Galileo
Indigo Girls · Other Songs - Indigo Girls
Galileo's head was on the block
The crime was looking up truth
And as the bombshells of my daily fears explode,
I try to trace them to my youth
And then you had to bring up reincarnation
Over a couple of beers the other night
And now I'm serving time for mistakes
Made by another in another lifetime
How long 'til my soul gets it right?
Could any human being ever reach that kind of light?
I call on the resting soul of Galileo
King of night vision, king of insight
And then I think about my fear of motion
Which I never could explain
Some other fool across the ocean years ago
Must have crashed his little airplane!
How long 'til my soul gets it right?
Could any human being ever reach that kind of light?
I call on the resting soul of Galileo
King of night vision, king of insight
I'm not making a joke, you know me,
I take everything so seriously
If we wait for the time 'til all souls get it right
Then at least I know there'll be no nuclear annihilation
In my lifetime I'm still not right
i offer thanks to those before me
that's all i've got to say
'cause maybe you squandered big bucks in your lifetime
now i have to pay!
but then again, it feels like some sort of inspiration
to let the next life off the hook
but she'll say "look what i had to overcome from my last life
i think i'll write a book!"
How long 'til my soul gets it right?
Could any human being ever reach the highest light?
Except for Galileo, God rest his soul
King of night vision, king of insight
How long
('til my soul gets it right)
How long
('til my soul gets it right)
[til we reach the highest light]
How long
The crime was looking up truth
And as the bombshells of my daily fears explode,
I try to trace them to my youth
And then you had to bring up reincarnation
Over a couple of beers the other night
And now I'm serving time for mistakes
Made by another in another lifetime
How long 'til my soul gets it right?
Could any human being ever reach that kind of light?
I call on the resting soul of Galileo
King of night vision, king of insight
And then I think about my fear of motion
Which I never could explain
Some other fool across the ocean years ago
Must have crashed his little airplane!
How long 'til my soul gets it right?
Could any human being ever reach that kind of light?
I call on the resting soul of Galileo
King of night vision, king of insight
I'm not making a joke, you know me,
I take everything so seriously
If we wait for the time 'til all souls get it right
Then at least I know there'll be no nuclear annihilation
In my lifetime I'm still not right
i offer thanks to those before me
that's all i've got to say
'cause maybe you squandered big bucks in your lifetime
now i have to pay!
but then again, it feels like some sort of inspiration
to let the next life off the hook
but she'll say "look what i had to overcome from my last life
i think i'll write a book!"
How long 'til my soul gets it right?
Could any human being ever reach the highest light?
Except for Galileo, God rest his soul
King of night vision, king of insight
How long
('til my soul gets it right)
How long
('til my soul gets it right)
[til we reach the highest light]
How long
Galileo
Indigo Girls' 'Galileo' stands as a defining track from their 1994 album, 'The Other Side of the Sky.' The song features the duo's signature blend of acoustic guitar, harmonica, and intimate vocals, characteristic of their folk-rock and Americana style. Written by Amy and Anne Marie Schatz, the recording captures a reflective mood that explores themes of cosmic wonder and human connection. Released during the height of their commercial success, the track exemplifies the band's ability to craft emotionally resonant melodies that resonate with listeners across generations. Its enduring popularity highlights the Schatz sisters' mastery in blending poetic lyricism with accessible musical arrangements.