Lyrics
From the passengers seat I heard the story of the sky
Reflecting on the tragic story of the Challenger space shuttle from the perspective of an observer in the passenger seat.
Of challenger and reasons why
Mentioning the Challenger and exploring the reasons for its failure.
It didn't make it, it didn't fly
Emphasizing that the Challenger did not successfully complete its mission or flight.
And of the astronauts who burned in the fire
Acknowledging the astronauts who lost their lives in the Challenger disaster.
From the car to the classroom with a knot in my chest
Transitioning from the car to the classroom, expressing emotional distress.
and the waver of the voice recounting the ascent
Describing the emotional recounting of the space shuttle's ascent in a classroom setting.
The snow falls down like stars going by
Using metaphorical imagery of snow falling like stars, possibly symbolizing the tragedy.
As like the dreams of the 7 fall from the sky
Comparing the falling dreams of the seven astronauts to the falling snow.
nothing is painless
Highlighting the inevitability of pain and loss in life.
when there's so much to lose
Expressing the difficulty of facing challenges when there is a lot at stake.
how do I take this
Pondering how to handle the weight of tragic news.
how do I carry the news
Questioning how to bear the burden of delivering or receiving difficult information.
what is the future
Contemplating the uncertainty of the future in the aftermath of a tragedy.
if this is now
Questioning the value of the present moment if it is marred by tragedy.
watching the brightest
Observing the brightest individuals (astronauts) falling to the ground, a metaphor for their demise.
fall to the ground
Symbolizing the impact and loss associated with the tragic event.
Should we move on to Discovery, and try this again
Considering the possibility of moving on to new endeavors, specifically referencing the space shuttle Discovery.
The Race with the Russian's is on Reagan's breath
Linking the competitive space race with the Russians to the political climate during Reagan's presidency.
is the face of God worth - trying to understand
Pondering whether the pursuit of understanding, even in the face of tragedy, is worth it.
taking one small step and leaving his hand
Reflecting on the iconic moment of taking a small step (referencing the moon landing) and the potential isolation that follows.
upward and onward
Pondering the choice between progressing forward or remaining stagnant.
or stuck in one place
Questioning whether humanity is advancing or stuck in one place.
are we moving forward?
Exploring the concept of moving forward collectively as a society.
Or should we have stayed
Contemplating whether staying in the current state would have been a better choice.
Or should we have stayed
Raising the question of whether staying in the past or not progressing was a viable alternative.
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