escape and yearning for something beyond the mundane realities of life. The singer longs to be lifted up, held high, and taken away from the world as it exists. The imagery of a rocket shot out into space creates a sense of urgency and desperation to escape. The gravity of the world is too much, and the only solution is to break free from it completely. The image of grabbing onto a cloud and holding tight while someone tries to pull them back down creates a tangible sense of struggle against the forces that hold a person back from their dreams.

The repeated refrain, "I'm a spaceman," carries a sense of isolation and a desire to be separate from the rest of humanity. The final push to be sent all the way beyond the stars of the Milky Way offers a sense of hope and possibility, even if it is ultimately unattainable. The intensity of the longing in this song makes it a powerful anthem for anyone who feels trapped and wants to break free.

Line by Line Meaning

Lift me up
I need your help and support

And hold me up high
Help me rise above my current situation

Let my arms reach up to the sky
Allow me to dream big and reach for the stars

I grab a cloud and then I hold on tight
I am determined to hold onto my dreams despite any obstacle

You can try to pull with all your might
Others may try to bring me down or discourage me

But I won't let go
I will persevere and remain committed to my goals

I'm a spaceman
I am an explorer, with a sense of adventure and curiosity

Like a rocket
I have the potential to achieve incredible things

Shot out into space
I am embarking on a journey of self-discovery and growth

Seems to be the best way out of this place
Escaping my current surroundings will give me the freedom to pursue my passions

All this great big world I'll circle round
I will roam the vast world, exploring all it has to offer