Satellites
The Doves Lyrics


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I want you to know this
My anger's all but done
Sweet Lord
I swear I've seen the darkness
Sweet Lord
I swear I've seen some pain

Satellites ahead
So hold on
Satellites I said
So come on

Here comes a strange cargo
Here comes a light that leaves out of here
Sweet Lord
All I've known is badness
Sweet Lord
All I've known is pain

Satellites ahead
So hold on
Satellites I said
So come on
For seven nights I slept
Hold on
The satellites ahead
So come on

I want you to notice
My anger's all but done
And all I've known is madness

Satellites ahead
So hold on
For seven nights I slept
So come on

So hold on
So come on




So hold on
So come on

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Satellites by The Doves can be interpreted in a number of ways. It seems as though the singer has been through a difficult time in the past, perhaps struggling with some form of darkness and pain. However, the singer seems to have overcome this, indicating that their anger is all but done. There is a sense of anticipation and urgency, as satellites are mentioned several times, as if they symbolize something important that is imminent. The singer urges the listener to hold on and come with them, while also acknowledging the badness and pain that they have experienced in the past.


The repetition of the phrase "sweet lord" gives a spiritual undertone to the song, suggesting perhaps a feeling of relinquishment or surrender to a higher power. The line "here comes a light that leaves out of here" could also be interpreted as a metaphor for a new beginning or a lifting of darkness. The singer seems to be inviting the listener to come with them on this journey, as they move away from their past and embrace a new future filled with hope and possibility.


Interestingly, the lyrics are quite abstract and open to interpretation. The imagery of satellites could be seen as a metaphor for a number of different things - perhaps a symbol of technology or modernity, or even a metaphor for the idea of seeking something beyond ourselves. It's also worth noting that the lyrics are quite repetitive, with the same phrases being repeated several times over the course of the song. This repetition could be seen as a way of emphasizing the urgency and importance of the message that the singer is trying to convey.


Line by Line Meaning

I want you to know this
I need to tell you something important


My anger's all but done
I'm not angry anymore


Sweet Lord
Expression of spiritual reverence


I swear I've seen the darkness
I have experienced deep emotional pain


I swear I've seen some pain
I have gone through a lot of emotional and physical distress


Satellites ahead
Future is uncertain and unknown


So hold on
Be prepared for whatever comes your way


Satellites I said
I'm warning about the unpredictability of the future


So come on
Face the future with bravery


Here comes a strange cargo
Something unusual is about to happen


Here comes a light that leaves out of here
There's a glimmer of hope in the dark times


All I've known is badness
I have had a difficult life


Satellites ahead
Uncertainty lies ahead in life


For seven nights I slept
I rested after a difficult time


I want you to notice
I need you to pay attention


And all I've known is madness
I have gone through a lot of emotional turmoil


So hold on
Be prepared for whatever comes your way


So come on
Face the future with bravery




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JIMI GOODWIN, ANDY WILLIAMS, JEZ WILLIAMS

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