Space Oddity
Journey Beyond Earth: Major Tom's Cosmic Odyssey
Lyrics
Ground Control to Major Tom
Ground Control is attempting to communicate with Major Tom, an astronaut.
Ground Control to Major Tom
Reiteration of the communication attempt, emphasizing urgency.
Take your protein pills and put your helmet on
Major Tom is instructed to take medication and wear his helmet in preparation for space travel.
Ground Control to Major Tom (ten, nine, eight, seven, six)
Countdown for the rocket launch, creating a tense atmosphere.
Commencing countdown, engines on (five, four, three, two)
The engines are activated as the countdown nears its end.
Check ignition and may God's love be with you (one, lift off)
Final checks are made with a wish for divine protection as Major Tom lifts off into space.
This is Ground Control to Major Tom
Ground Control acknowledges Major Tom's successful journey so far.
You've really made the grade
Major Tom has achieved success and recognition, prompting media interest.
And the papers want to know whose shirts you wear
Media curiosity about Major Tom's personal life and preferences.
Now it's time to leave the capsule if you dare
Moment for Major Tom to exit the spacecraft if he dares, indicating a critical decision point.
This is Major Tom to Ground Control
Major Tom communicates from space, expressing a change in perspective.
I'm stepping through the door
Major Tom is leaving the spacecraft, a significant and daring act.
And I'm floating in a most peculiar way
Major Tom is experiencing a unique and surreal sensation of floating in space.
And the stars look very different today
The view of the stars is profoundly different from space.
For here
Transition to Major Tom's contemplation of his isolation in space.
Am I sitting in a tin can
Majestic imagery of Major Tom inside his space capsule, feeling confined.
Far above the world
Miles above Earth, Major Tom reflects on his distant position.
Planet Earth is blue
Earth is described as blue, emphasizing its beauty and vulnerability.
And there's nothing I can do
Major Tom acknowledges his powerlessness to influence events on Earth.
Though I'm past one hundred thousand miles
Despite the vast distance traveled, Major Tom feels a sense of stillness.
I'm feeling very still
Mood of tranquility and contemplation within the spacecraft.
And I think my spaceship knows which way to go
The spaceship seems guided, with Major Tom confident in its direction.
Tell my wife I love her very much she knows
A poignant message to Major Tom's wife, anticipating potential danger.
Ground Control to Major Tom
Ground Control attempts to reestablish contact with Major Tom.
Your circuit's dead, there's something wrong
Confirmation of a technical issue, creating suspense and concern.
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
Repetition of the attempt to communicate with Major Tom.
Can you hear me, Major Tom?
Continued attempts to reach Major Tom.
Can you hear me, Major Tom? Can you-
Desperation in trying to establish contact with Major Tom.
Here am I floating 'round my tin can
Major Tom reflects on his isolation in space, floating in his capsule.
Far above the moon
Description of Major Tom's position far above the moon.
Planet Earth is blue
Reiteration of Earth's blue beauty and Major Tom's powerlessness.
And there's nothing I can do
Resigned acknowledgment of Major Tom's inability to change his situation.
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