Elton John Rocket Man Lyrics

"Rocket Man" by Elton John is a song that explores the theme of loneliness and isolation. It tells the story of an astronaut who is leaving his family and home to embark on a space mission. The astronaut feels homesick and disconnected from the people and life he left behind. He reflects on the challenges of living in space and on other planets, particularly Mars, where it would be difficult to raise a family.The song highlights the emotional toll of space travel, and the sense of detachment that comes with being so far away from home. The repeated refrain, "And I think it's gonna be a long, long time," emphasizes the feeling of distance and separation that the astronaut is experiencing. The lyrics also touch on the idea of identity, with the astronaut feeling that he is not the same person in space as he is at home.
            Overall, "Rocket Man" is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to the universal human experience of feeling disconnected and alone. It has become one of Elton John's most beloved and iconic songs, known for its memorable melody, heartfelt lyrics, and powerful emotional impact.

Facts about Rocket Man by Elton John

Following “Space Oddity”, by the same producer, Elton John sings the tale of an astronaut, for whom space exploration is just his daily job. Bernie Taupin wrote the song inspired by the Ray Bradbury story “The Rocket Man”, from his book The Illustrated Man.
(given it was penned during the 1970s drug era, people can still see it serve as an extended metaphor comparing fame to space travel – turning into a rock star made Elton John feel like he was floating in space! Free!)

SONG: Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time)
ARTIST: Elton John
ALBUM: Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long Long Time)

Lyrics

She packed my bags last night pre-flight

Zero hour 9:00 a.m.

And I'm gonna be high

As a kite by then

I miss the Earth so much I miss my wife

It's lonely out in space

On such a timeless flight

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find

I'm not the man they think I am at home

Oh, no, no, no

I'm a rocket man

Rocket man, burning out his fuse up here alone

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find

I'm not the man they think I am at home

Oh, no, no, no

I'm a rocket man

Rocket man, burning out his fuse up here alone

Mars ain't the kind of place to raise your kids

In fact it's cold as hell

And there's no one there to raise them

If you did

And all this science

I don't understand

It's just my job five days a week

A rocket man

A rocket man

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find

I'm not the man they think I am at home

Oh, no, no, no

I'm a rocket man

Rocket man, burning out his fuse up here alone

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

'Til touchdown brings me 'round again to find

I'm not the man they think I am at home

Oh, no, no, no

I'm a rocket man

Rocket man, burning out his fuse up here alone

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

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