Rocket Man
Kate Bush · Other Songs - Kate Bush
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
Till touch down 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
Till touch down 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...
About Rocket Man
Kate Bush's "Rocket Man" stands as a defining anthem of the 1970s art pop movement, blending theatrical vocal delivery with a driving, synthesizer-heavy rhythm that redefined the boundaries of popular music. Released in 1972, the track showcases Bush's unique ability to merge classical influences with electronic experimentation, creating a sound that was both futuristic and deeply human. The song's narrative explores themes of isolation and the burden of fame, delivered with a distinctive falsetto that became a signature of her early career. As a standalone recording, it demonstrates the power of music to evoke complex emotions without relying on traditional pop structures, influencing countless artists who followed in the realm of progressive and alternative rock. Its enduring legacy lies in its ability to transcend its era, remaining a cornerstone of Bush's discography and a testament to the innovative spirit of early electronic music.