Flight Recorder from Viking 7
Lost in Cosmic Reflections: Matthew Good's Evocative Flight Recorder
Lyrics
Space is colder
Space is depicted as a cold and distant place.
Than the air in the mountains
Comparing space's coldness to the mountain air, emphasizing the harshness of space.
Where I come from
Referring to the speaker's origin, indicating a sense of nostalgia or homesickness.
For years I've drifted
The speaker has been drifting for a long time.
Further and further
Describing a continuous movement away from a known space into the unfamiliar.
Into the unknown
Emphasizing the mysterious and unexplored nature of the unknown space.
And I wonder
The speaker wonders about someone's whereabouts.
Where have you gone?
Expressing a longing or concern for the absence of someone.
And I wonder
Repetition of the wondering, intensifying the emotional tone.
What have you done?
Pondering on the actions or choices of the absent person.
What have you done?
Repetition for emphasis, suggesting a significant impact of the person's actions.
Space is older
Space is described as ancient, highlighting its timeless nature.
Than the air moving in and out
Comparing space's age to the constant movement of air in and out of lungs.
Of your lungs
Linking the age of space to the life-sustaining act of breathing.
For years I've drifted
Continuation of the speaker's prolonged drift, possibly referencing life's journey.
The math of a divinity
Introducing a mathematical or divine aspect to the journey, suggesting a purpose or order.
That goes on and on
Emphasizing the enduring and continuous nature of the divine aspect.
And I wonder
Reiteration of the speaker's wonder about someone's whereabouts.
Where have you gone?
Expressing a persistent sense of curiosity or concern.
And I wonder
Repeating the questioning of the absent person's actions.
What have you done?
Continuing to contemplate the impact of the person's deeds.
What have you done?
Reiteration for emphasis, underscoring the significance of the person's actions.
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