Galaxies
Owl City
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Call back the cap-com, Tick off the time-bomb Let felicity fly Armour the airlock Blanket the bedrock And kiss the planet goodbye Dear God, I was terribly lost When the galaxies crossed And the Sun went dark But dear God, You're the only North Star I would follow this far Fight back the flight deck Bring on the breakneck Cue the solar eclipse Summit the sunset Dovetail the dragnet And blow your backbone to bits Dear God, I was terribly lost When the galaxies crossed And the Sun went dark But dear God, You're the only North Star I would follow this far Oh telescope Keep an eye on my only hope Lest I blink and be swept off the narrow road Hercules, you've got nothing to say to me 'Cause you're not the blinding light that I need For He is the saving grace Of the Galaxies He is the saving grace Of the Galaxies Dear God, I was terribly lost When the galaxies crossed And the Sun went dark But dear God, You're the only North Star I would follow this far
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Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG
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9 facts about this song
Release Information"Galaxies" is a song by American electronica project Owl City, which is essentially the work of singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Adam Young. The song was released on July 19, 2011, as a part of his third studio album, "All Things Bright and Beautiful".
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Genre and Musical StyleLike most Owl City tracks, "Galaxies" is classified under the synth-pop and electropop genre. The song is composed with heavy use of synthesizers, drum machines, and electronic pop elements, giving it a dreamy, ethereal sound that Owl City is known for.
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Lyrics and ThemesLyrically, "Galaxies" delves into themes of spirituality and faith. Young, who is known for his Christian faith, pays tribute to this in the song with references like "Raise your hands, wash the sky" and "God, send your fireflies to fill the night."
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Reception and Chart PerformanceUpon its release, "Galaxies" was well-received and peaked at No.1 on the US Billboard Dance Club Songs chart. It also peaked at No. 39 on the US Billboard Christian Songs chart, indicating its significant appeal among Christian music listeners.
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Music VideoFor the promotion of the song, a music video was released, featuring Adam Young in his recording studio. Frames of celestial entities, as well as a flying astronaut, give the viewers an essence of the theme, enhancing the overall audio-visual experience.
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Tribute to Challenger TragedyOwl City mentions in the "Making Of" series for All Things Bright and Beautiful that "Galaxies" was written as a tribute to the ill-fated Space Shuttle Challenger, which tragically broke apart 73 seconds after launch in 1986.
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Album's Second Single"Galaxies" was the second single released from the album "All Things Bright and Beautiful". The song was premiered on Owl City's official website and MySpace page before the album's release.
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Critical ReceptionThe song garnered mixed reviews from music critics, with some pointing out the singularity of the song's sound in the electronic pop scene at the time, while others criticized it for being too straightforward.
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Live Performances"Galaxies" has been performed live on several occasions, including at Owl City's tours following the album's release. It was received well by audiences and fans for its heartfelt lyrics and dramatic staging.
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