Spaceman
Harry Nilsson
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Bang, bang, shoot 'em up destiny (bang, bang) Bang, bang, shoot 'em up to the moon (bang, bang) Bang, bang, shoot 'em up one, two, three (one, two, three, four) I wanted to be a spaceman, that's what I wanted to be But now that I am a spaceman Nobody cares about me Hey, Mother Earth, won't'cha bring me back down safely to the sea? Around and around and around and around is all she ever say to me I wanted to make a good run, I wanted to go to the moon I knew that it had to be fun I told 'em to send me real soon I wanted to be a spaceman, I wanted to be it so bad But now that I am a spaceman I'd rather be back on the pad Hey, Mother Earth, won't'cha bring me back down safely to the sea? Around and around and around and around is just a lot of lunacy (yeah) (Yeah) 'Round and around and around and around and around (so bring me back down) 'Round and around and around and around and around, safe on the ground Hey, Mother Earth, better bring me back down safely to the sea But around and around and around and around is all she ever say to me, yeah You know I wanted to be a spaceman That's awhat I wanted to be But now that I am a spaceman nobody cares about me Say hey, you Mother Earth, you better bring me back down I've taken just as much as I can Around and around and around and around is the problem of a spaceman
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Written by: HARRY NILSSON
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10 facts about this song
Album Details"Spaceman" is a song from the 1972 album "Son of Schmilsson" by American singer-songwriter Harry Nilsson.
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Song GenreIt falls under the music genre of pop rock and psychedelic rock, showcasing Nilsson's ability to weave across different music styles.
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CollaborationThe album that features "Spaceman" was produced in collaboration with Richard Perry, who was a renowned music producer known for his work with other iconic singers like Barbra Streisand and Carly Simon.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being a chart-topper, "Spaceman" is often praised for its lyrical content and is considered one of Nilsson's best works.
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Music StyleThe song showcases Nilsson's varied music style, mixing rock elements with orchestral arrangements, and complex vocal harmony.
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Lyrical Theme"Spaceman" revolves around themes of alienation and loneliness, a common theme in Nilsson's work, showing his ability to portray human emotions in a relatable way.
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Music VideoThe song's music video showcases an astronaut floating in space, symbolizing the song's theme of loneliness and alienation.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of 3 minutes and 33 seconds, which is standard for 1970s pop songs.
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Album Praise"Son of Schmilsson", the album that houses "Spaceman", was positively reviewed and earned a nomination for Album of the Year at the 15th Grammy Awards in 1973.
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Influence"Spaceman" continues to inspire many artists and musicians due to its captivating lyrics and unique blend of music style.
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