Galileo
Indigo Girls
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Galileo's head was on the block The crime was lookin' up the truth And as the bombshells of my daily fears explode I try to trace them to my youth And then you had to bring up reincarnation Over a couple of beers the other night And now I'm serving time for mistakes Made by another in another life time How long 'til my soul gets it right Can any human being ever reach that kind of light I call on the resting soul of Galileo king of night vision King of insight And then I think about my fear of motion Which I never could explain Some other fool across the ocean years ago Must have crashed his little airplane How long 'til my soul gets it right Can any human being ever reach that kind of light I call on the resting soul of Galileo king of night vision King of insight I'm not making a joke You know me I take everything so seriously If we wait for the time 'til all souls get it right Then at least I know there'll be no nuclear annihilation in my life time I'm still not right I offer thanks to those before me That's all I've got to say 'Cause maybe you squandered big bucks in your lifetime Now I have to pay But then again it feels like some sort of inspiration To let the next life off the hook Or she'll say look what I had to overcome from my last life I think I'll write a book How long 'til my soul gets it right Can any human being ever reach the highest light Except for Galileo, God rest his soul King of the night vision, king of insight How long (until my soul gets it right) How long (until my soul gets it right) How long
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Written by: EMILY ANN SALIERS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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11 facts about this song
Song Composition"Galileo" is a folk-rock song by American duo Indigo Girls. The duo consists of Amy Ray and Emily Saliers.
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Album AppearanceThe song debuted in their fourth studio album, "Rites of Passage," that was released in the year 1992.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Emily Saliers, one half of the duo, who typically shares songwriting duties with her partner, Amy Ray.
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Billboard Ranking"Galileo" peaked at number 10 on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in 1992.
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Song ThemeThe song discusses the concepts of reincarnation and the role of teachers in our lives, using the historical figure Galileo Galilei to represent wisdom and exploration.
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Music VideoThe music video for the "Galileo" is quite unique. It features the Indigo Girls along with a number of identical pairs of twins in a lecture hall, visually representing the song's theme of based on recurring lifetimes.
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Song DurationThe original album version of "Galileo" has a total duration of 4 minutes and 12 seconds.
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Cover VersionThe song has been covered by various artists, including the a cappella group Chanticleer in their album "Wondrous Love."
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Live PerformancesThe song has remained a staple in the Indigo Girls' live performances for many years, standing out as one of their greatest hits.
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Critical Reception"Galileo" was generally met with positive reviews from music critics. The song helped elevate the band's reputation beyond just an indie folk duo, fostering a broader audience appeal.
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Song Impact"Galileo" solidified Indigo Girls' place in the mainstream music with its well-crafted lyrics, contemplative themes, and harmonious music. The song's popularity led to increased exposure for the band and has endured as one of their most recognizable tracks.
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