Rocket Man
Elton John
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She packed my bags last night, preflight Zero hour, nine a.m. And I'm gonna be high As a kite by then I miss the earth so much I miss my wife It's lonely out in space On such a timeless flight And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time 'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home Ah, no no no I'm a rocket man Rocket man Burnin' out his fuse Up here alone Mars ain't the kind of place To raise your kids In fact, it's cold as hell And there's no one there to raise them If you did And all this science I don't understand It's just my job Five days a week A rocket man Rocket Man And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time 'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home Ah, no no no And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time 'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find I'm not the man they think I am at home Ah, no no no... I'm a rocket man Rocket man Burnin' out his fuse Up here alone And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time Long, long, time Long, long, time Ah, no, no, no... Oh, no, no, no, no, no, no, no...
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Written by: Elton John, Bernie Taupin
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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5 facts about this song
Musical Style"Rocket Man" is a soft rock song by Elton John, released in 1972.
- It features a prominent piano melody and showcases Elton John's distinctive vocals.
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Lyrical ContentThe lyrics of "Rocket Man" tell the story of an astronaut who is feeling isolated and homesick during a space mission.
- The song poignantly explores themes of loneliness and longing for connection.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Ray Bradbury's short story "The Rocket Man," which explores similar themes of isolation and longing.
- Elton John and his lyricist Bernie Taupin used this story as a jumping-off point to create a unique and emotionally resonant song.
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Cultural Impact"Rocket Man" has become one of Elton John's signature songs and is considered a classic of the 1970s rock era.
- The song has been covered by numerous artists and has been featured in various films and TV shows, cementing its status as a timeless piece of music.
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InterpretationsSome listeners interpret the song as a metaphor for the challenges of fame and the feeling of being disconnected from reality that can come with living a high-profile life.
- Others see it as a more universal exploration of human emotions and the longing for connection that we all experience at one time or another.
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