Rocket Man

Elton John

About Rocket Man

"Rocket Man" (officially titled "Rocket Man (I Think It's Going to Be a Long, Long Time)") is a song composed by Elton John and Bernie Taupin and originally performed by Elton John. The song first appeared on Elton John's 1972 album Honky Château and became a hit single, rising to No. 2 in the UK Singles Chart and No. 6 in the US Billboard Hot 100. On 30 August 2019, the song was certified Platinum by the British Phonographic Industry for sales of 600,000 digital downloads and streaming equivalent sales. With sales of 3 million in the US the song was certified 3 times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America. Rolling Stone lists it at No. 245 of its 500 greatest songs of all time. 


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2002
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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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Elton John

Sir Elton Hercules John, CBE (born Reginald Kenneth Dwight on 25 March 1947) is an English rock singer-songwriter, composer, pianist and occasional actor. He has worked with lyricist Bernie Taupin as his songwriter partner since 1967; they have collaborated on more than 30 albums to date. more »

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Written by: Elton John, Bernie Taupin

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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.
Lyrical Content
The 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.
Inspiration
The 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.
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.
Interpretations
Some 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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