Lost in Space
The Graeme Edge Band Lyrics


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I'm just in space like the rest of my race
Changin' cells frome day I was born
But I'm still the same though the meat has changed
Something's holding me together that's for sure

I find myself suspended in a vacuum
A vacuum that goes either way
But there must be something else to it
'Cause the sun comes to me every day

When I see the truth I see it with my own imagery
It's my brain lying, trying to make me see,
That the truths is so big that it runs eternity
And small enough to fit inside me

Far away past a star into the void inside of me
Or smaller past the atoms that have nothing inside
Just the same as a car or a leaf or a star
Cannot move without command
Something moves me and without it I'd be no more living
Than a hole in the sand

Hold my hand feel it's warm touch from the fire inside
Hold my heart feel it's beating how I can't decide
I don't control my sleeping or when I dream away




But there must be something to it
For I wake up everyday

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lost in Space explore the idea of human existence and what keeps us alive. The singer acknowledges that they are just another person amongst the rest of their race, constantly changing on a cellular level. However, they feel like they are still the same person, despite their physical body being different from the day they were born. They believe that there is something holding them together that they cannot quite explain.


The singer then reflects on their own consciousness and how they find themselves suspended in a vacuum. They believe that there must be more to life than what they can see, as the sun continues to shine even though they are in the middle of a vacuum. The singer acknowledges that the truth is so big that it is difficult to grasp, yet it is small enough to fit inside them.


The song then delves into the idea that everything is connected, from the stars in the sky to the atoms inside of us. The singer believes that something moves them, and without it, they would not be alive. They ask the listener to hold their hand and feel the warmth from the fire inside them, and to hold their heart and feel it beating. The singer acknowledges that they do not control their own sleeping or dreaming, but there must be something to it as they wake up every day.


Overall, the lyrics to Lost in Space explore the interconnectedness of all things and the mysterious forces that keep us alive and functioning.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm just in space like the rest of my race
I am simply one among many, existing in this vast expanse of the universe.


Changin' cells frome day I was born
My physical body is in a constant state of change and renewal from the moment of my birth.


But I'm still the same though the meat has changed
Despite the ongoing physical transformations taking place within me, I remain the same person I have always been on the inside.


Something's holding me together that's for sure
There is a force or energy that keeps me intact and whole, even as my physical form evolves over time.


I find myself suspended in a vacuum
I feel as though I am floating in an empty space, cut off from everything around me.


A vacuum that goes either way
This void seems to be capable of pulling me in any direction, leaving me feeling unmoored and uncertain.


But there must be something else to it
Despite my feelings of disconnection and isolation, I suspect that there is more to this experience than meets the eye.


'Cause the sun comes to me every day
The appearance of the sun in the sky each day is a reminder that even in the emptiness of space, there are still constants and rhythms that endure.


When I see the truth I see it with my own imagery
The understanding of what is real and true only comes to me through my own perceptions and filters, which shape my interpretation of the world around me.


It's my brain lying, trying to make me see,
My mind sometimes deceives me, presenting distorted versions of reality that may not reflect the true nature of things.


That the truths is so big that it runs eternity
The eternal nature of truth is so vast and all-encompassing that it is nearly impossible to fully comprehend or grasp.


And small enough to fit inside me
At the same time, however, this truth is also intimately tied to my own existence, and resides within me at every moment.


Far away past a star into the void inside of me
In searching for deeper meaning and understanding, I must venture beyond the external world and explore the internal void within me.


Or smaller past the atoms that have nothing inside
The tiniest elements of matter hold mysteries and complexities that are still not fully understood, and may unlock deeper truths and knowledge of the universe.


Just the same as a car or a leaf or a star
All things in the universe, no matter how large or small, are ultimately subject to the same laws and principles of existence and change.


Cannot move without command
Even the most basic movements or actions require some sort of impulse or command to initiate and carry them out.


Something moves me and without it I'd be no more living
There is a force or energy that animates and propels me forward, without which I would lack the spark of life.


Than a hole in the sand
Without this vital energy, I would be no more significant or meaningful than a simple indentation in the earth.


Hold my hand feel it's warm touch from the fire inside
Through touch and connection with others, I can sense and share in the inner energy and life force that animates each of us.


Hold my heart feel it's beating how I can't decide
The beating of my heart and the rhythm of my body are governed by forces far beyond my conscious control or understanding.


I don't control my sleeping or when I dream away
Even in the realm of sleep and dreams, I am subject to deeper forces and impulses that guide my experiences and perceptions.


But there must be something to it
Despite my lack of conscious control or understanding, I sense that these experiences hold deeper meaning and purpose that are still waiting to be discovered.


For I wake up everyday
The simple act of waking up each day is a sign that life and energy continue to flow through me, even in the midst of uncertainty and change.




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@raymondscott3837

GREATEST ALBUM NOBODY SEEMS TO HAVE HEARD OF

@chrisnewcastle61

I agree. It was played to death at a youth club I was at, by the club leader and I bought it as soon as I got enough pocket money together. Blank looks by practically everyone else I knew, apart from those at the club...

@patrickhaynal1344

Nearly 40 years since I first heard this album!! Great music.

@alanhall7058

Wow --- I have not heard this LP in decades! Thanks for adding. Such a lost gem.

@m13579k

This album beginning to end is one of the most solid albums I own or have heard.

@mosheduskis902

I am really connected to these lyrics. I am in space like the rest of my race.

@travisbickle4626

Moshe Duskis: "and there must be something to it, because I wake up, every day"! Powerful!

@Mynamesalexa

Saw BGA back then.
Remember this LP well.
Actually talked to Graeme Edge on Messenger about this LP.
I think I surprised him I was aware of it.
RIP Graeme

@novawolf5456

Thanks so much for adding this to Youtube. This was one of my favorite lps as a kid. Still sounds insane!!!

@Judy4Peace

Love it! Reminds me of Marshall Tucker Band in part. Beautiful!

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