Mr. Spaceman

The Byrds · Complete Album Collection [2011]

Woke up this morning with light in my eyes

And then realized it was still dark outside

It was a light comin' down from the sky

I don't know who or why

Must be those strangers that come every night

Whose saucers shaped light put people up tight

Leave blue green footprints that glow in the dark

I hope they get home all right

Hey Mr. Spaceman,

Won't you please take me along

I won't do anything wrong

Hey Mr. Spaceman,

Won't you please take me along

For a ride

Woke up this mornin',

I was feeling quite weird

Had flies in my beer,

My tooth paste was smeared

I opened my window,

They'd written my name said:

"So long, we'll see you again".

Hey Mr. Spaceman,

Won't you please take me along

I won't do anything wrong

Hey Mr. Spaceman,

Won't you please take me along

For a ride

Hey Mr. Spaceman,

Won't you please take me along

I won't do anything wrong

Hey Mr. Spaceman,

Won't you please take me along

For a ride

Mr. Spaceman

Released by The Byrds, "Mr. Spaceman" stands as a quintessential example of the group's transition from folk-rock to psychedelic rock. Recorded during the band's peak influence on the 1960s counterculture, the track features the distinctive harmonies and acoustic instrumentation that defined their early sound, while incorporating the swirling, space-age textures that would characterize their later work. The song reflects the era's fascination with the cosmos and the human condition, delivered through a composition that balances traditional folk structures with innovative studio techniques. As a staple of The Byrds' discography, it remains a significant recording that captures the spirit of a transformative period in American music history.