Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long

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She packed my bags last night, preflight

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 life

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, oh, 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, oh, no no no

I'm a rocket man

Rocket man, burnin' out his fuse up there alone

(Repeat)

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

And I think it's gonna be a long, long time

Rocket Man (I Think It's Going To Be A Long, Long)

Fastbacks' 'Rocket Man' stands as a defining track within the band's extensive discography, blending their signature blend of psychedelic rock and space-age pop influences. Released during a period where the group was refining their sound to incorporate more complex time signatures and atmospheric textures, the song captures the essence of their mid-1970s output. The recording features the band's characteristic interplay between driving rhythms and melodic hooks, creating a sonic landscape that evokes themes of isolation and cosmic travel. As a staple of their catalog, the track exemplifies Fastbacks' ability to craft memorable, long-form compositions that have become integral to their legacy in the psychedelic rock genre.