Spaceman – English Lyrics

• By: 4 Non Blondes

Lyrics & Translation

Learning a language through music is a powerful tool, and "Spaceman" by 4 Non Blondes offers a great opportunity to explore emotionally charged and metaphorical lyrics in English. The song's clear narrative of longing and the desire for a different reality can help you connect with the vocabulary of feelings and imagination. Its slower tempo and Linda Perry's distinct vocal delivery make it easier to follow along and appreciate the nuances of the lyrics. What makes this song special for learners is its universal theme of wanting something more from life, a sentiment that transcends language barriers and makes the learning process more engaging.

[English]

(SOFT MUSIC)

♪ STARRY NIGHT BRING ME DOWN ♪

♪ 'TIL I REALIZE THE MOON ♪

♪ IT SEEMS SO DISTANT YET ♪

♪ I FELT IT PASS RIGHT THROUGH ♪

♪ AND I SEE WHAT I SEE ♪

♪ A NEW WORLD IS OVER ME ♪

♪ SO I'LL REACH UP TO THE SKY ♪

♪ AND PRETEND THAT I'M A ♪

♪ SPACEMAN IN ANOTHER PLACE AND TIME ♪

♪ I GUESS I'M LOOKIN' FOR A BRAND NEW PLACE ♪

♪ IS THERE A BETTER LIFE FOR ME ♪

(SOFT MUSIC CONTINUES)

♪ SUBTLE WIND BLOW ME GONE ♪

♪ LET ME REST UPON YOUR MOVE ♪

♪ I TRUST I'LL END UP SLEEPING ♪

♪ CRADLED IN MY DOOM ♪

♪ AND I FEEL WHAT I FEEL ♪

♪ I CAN'T GRASP WHAT IS NOT REAL ♪

♪ SO I'LL GET MYSELF REAL HIGH ♪

♪ AND IMAGINE I'M A ♪

♪ SPACEMAN IN ANOTHER PLACE AND TIME ♪

♪ I GUESS I'M LOOKIN' FOR A BRAND NEW PLACE ♪

♪ IS THERE A BETTER LIFE FOR ME ♪

♪ AND I REMEMBER IN MY MIND ♪

♪ THEY SAY I'M A DAYDREAMIN' ♪

♪ IS IT ALL THAT IT SEEMS ♪

♪ OR AM I ALL THE THINGS I'M LOOKING FOR, YEAH ♪

(UPBEAT MUSIC)

♪ YEAH, AND I SEE WHAT I SEE ♪

♪ A NEW WORLD IS OVER ME ♪

♪ AND I'LL REACH UP TO THE SKY ♪

♪ AND IMAGINE I'M A ♪

♪ SPACEMAN IN ANOTHER PLACE AND TIME ♪

♪ I GUESS I'M LOOKIN' FOR A BRAND NEW PLACE ♪

♪ I REMEMBER LIVING IN A DIFFERENT LIFE ♪

♪ IS THERE A BETTER LIFE FOR ME ♪

(SOFT MUSIC)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
spaceman /ˈspeɪs.mən/ B2	noun - a person who travels in outer space, especially an astronaut
starry /ˈstɑː.ri/ B2	adjective - full of or resembling stars; covered with stars
night /naɪt/ A1	noun - the period of darkness between sunset and sunrise
moon /muːn/ A1	noun - the natural satellite that orbits the Earth
distant /ˈdɪs.tənt/ B1	adjective - far away in space or time; remote
new /njuː/ A1	adjective - not existing before; recently made or discovered
world /wɜːld/ A1	noun - the earth, together with all of its countries, peoples and natural features
sky /skaɪ/ A1	noun - the region of the atmosphere and outer space seen from the earth's surface
pretend /prɪˈtend/ B1	verb - to act as if something is true when it is not
imagine /ɪˈmædʒɪn/ B1	verb - to form a mental picture or concept of something not present
remember /rɪˈmem.bər/ B1	verb - to bring to mind again; retain in memory
life /laɪf/ A1	noun - the existence of an individual human being or animal
better /ˈbet.ər/ A2	adjective - of higher quality, more desirable, or more suitable
subtle /ˈsʌt.əl/ C1	adjective - so delicate or precise as to be difficult to notice or describe
wind /wɪnd/ A2	noun - the natural movement of air, especially in the form of a current of air blowing from a particular direction
doom /duːm/ C1	noun - a terrible fate or destiny, especially one that is inevitable and destructive
grasp /ɡræsp/ B2	verb - to seize and hold firmly; to understand fully
high /haɪ/ A2	adjective - having a great vertical extent; far above the ground or a given level