Looking In The Future
Hawkwind · Other Songs - Hawkwind
We may make our lives sublime
And so departing leave behind us
Footprints in the sands of time
And with the writing I will show you
Looking in the days beyond
Recall as I lecture back
With the spirits of the other time, other time
Living in the future
I'm living in the future
I'm living in the future
Living in the future
Not a sound was heard
No call came from the bird
Only the carpet of green
From towering trees was seen
Where have they all gone?
Why was there no song?
I'm living in the future, I'm looking at the past
I'm living in the future, I'm looking at the past
I'm living in the future, I'm looking at the past
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Looking In The Future
Hawkwind's 'Looking In The Future' stands as a quintessential example of their pioneering space rock sound, blending psychedelic experimentation with cosmic themes that defined the late 1960s and early 1970s. The track exemplifies the band's signature approach, utilizing driving rhythms and ethereal vocals to evoke a sense of interstellar travel and futuristic wonder. As a staple of their discography, the recording captures the raw energy and improvisational spirit that characterized Hawkwind's live performances and studio recordings during their formative years. It remains a defining piece of the genre, influencing countless bands that followed in the new wave and progressive rock movements. The song's enduring appeal lies in its ability to transport listeners to a distant, imaginative realm, cementing Hawkwind's legacy as architects of space rock.