Spaceman
Babylon Zoo
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Spaceman I always wanted you to go Into Spaceman (Intergalactic Christ) Spaceman I always wanted you to go Into Spaceman (Intergalactic Christ) Pungent smells They consummate my home Beyond the black horizon Trying to take control See my girl She shivers in her bones The sun and zenith rising Trying to take us all There's a fire between us So where is your god There's a fire between us I can't get off the carousel I can't get off the carousel I can't get off the carousel I can't get off this world This sickening taste Homophobic jokes Images of fascist votes Beam me up Cause I can't breath Spaceman I always wanted you to go Into Spaceman It's time to terminate The great wide world Morbid fascinations Television takes control Decimation different races fall Electronic information Tampers with your soul There's a fire between us So where is your god There's a fire between us I can't get off the carousel I fall off this world This sickening taste Homophobic jokes Images of fascist votes Beam me up Cause I can't breath Spaceman I always wanted you to go Into Spaceman (Intergalactic Christ) Spaceman I always wanted you to go Into Spaceman (Intergalactic Christ) Spaceman Spaceman Spaceman Spaceman Spaceman Spaceman Spaceman Spaceman Spaceman Spaceman Spaceman
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Written by: Jasbinder Mann Singh
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14 facts about this song
Song Origin"Spaceman" is a song by the British rock band Babylon Zoo, which originated in Wolverhampton, England.
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Album AssociationThis tune was released as the lead single from the band's debut album, "The Boy with the X-Ray Eyes," in 1996.
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Record Breaking Hit"Spaceman" broke records by selling 418,000 copies in the first week of release in the UK, making it the fastest-selling debut single ever at the time.
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Chart RankingsIt went straight to number one on the UK Singles Chart and stayed there for five consecutive weeks.
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International RecognitionBesides being popular in the UK, the song also topped the charts in many countries including Belgium, Finland, Ireland, New Zealand, and Spain.
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Levi's CommercialThe song gained early exposure when its release was preceded by a Levi's jeans TV commercial in late 1995, which featured only the song's chorus with high-pitched distorted vocals.
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Song EditionsThe original track was over five minutes long, but was edited down for radio and the Levi's advertisement.
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ControversyDespite its initial chart success, "Spaceman" has been criticized over the years, with NME listing it at number 35 in their list of the "50 Worst Music Videos Ever."
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Band's FutureDespite the huge success of "Spaceman," Babylon Zoo failed to replicate it with future singles and albums, causing a struggle with chart successes.
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Unique StyleThe song and its associated album mixed a variety of music styles, including hard rock, electronic, and symphonic, which made it distinct at the time.
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Parodied Version"Spaceman" was parodied by British comedian Bill Bailey in his stand-up show Part Troll, where he performed his version of the song in the style of Chris de Burgh.
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Theme & LyricsThe song's lyrics reportedly allude to space, isolation, and struggles with society.
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Notable SamplesA sample from "Spaceman" was used by Dizzee Rascal in his 2009 song "Dirty Cash."
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Vinyl Release"Spaceman" was also released as a limited edition 7" vinyl single with a unique picture sleeve.
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