Major Tom (Coming Home)
Peter Schilling
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Standing there alone, the ship is waiting All systems are go, are you sure? Control is not convinced But the computer has the evidence No need to abort The countdown starts, watching in a trance The crew is certain Nothing left to chance, all is working Trying to relax, up in the capsule "Send me up a drink", jokes Major Tom The count goes on 4, 3, 2, 1 Earth below us, drifting falling Floating weightless, calling calling home Second stage is cut, we're now in orbit Stabilizers up, running perfect Starting to collect, requested data What will it effect, when all is done Thinks Major Tom Back at ground control, there is a problem Go to rockets full, not responding Hello Major Tom, are you receiving Turn the thrusters on, we're standing by There's no reply 4, 3, 2, 1 Earth below us, drifting, falling Floating, weightless, calling, calling, home Across the stratosphere A final message, "Give my wife my love" Then nothing more Far beneath the ship, the world is mourning They don't realize, he's alive No one understands but Major Tom sees Now the life commands, this is my home I'm coming home Earth below us, drifting, falling Floating, weightless, coming home Earth below us, drifting, falling Floating, weightless, coming home Earth below us, drifting, falling Floating, weightless, coming, coming home Home
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Written by: Pierre Schilling
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10 facts about this song
Origin"Major Tom (Coming Home)" was produced by German synthpop singer Peter Schilling. It was first released in German ("Major Tom (völlig losgelöst)") in 1982, and then in English in 1983.
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InspirationThis song was inspired by David Bowie's character Major Tom from his songs "Space Oddity," "Ashes To Ashes," and "Hallo Spaceboy."
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Chart SuccessIt was highly successful internationally, reaching No. 1 in Canada and West Germany, No. 2 in Switzerland, and making it to the top 15 in the US on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Anthems of Space TravelThe song is renowned as one of the most significant anthems of space travel, recounting the tale of Major Tom, a fictional astronaut who cuts off communication with Earth to journey into space.
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In the MediaThe song has appeared in numerous movies, ads, and TV shows, including Breaking Bad, Deutschland 83, and Black Mirror: Bandersnatch.
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Unconventional StyleThe music style, categorized as 'Neue Deutsche Welle' (New German Wave) in its German version, was unconventional for its time, blending synthpop with electronic music elements.
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Cover VersionsThe song was later covered by several artists, including Shiny Toy Guns, which was used in a 2008 Lincoln car commercial in the U.S.
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Album NameThe English version of the song is part of the album "Error in the System," which became popular in both North America and Western Europe.
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Re-releaseThe song was again released in English under a slightly different name as "Major Tom 2000" and "Major Tom 2009 and "Major Tom 94". This demonstrates the song's enduring popularity and cultural impact.
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Song ThemeAlthough the upbeat, hypnotic synth melody can mask the somber story, the lyrics deal with the sacrifice and loneliness experienced by astronauts venturing into the unknown.
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