Saturn
Wonder (Stevie) Lyrics
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To a place where the air is clean
On Saturn
There's no sense to sit and watch people die
We don't fight our wars the way you do
We put back all the things we use
On Saturn
There's no sense to keep on doing such crimes
There's no principles in what you say
No direction in the things you do
For your world is soon to come to a close
Through the ages all great men have taught
Truth and happiness just can't be bought - or sold
Tell me why are you people so cold
I'm
Going back to Saturn where the rings all glow
Rainbow, moonbeams and orange snow
On Saturn
People live to be two hundred and five
Going back to Saturn where the people smile
Don't need cars cause we've learned to fly
On Saturn
Just to live to us is our natural high
We have come here many times before
To find your strategy to peace is war
Killing helpless men, women and children
That don't even know what they're dying for
We can't trust you when you take a stand
With a gun and bible in your hand
And the cold expression on your face
Saying give us what we want or we'll destroy
I'm
Going back to Saturn where the rings all glow
Rainbow, moonbeams and orange snow
On Saturn
People live to be two hundred and five
Going back to Saturn where the people smile
Don't need cars cause we've learned to fly
On Saturn
Just to live to us is our natural high
The lyrics of "Saturn" by Stevie Wonder talk about the desire to leave Earth and travel to Saturn, a planet with a utopian society, where people live in peace, and live their lives with happiness and respect for their environment. The first stanza depicts the desolation and destruction that the Earth is facing, unable to manage its resources, and being plagued by wars. Saturn is presented as a place where there is no need to commit such atrocities, where people put back all the things they use, and live in harmony with nature.
The second stanza criticizes the direction that society is taking, lacking principles and direction, and warns that if such behavior continues, the world will come to an end. Wonder suggests that the great men of history have taught that truth and happiness cannot be bought or sold, and laments the coldness that people exhibit. The third stanza addresses the issue of war, where innocent people suffer and die for the greed and ambitions of the powerful. Wonder questions the trustworthiness of those who use violence as a means to achieve their goals, and rejects their ultimatums, asserting his intention to leave for Saturn, a place where he can live in peace, free of violence, hatred, and oppression.
Line by Line Meaning
Packing my bags going away
I am leaving this place
To a place where the air is clean
Going to a place with pure air
On Saturn
This refers to Saturn as the destination
There's no sense to sit and watch people die
It doesn't make sense to witness death and do nothing about it
We don't fight our wars the way you do
Their method of fighting wars is different from humans
We put back all the things we use
They restore everything they use
On Saturn
This refers to Saturn as the planet they are describing
There's no sense to keep on doing such crimes
It doesn't make sense to continue with crimes
There's no principles in what you say
Humans lack principles in their words
No direction in the things you do
Humans have no clear plan in their actions
For your world is soon to come to a close
Earth is close to ending
Through the ages, all great men have taught
Throughout history, wise people have taught us
Truth and happiness just can't be bought, or sold
Truth and happiness are priceless and not for sale
Tell me why are you people so cold
Asking why humans are so emotionless
Going back to Saturn where the rings all glow
Referring to going back to Saturn where the rings shimmer
Rainbow, moonbeams, and orange snow
Describing the colors found on Saturn
On Saturn
Referring to Saturn as the planet they will return to
People live to be two hundred and five
The general lifespan of people on Saturn is two hundred and five years
Going back to Saturn where the people smile
Describing the happy people on Saturn
Don't need cars cause we've learned to fly
They have the ability to fly so they don't use cars
Just to live to us is our natural high
Living is their source of joy and excitement
We have come here many times before
They have visited Earth many times previously
To find your strategy to peace is war
Earth's method of peace is through war
Killing helpless men, women, and children
Humans kill innocent people
That don't even know what they're dying for
The victims don't even understand why they are dying
We can't trust you when you take a stand
They can't rely on humans when they take a stance
With a gun and Bible in your hand
Humans use weapons and religion to support their point
And the cold expression on your face
The harsh look on humans' faces
Saying give us what we want or we'll destroy
Humans demand what they want, or they will destroy
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: STEVIE WONDER, TRINE VON STOLZENAU
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ellensugarmag3759
Killer.... Killer....Killer Song.
Got that?
Or do I need to repeat myself?
Because I will...
Unteen Million Times.
Get the drift???
I so hope you do.
Enough Said.
Thank You Mr Stevie Wonder.
Much Appreciated and I so hope you have a nice day!♥️
@TatianaProphetMusic
Every time I share this with people, I get zero response. It’s earth shattering personally. I love it.
@chasingunicorns
Bought this album when it first came out. Saturn was on a little 45 disc, together with some other extra tracks. It has always been my very favourite and never fails to make me cry. Have we learned nothing in the last 50 years? Keep sharing it, it's beautiful.
@banjobobbys
@@chasingunicorns I bought it back then too.That's how I remember it on a 45. A favorite of mine. Saturn was visible tonight 12/20/20 with Jupiter.
@photostrips
@@banjobobbys I listened to this song while I viewed the conjunction through binoculars and it made me cry for sure
@robynhawkins48
It is
@davidpetsuch8090
That's because you live with your eyes open. Welcome.
@malkieri1672
Probably one of his most underrated songs.
@shineonyoucrazydanielle
Of All Time
@Jjstier
No probably about this.
@user-yx1dv1ny5r
Most definitely!😂