The Flying Saucer Song Harry Nilsson

"The Flying Saucer Song" by Harry Nilsson, released in 1970, is a whimsical #Pop track that humorously explores themes of alien encounters and the imagination. Its playful lyrics and catchy melody create a light-hearted vibe. The song showcases Nilsson's unique vocal style and creativity, contributing to his cultural legacy in the era of quirky pop music.

[Spoken (Man 1, Man 2)]
Hey, what's happening?
Hey, what's shaking? How's your old lady?
Oh, she's fine, you know, a little hemorrhoidal problem, but, you know what I...
Oh, so what's happenin'?
Nothin' much, except, um... I had a weird experience the other night
Is that right?
Yeah, you see, um... I was walkin' along, you know, minding my own...
Yeah
I looked off to my right, and I... saw this strange light
A light?
That's right. So anyway what happened, was it got me thinkin' about this poem I read once
A poem, huh?
Yeah, a poem. It's like...
Late last night in search of light, I watched a ball of fi--
You don't mind if I do this for you, do ya, man?
Hey, hey, I was only puttin' you on, it's your record, you know what I mean? Carry on, do whatever you want
Well, alright!

[Verse]
Late last night in search of light
I watched a ball of fire streak across the midnight sky
I watched it glow, then grow, then shrink, then sink into the silhouette of morning
As I watched it die

[Spoken (Man 1, Man 2)]
You know what I said to myself? I said, hey! I got a lot in common with that light
That's right
Ya see...

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