Spacecorpse
Spacecorpse: A Cosmic Odyssey of Partying and Existential Descent
Lyrics
Space, the final frontier
Space is depicted as the ultimate frontier, possibly referring to the vast unknown of outer space.
I've come to do drugs and drink beer
The speaker humorously expresses a hedonistic motive for being in space – to engage in recreational activities like drugs and beer.
I'm the Captain of this ship, make it so and take a rip
The speaker identifies as the Captain of the ship, commanding action and encouraging others to join in the festivities ("make it so and take a rip").
Re-gifted the plasma laser cause it got too hot
The plasma laser, a powerful tool, is discarded due to overheating, reflecting the need for caution even in a party atmosphere.
I cannot party if my hands melt off
The danger of losing body parts due to excessive partying is humorously emphasized.
User error on the flight control panel
A technical mistake occurs on the flight control panel, highlighting the potential consequences of negligence in space travel.
Auto pilot did too many lines
The autopilot, an automated system, is portrayed as engaging in drug use, adding a humorous and surreal element to the narrative.
The radar was faulty, showing bogies blooping behind
A malfunctioning radar creates a false sense of threat ("bogies blooping behind"), contributing to the chaotic space adventure.
Gotta loop back and make sure I'm not losing my mind
The need to reassess and ensure one's sanity in the face of bizarre events is expressed ("loop back and make sure I'm not losing my mind").
Rewind the Captain's log to figure out where I hid my nug's
The Captain humorously searches for hidden "nugs" (possibly drugs or treasures) by rewinding the ship's log.
Been racing with cyborgs on car sized bugs
An absurd image of racing with cyborgs on bug-sized vehicles adds to the surreal and playful nature of the lyrics.
I awaken from my space daze
The speaker awakens from a space-induced haze, questioning the passage of time.
Has it been hours or days
Time distortion is further explored as the speaker wonders about the duration of their experience.
I cannot feel my skin
A surreal consequence of the space journey is described – the loss of sensory perception ("cannot feel my skin").
We're not in hyperdrive anymore
The ship is no longer in hyperdrive, possibly signaling a return to normalcy or a shift in the adventure.
Space suit bong hits did the trick
The use of a space suit for smoking ("bong hits") is introduced as a remedy for the speaker's condition.
But now what to do for my next fix
Despite the momentary relief, the speaker faces the dilemma of what to do next for entertainment or escape ("next fix").
Think I'll fly into this black hole and find my lost time
A decision is made to fly into a black hole, symbolizing a reckless pursuit of the unknown and a desire to reclaim lost time.
As I enter the Event Horizon my ship dissolves as time warps
Entering the Event Horizon results in the dissolution of the ship, portraying the potentially destructive consequences of impulsive actions.
At least I partied until I became a space corpse
The speaker accepts the consequences, expressing satisfaction in having partied until becoming a "space corpse."
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