Spaceman Harry Nilsson

"Spaceman" by Harry Nilsson, released in 1972, is a #Rock song that explores themes of isolation, existential contemplation, and the search for connection. The lyrics depict a man who feels alienated from society, while unique elements include whimsical melodies and imaginative storytelling. Its cultural impact lies in its influence on later artists and its reflection of the era's space-age fascination.

[Intro]
Bang, bang, shoot em' up, destiny
Bang, bang, shoot em' up to the moon
Bang, bang, shoot em' up one, two, three
(One, two, three, four)

[Verse 1]
I wanted to be a spaceman
That's what I wanted to be
But now that I am a spaceman
Nobody cares about me

[Chorus 1]
Hey Mother Earth, won't 'cha bring me back down
Safely to the sea
But 'round and around and around and around
Is all she ever say to me

[Verse 2]
I wanted to make a good run
I wanted to go to the moon
I knew that it had to be fun
I told 'em to send me real soon

[Verse 3]
I wanted to be a spaceman
I wanted to be it so bad
But now that I am a spaceman
I'd rather be back on the pad

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