Rocket Man Lyrics Elton John – I Think It’s Going To Be A Long Long Time
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 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 here 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 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
‘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 here 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 here alone
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 Lyrics Elton John Video
Credit: Rocket Man Lyrics Elton John
Title: Rocket Man
Artist: Elton John
Album: Honky Château
Release Date: 17 April 1972 (US)
Recorded: 16 January 1972 at Château d’Hérouville, France
Label: Uni (US) / DJM (UK)
Writers: Music by Elton John; Lyrics by Bernie Taupin
Producer: Gus Dudgeon
Genre: Pop rock / Glam rock / Psychedelic pop
Length: 4:41
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Rocket Man Lyrics Elton John – Overview & Significance
“Rocket Man Lyrics Elton John” was released as the lead single from the album Honky Château. It became one of Elton John’s signature songs, reaching #2 in the UK and #6 in the US charts.
The lyrics tell the story of an astronaut leaving Earth (and loved ones) behind, which serves as both a literal and metaphorical tale of separation, isolation, and longing. The inspiration for the song came, in part, from the short‐story “The Rocket Man” by Ray Bradbury.
The recording features Elton’s piano forefront, slide guitar, ARP synthesizer textures, and backing vocals that became part of his “classic” sound. In 2024 the song surpassed one billion streams on Spotify, underscoring its enduring popularity. (Rocket Man Lyrics Elton John)
“Rocket Man” marked a pivotal point in Elton John’s career, elevating his status internationally. It’s been widely covered, referenced in culture, and remains a staple in Elton’s live performances.
Rocket Man Lyrics Elton John: The song balances its space‑travel narrative with deeply human emotions: missing home, identity, the cost of fame/loneliness.