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Space Man Lyrics

by Sam Ryder

Lyricist: Sam Ryder, Amy Foster, JP Cooper

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Space Man Lyrics

If I was an astronaut, I'd be floating in midair And a broken heart would just belong to someone else down there I would be the centre of my lonely universe But I'm only human and I'm crashing down to earth If I was an astronaut, I'd have a bird's eye view I'd circle 'round the world and keep on coming back to you In my floating castle, I'd rub shoulders with the stars But I'm only human, and I'm drifting in the dark I'm up in space, man Up in space, man I searched around the universe Been down some black holes There's nothing but space, man And I want to go home If I was an astronaut, I'd speak to satellites My navigation systems would search for other life But I'd be up here thinking 'bout what I'd left behind 'Cause I'm only human with the real world on my mind I'm up in space, man Up in space, man I've searched around the universe Been down some black holes There's nothing but space, man And I want to go home Gravity keeps pulling me down As long as you're on the ground, I'll stick around Stick around I'll stick around I'm up in space, man Up in space, man I searched around the universe Been down some black holes There's nothing but space, man, no Oh, I'm in the wrong place, man Nothing but, nothing but, nothing but space, man Nothing but, nothing but, nothing but space, man I've searched around the universe Been down some black holes Nothing but space, man And I want to go home

Space Man - English Translation

Si fuera astronauta, flotaría en el aire Y un corazón roto pertenecería a otro alguien abajo. Sería el centro de mi universo solitario Pero soy solo humano y caigo hacia la tierra. Si fuera astronauta, tendría una vista panorámica Daría vueltas alrededor del mundo y volvería siempre a ti En mi castillo flotante, me mezclaría con las estrellas Pero soy solo humano, y me pierdo en la oscuridad. Estoy arriba en el espacio, hombre Arriba en el espacio, hombre He buscado por todo el universo He caído en algunos agujeros negros No hay nada más que espacio, hombre Y quiero volver a casa Si fuera astronauta, hablaría con los satélites Mis sistemas de navegación buscarían otra vida Pero estaría aquí pensando en lo que dejé atrás Porque soy solo humano con el mundo real en mente Estoy arriba en el espacio, hombre Arriba en el espacio, hombre He buscado por todo el universo He caído en algunos agujeros negros No hay nada más que espacio, hombre Y quiero volver a casa La gravedad me arrastra hacia abajo Mientras tú estés en la tierra, yo me quedaré Me quedaré Me quedaré Estoy arriba en el espacio, hombre Arriba en el espacio, hombre He buscado por todo el universo He caído en algunos agujeros negros No hay nada más que espacio, hombre, no ¡Ay, estoy en el lugar equivocado, hombre! Solo hay, solo hay, solo hay espacio, hombre Solo hay, solo hay, solo hay espacio, hombre He buscado por todo el universo He caído en algunos agujeros negros Solo hay espacio, hombre Y quiero volver a casa

Meaning of Space Man

“Space Man” by Sam Ryder is a profoundly melancholic and surprisingly relatable exploration of loneliness, longing, and the desire for connection framed through the fantastical lens of space travel. The core theme revolves around the feeling of being adrift – not just geographically in outer space, but emotionally and spiritually – and the yearning to return to something tangible and meaningful. Initially, the song establishes a powerful metaphor: if Ryder were an astronaut, he’d possess a detached perspective, free from the burdens of a broken heart and grounded existence. This imagined space allows him to become the center of his own universe, rubbing shoulders with stars and possessing a panoramic view of Earth, representing a desire for idealized love and understanding. However, this carefully constructed fantasy quickly unravels as he acknowledges his inherent humanity – “I’m only human” – and the inevitable pull back towards reality. The repeated refrain, "Up in space, man," acts as both an assertion of his current state of isolation and a desperate plea for connection, echoing across the vast emptiness. Ryder uses potent imagery to convey these feelings; the “black holes” represent periods of intense sadness or perhaps significant life challenges that have pulled him down, while the "floating castle" symbolizes a fragile, self-created refuge from emotional turmoil. The lyrics detailing searching the universe and communicating with satellites aren’t simply imaginative flights of fancy but serve as metaphors for actively seeking answers and connection in the face of overwhelming feelings. The song's most poignant moments arise from the acknowledgement of what he’s left behind – “thinking ‘bout what I’d left behind” – highlighting a regretful distance from relationships and responsibilities. The final verses, with the insistent repetition of "nothing but space, man," build to a sense of utter desolation and the realization that even within the limitless expanse of the universe, he remains profoundly alone. Ultimately, Ryder's message is one of vulnerability; it’s not about grand cosmic adventures, but about the deeply human experience of feeling lost and desperately wanting to be grounded, anchored by love and connection – a sentiment powerfully delivered with a raw emotional honesty that resonates deeply.

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