Space Cowboy

Jamiroquai

About Space Cowboy

"Space Cowboy" is the international lead single from British funk/acid jazz band Jamiroquai's second studio album, The Return of the Space Cowboy. The single peaked at number 17 on the UK Singles Chart, number six in Italy and number three in Iceland. In the United States it gave the band their first number one on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Play chart. In June 2006 in re-entered the UK Dance Chart at number one.


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Everything is good and brown
I'm here again
With a sunshine smile upon my face
My friends are close at hand
And all my inhibitions have disappeared without a trace
I'm glad, oh, that I found
Ooh, somebody who I can rely on

This is the return of the space cowboy
Interplanetary, good vibe zone
Say, at the speed of cheeba, you and I go deeper
Maybe I'm gonna have to get high just to get by
Now, you know I got that
I got that cheeba, cheeba kinda space cowboy vibe

Everything is good, oh, and green
Say, I'm red again
And I don't suppose I'm coming down
I can see clearly, so high in sky
A man with psychedelic picture frames
Of happiness to shade his eyes
He's glad, oh, that he found
Somebody who he can rely on

This is the return of the space cowboy
Interplanetary, good vibe zone
Say, at the speed of cheeba, help me go deeper
You and I, you and I, you and I, hey, oh

Now, this is the return of the space cowboy
He's got that, he's got that interplanetary, good
Good vibe zone

Oh, good times, hard times, good vibes, hey
Oh, I like what you're doing on that, yeah
This time

Oh now, now, this is the return of the space cowboy
Interplanetary, hmm, interplanetary, good vibe zone
At the speed of cheeba, oh, you and I, you and I go deeper
Hey, maybe I'm gonna have to get high this time

This is the return of the space cowboy
Interplanetary, good vibe zone
Say, at the speed of cheeba, oh we're going deeper
You and I, you and I, you and I
You and I, you and I, you and I
You and I, you and I, you and I, hey

We're going deeper, yeah
We're going deeper, yeah
We're going deeper, yeah

Now, this is the return of the space cowboy
Good times, hard times, good vibes, oh
Interplanetary, good vibe zone

Ha-ha-ha
Yeah, aw, hmm, I know from where it's comin' from

Now we're going, people
At the speed of cheeba
You and I go deeper
I'll stay with you on this
On this interplanetary level

This is the return of the space cowboy
Interplanetary, hey, a good vibe zone
Speed, speed, at the speed of cheeba
Oh, you and I, you and I, oh, you and I go
Hey, hey, hey, you and I go deeper, deeper
I wanna go, I wanna go deeper with you

You know, you got that, you got that space cowboy vibe
Interplanetary, good vibes, good vibes, good times
At the speed of cheeba, I got cheeba on the brain
Go now, gotta go, gotta go, gotta go

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Jamiroquai

Jamiroquai i/dʒəˈmɪrəkwaɪ/ are a British jazz funk and acid jazz band formed in 1992. Fronted by lead singer Jay Kay, Jamiroquai were initially the most prominent component in the early-1990s London-based acid jazz movement, alongside groups such as Incognito, the James Taylor Quartet, and the Brand New Heavies. Subsequent albums have explored other musical directions such as pop, rock and electronica. Their best known track is "Virtual Insanity", which won four awards at the 1997 MTV Video Music Awards. Jamiroquai have sold more than 35 million albums worldwide and won a Grammy Award in 1998. more »

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Written by: JASON KAY

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Space Cowboy" by Jamiroquai is from their second studio album titled "The Return of the Space Cowboy". It was released as a single on 26th August 1994.
Chart Success
The song didn’t make a major impact in the UK charts, reaching number 17, but it proved to be an exception in the US, where it reached number 1 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
Musical Style
Set to a funky groove, the song displays a strong influence from 1970s-style rhythm and blues (R&B), disco and funk music, which is consistent with much of Jamiroquai's music.
Song Theme
The song’s lyrics are thought to reflect lead singer Jay Kay’s passion for marijuana, where “space cowboy” is seen as a metaphor for a marijuana smoker.
Music Video
The music video of the song features Jay Kay dancing and performing the song in a variety of settings, including tropical locations and a space scene, reflecting the 'space cowboy' theme.
Album Influence
The success of "Space Cowboy" contributed towards the pop group's overall global recognition, paving the way for future commercial success.
Special Remixes
The album featured a remix of "Space Cowboy", which was produced by famous electronic music trio David Morales. This version is well known for being remixed into very distinct efforts, one of them being "David Morales Classic Club Remix".
Critical Acclaim
The song has been often considered a classic in the Jamiroquai catalog, praised for its smooth sound, lyrical content, and Jay Kay's vocal performance.
Awards
The song afforded the group a nomination for a MTV Video Music Award for Best Special Effects in 1997.
Legacy
More than two decades after its release, "Space Cowboy" is still remembered and played, maintaining its place as a staple of 90s dance music.

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