Satellite
Unkle Bob Lyrics


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I heard it on the radio
The singer's got a sad, sad song
I think I'm gonna sing along

And I don't know what I'm doing
Don't know where the world went wrong
Don't know where the pain belong
Who do you think you are?
You're not a star
You're just a satellite, a satellite
What do you think you know?
I'm letting go
Cause you're just a satellite, a satelite

I heard it on the radio
The singer's got a sad, sad song
I think I'm gonna sing along

And I don't know what I'm doing
Don't know where the world went wrong
Don't know where the pain belong

Who do you think you are?
You're not a star
You're just a satellite, a satellite
What do you think you know?
I'm letting go
Cause you're just a satellite, a satelite

Satellite, satellite
What do you want me to be?
What do you want me to be?
What would you say that I am?
What would you say that I am?

Who do you think you are?
You're not a star
You're just a satellite, a satellite
What do you think you know?




I'm letting go
Cause you're just a satellite, a satelite

Overall Meaning

In Unkle Bob's song "Satellite," the singer appears to be listening to a song on the radio and finds it sad. Despite not knowing what they are doing or where the world went wrong, the singer wants to sing along with the song. As the song continues the singer asks questions about the role of the singer in the song and questions the value of the person as they are " just a satellite." The questions addressed and the tone of the singer seem to imply that the singer on the radio may not be an important person or a true "star."


This song may be interpreted as a commentary on the music industry and its tendency to value appearance, image and fame over artistic substance. The song suggests that many singers and performers are merely "satellites," adrift in the music industry without much direction, purpose or meaning. It also reflects on the struggles of artists and their search for meaning in their work.


Line by Line Meaning

I heard it on the radio
The singer heard a song on the radio


The singer's got a sad, sad song
The singer's song is very sad


I think I'm gonna sing along
The singer intends to sing along with the song


And I don't know what I'm doing
The artist is unsure of their current actions


Don't know where the world went wrong
The artist is confused about the state of the world


Don't know where the pain belong
The singer is unsure where their pain fits in


Who do you think you are?
The singer is asking a question about identity


You're not a star
The person being addressed is not famous or important


You're just a satellite, a satellite
The person being addressed is insignificant and has no real influence


What do you think you know?
The artist is questioning the knowledge of the person being addressed


I'm letting go
The singer is releasing control or attachment to something


Satellite, satellite
Repeating the theme of insignificance and lack of influence


What do you want me to be?
The singer is asking for guidance on how to act or be


What would you say that I am?
The singer is asking for an identity or label


Who do you think you are?
Repeating the question about identity from earlier


You're not a star
Repeating the statement of insignificance from earlier


You're just a satellite, a satellite
Repeating the theme of insignificance and lack of influence from earlier




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Comments from YouTube:

Charles Peacock

Absolutely fabulous! Why haven't I heard this before?

Michael

Same here Charles!! ❤️❤️👍👌

Michael

They are fab!! I too only found recently 🤘🤘🤘💙💙

Mike Wade

brilliant band, brilliant songwriters - lord, send them some luck

Timur Kurskiev

I will never get bored to listen to this song

Timur Kurskiev

Amazing song, amazing voice! Love it!

kay

extremely underrated artist!!!

TheTruskawka

kocham to. :)

Vladimir Gaydamakin

awesome, still listening to this song through years

Fabiano Pires da Silva

I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE this song! I don't like live music videos, but that's ok!

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