Rocket Man
Elton John · One Night Only
Zero hour, nine 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
Ah, no no no...
I'm a rocket man
Rocket man
Burnin' out his fuse
Up there 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
Ah, no no no...
I'm a rocket man
Rocket man
Burnin' out his fuse
Up there 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
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
Ah, no no no...
Imma rocket man
Rocket man
Burnin' out his fuse
Up there 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
Ah, no no no...
I'm a rocket man
Rocket man
Burnin' out his fuse
Up there alone
And I think it's gonna be a long, long, time(7x)
Rocket Man
Released in 1972 on the album One Night Only, "Rocket Man" stands as a defining track in Elton John's early career, blending pop sensibilities with a distinct theatrical flair. The song's narrative explores themes of isolation and the feeling of being propelled into space by an unrequited love, utilizing a soaring melody and iconic piano work that became a signature of John's style. Its enduring legacy is cemented by its status as a staple of the rock and pop repertoire, often cited as an early example of the singer-songwriter genre's ability to merge personal emotion with broad appeal. The recording remains a pivotal moment in the artist's discography, showcasing the collaborative chemistry that would define his later success.