It is the third track on Day & Age and has remained in The Killers set since the Highline Ballroom performance. It will be the second single off Day & Age. The track was released early 2009.
Spaceman
The Killers Lyrics
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Next thing I knew they ripped me from my bed
And then they took my blood type
It left a strange impression in my head
You know that I was hoping
That I could leave this star-crossed world behind
But when they cut me open
I guess that changed my mind
And you know I might
Have just flown too far from the floor this time
'Cause they calling me by my name
And the zipping white light beams
Disregards the bombs and satellites
That was the turning point
That was one lonely night
The star maker says it ain't so bad
The dream maker's gonna make you mad
The spaceman says, "Everybody look down
It's all in your mind"
Well now I'm back at home, and
I'm looking forward to this life I live
You know it's gonna haunt me
So hesitation to this life I give
You think you might cross over
You're caught between the devil and the deep blue sea
You better look it over
Before you make that leap
And you know I'm fine
But I hear those voices at night sometimes
They justify my claim
And the public don't dwell my transmission
'Cause it wasn't televised
But it was the turning point
Oh, what a lonely night
The star maker says it ain't so bad
The dream maker's gonna make you mad
The spaceman says, "Everybody look down
It's all in your mind"
The star maker says it ain't so bad
The dream maker's gonna make you mad
The spaceman says, "Everybody look down
It's all in your mind"
My global position systems are vocally addressed
They say the Nile used to run from east to west
They say the Nile used to run
From east to west
I'm fine but I hear
Those voices at night
Sometimes
The star maker says it ain't so bad
The dream maker's gonna make you mad
The spaceman says, "Everybody look down
It's all in your mind"
The star maker says it ain't so bad
The dream maker's gonna make you mad
The spaceman says, "Everybody look down
It's all in your mind"
It's all in my mind
It's all in my mind
The song "Spaceman" by The Killers is a narrative about an individual's experience with extraterrestrial beings. The song opens with the singer recalling being taken from his bed, and having his blood taken, leaving a "strange impression in my head". The singer longs to leave the star-crossed world and move on, but after undergoing a transformation, he is unable to. The turning point of the song is when the spaceman says that everything is all in your mind, and the singer realizes that he is the only one who can control his experiences.
Throughout the song, the singer is torn between two worlds, wanting to move on from his old life but unable to escape the voices in his head. The song is about finding one's place in the world, and realizing that all experiences, good or bad, are a necessary part of life. The lyrics are open to interpretation, and some have suggested that the song is about the lead singer, Brandon Flowers', own personal struggles with fame.
Line by Line Meaning
It started with a low light
The experience began with a dim start.
Next thing I knew they ripped me from my bed
Suddenly, someone forcefully woke me up from sleep.
And then they took my blood type
They drew my blood for some reason without my consent.
It left a strange impression in my head
The experience was unsettling and stayed with me mentally.
You know that I was hoping
That I could leave this star-crossed world behind
I wanted to escape this flawed and ill-fated world I am in.
But when they cut me open
I guess that changed my mind
However, after going through an operation, I realized that I didn't want to leave this world anymore.
And you know I might
Have just flown too far from the floor this time
I might have gone too far beyond my usual limits this time.
'Cause they calling me by my name
And the zipping white light beams
Disregards the bombs and satellites
I'm hearing voices calling me by name and seeing bright lights while ignoring any dangers such as bombs or satellites.
That was the turning point
That was one lonely night
That was the moment that changed everything, a moment that I experienced in solitude.
The star maker says it ain't so bad
The dream maker's gonna make you mad
The spaceman says, "Everybody look down
It's all in your mind"
Various creators or controllers of space, stars, and dreams comfort me by saying that everything I perceive is simply a product of my mind.
Well now I'm back at home, and
I'm looking forward to this life I live
Now that I am back home, I am trying to focus on enjoying my current life.
You know it's gonna haunt me
So hesitation to this life I give
However, some things are going to continue to trouble me, so I'm uncertain about fully embracing this life.
You think you might cross over
You're caught between the devil and the deep blue sea
You better look it over
Before you make that leap
If you think you might be able to leave your problems behind, remember that you never know what kind of situation you might end up in. It's important to consider your options before making a leap of faith.
And you know I'm fine
But I hear those voices at night sometimes
They justify my claim
And the public don't dwell my transmission
'Cause it wasn't televised
I may seem okay, but I still hear those voices at night. They help support my belief in my experiences, but the public doesn't pay attention to my story because it wasn't broadcasted on television.
My global position systems are vocally addressed
They say the Nile used to run from east to west
They say the Nile used to run
From east to west
My navigation systems talk to me and give me information about the Nile River's direction in the past.
It's all in my mind
It's all in my mind
Everything I see and hear is simply a product of my own mind.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Brandon Flowers, Dave Brent Keuning, Mark August Stoermer, Ronnie Jr. Vannucci
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@KamaDidjital
It started with a low light
Next thing I knew they ripped me from my bed
And then they took my blood type
It left a strange impression in my head
You know that I was hoping
That I could leave this star-crossed world behind
But when they cut me open,
I guess that changed my mind
And you know I might
Have just flown too far from the floor this time
'Cause they calling me by my name
And the zipping white light beams
Disregards the bombs and satellites
That was the turning point
That was one lonely night
The star maker says, it ain't so bad
The dream maker's going make you mad
The spaceman says, everybody look down
It's all in your mind
Well now I'm back at home, and
I'm looking forward to this life I live
You know its gonna haunt me
So hesitation to this life I give
You think you might cross over
You're caught between the devil and the deep blue sea
You better look it over
Before you make that leap
And you know I'm fine
But I hear those voices at night sometimes
They justify my claim
And the public don't dwell my transmission
Cause it wasn't televised
But, it was the turning point
Oh what a lonely night
The star maker says, it ain't so bad
The dream maker's going make you mad
The spaceman says, everybody look down
It's all in your mind
The star maker says, it ain't so bad
The dream maker's going make you mad
The spaceman says, everybody look down
It's all in your mind
My global position systems are vocally addressed
They say the Nile used to run from east to west
They say the Nile used to run, from east to west
And you know I'm fine
But I hear those voices at night
Sometimes
The star maker says, it ain't so bad
The dream maker's going make you mad
The spaceman says, everybody look down
It's all in your mind
The star maker says, it ain't so bad
The dream maker's going make you mad
The spaceman says, everybody look down
It's all in your mind
It's all in my mind
It's all in my mind
@aperson.7585
Don't know why, but I love the line "and the public don't dwell on my transmission because it wasn't televised."
@crewmategolden4131
my favorite part is when he sings the line "they say the nile use to run from east to west" ^w^
@aperson.7585
@Deditus de Insomnia that's another great line :)
@Samuelcwebb
a person. Me too, I think it’s because where the song just gets loud and exciting
@drows6156
Omg me too this is the line
@Scoot694
@Darryl I think that's why I love that lyric because I can relate.
@amberembers8284
One of my absolute favourite songs ever. The music video is fantastic, Flowers' movements are entrancing, and the lyrics are so relatable and beautifully done. I love how they're just obscure enough to blur the meaning, but not so obtuse that we can't understand what he means.
@thomasanderson6558
i like you
@RobyntheRobin
I agree with everything you've said here! This song is VERY special and meaningful to me!
@GeorgeVreelandHill
This song saved countless lives. If you REALLY listen to The Killers, then you know that their music is about life and not just music. Thank God for this band.