Cecilia and the Satellite
Andrew McMahon In the Wilderness
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I lock myself in a hotel room Been waiting all night for the walls to move I've loved some girls that I barely knew I've made some friends, and I've lost some too Crashed my car, I was 17 My mother in the seat riding next to me The things I've learned from a broken mirror How a face can change when a heart knows fear Through all the things my eyes have seen The best by far is you If I could fly Then I would know What life looks like from up above and down below I'd keep you safe I'd keep you dry Don't be afraid Cecilia I'm the satellite And you're the sky I've cafe crawled through Amsterdam I've been around the world with a punk rock band And I've seen London, and I've played Japan I've been knocked down, I got up again For all the places I have been I'm no place without you If I could fly Then I would know What life looks like from up above and down below I'd keep you safe I'd keep you dry Don't be afraid Cecilia I'm the satellite And you're the sky I'm the satellite And you're the sky For all the things my hands have held The best by far is you If I could fly Then I would know What life looks like from up above and down below I'd keep you safe I'd keep you dry Don't be afraid Cecilia I'm the satellite And you're the sky And you're the sky I'm the satellite And you're the sky And you're the sky
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Written by: ANDERS GRAHN, JAMES FLANNIGAN, ANDREW ROSS MCMAHON
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12 facts about this song
Inspiration Behind the Song"Cecilia and the Satellite" was written by Andrew McMahon as a heartfelt message to his unborn daughter, Cecilia. In this song, he expresses his love, hopes, and promises to her.
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Release DateIt was released on August 12, 2014, as the lead single from the self-titled debut album "Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness."
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Song PopularityUpon its release, the song rapidly gained popularity and peaked at No. 5 on Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart and No. 3 on the Billboard Rock Airplay chart.
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Unique LyricsThe lyrics are distinctive as they incorporate various aspects of McMahon's life, including his battle with leukemia and his experiences as a musician. The chorus also mentions his real-life astronaut grandfather.
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Personal StoryThe song tells a vivid story of Andrew's life both before and after becoming a father. This artistic narrative approach sets it apart from many popular songs.
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CollaborationAndrew McMahon worked with producers Mike Viola and Kevin Griffin to make the song. Their collaboration was successful and resulted in an emotionally charged, moving piece of music.
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Musical StyleInterestingly enough, "Cecilia and the Satellite" combines various musical styles, including pop-rock and indie-pop, leading to a unique sound.
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Critical ReceptionThe song received extremely positive reviews from critics with many praising its heartfelt lyrics and McMahon's emotive vocals.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Cecilia and the Satellite" was released on August 13, 2014. It combines footage from McMahon's childhood, his early days as a musician, and his relationship with his wife and daughter.
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Live PerformancesThe song has been performed at numerous events and concerts and is always met with positive reactions from the audience. It has become one of McMahon's most loved and signature songs.
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Andrew's Band"Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness" is the third musical project by Andrew McMahon. He was previously involved with the bands Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin.
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Album SuccessThe song was a major contributor to the success of the band's debut album, which peaked at No. 21 on the US Billboard 200 chart and reached No. 5 on the US Top Rock Albums Billboard chart.
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