Galaxies

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About Galaxies

"Galaxies" is a song by American electronica act Owl City, released on April 19, 2011. It is the second single from his fourth album, All Things Bright and Beautiful. Adam Young has stated the song is about the Space Shuttle Challenger disaster.


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Call back the cap-com,
Tick off the time-bomb
Let felicity fly
Armour the airlock
Blanket the bedrock
And kiss the planet goodbye

Dear God, I was terribly lost
When the galaxies crossed
And the Sun went dark
But dear God, You're the only North Star
I would follow this far

Fight back the flight deck
Bring on the breakneck
Cue the solar eclipse
Summit the sunset
Dovetail the dragnet
And blow your backbone to bits

Dear God, I was terribly lost
When the galaxies crossed
And the Sun went dark
But dear God, You're the only North Star
I would follow this far

Oh telescope
Keep an eye on my only hope
Lest I blink and be swept off the narrow road
Hercules, you've got nothing to say to me
'Cause you're not the blinding light that I need

For He is the saving grace
Of the Galaxies
He is the saving grace
Of the Galaxies

Dear God, I was terribly lost
When the galaxies crossed
And the Sun went dark
But dear God, You're the only North Star
I would follow this far

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Owl City

Owl City is an American electronica musical project by singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Adam Young formed in 2007 in Owatonna, Minnesota. Young created the project while experimenting with music in his parents' basement. Owl City developed a following on the social networking site Myspace, like many musicians who achieved success in the late 2000s, before signing with Universal Republic in 2008. more »

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Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG

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Release Information
"Galaxies" is a song by American electronica project Owl City, which is essentially the work of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Adam Young. The song was released on July 19, 2011, as a part of his third studio album, "All Things Bright and Beautiful".
Genre and Musical Style
Like most Owl City tracks, "Galaxies" is classified under the synth-pop and electropop genre. The song is composed with heavy use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic pop elements, giving it a dreamy, ethereal sound that Owl City is known for.
Lyrics and Themes
Lyrically, "Galaxies" delves into themes of spirituality and faith. Young, who is known for his Christian faith, pays tribute to this in the song with references like "Raise your hands, wash the sky" and "God, send your fireflies to fill the night."
Reception and Chart Performance
Upon its release, "Galaxies" was well-received and peaked at No.1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. It also peaked at No. 39 on the US Billboard Christian Songs chart, indicating its significant appeal among Christian music listeners.
Music Video
For the promotion of the song, a music video was released, featuring Adam Young in his recording studio. Frames of celestial entities, as well as a flying astronaut, give the viewers an essence of the theme, enhancing the overall audio-visual experience.
Tribute to Challenger Tragedy
Owl City mentions in the "Making Of" series for All Things Bright and Beautiful that "Galaxies" was written as a tribute to the ill-fated Space Shuttle Challenger, which tragically broke apart 73 seconds after launch in 1986.
Album's Second Single
"Galaxies" was the second single released from the album "All Things Bright and Beautiful". The song was premiered on Owl City's official website and MySpace page before the album's release.
Critical Reception
The song garnered mixed reviews from music critics, with some pointing out the singularity of the song's sound in the electronic pop scene at the time, while others criticized it for being too straightforward.
Live Performances
"Galaxies" has been performed live on several occasions, including at Owl City's tours following the album's release. It was received well by audiences and fans for its heartfelt lyrics and dramatic staging.

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