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The Lonely Astronaut

from The Euphorians by The Euphorians

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In the songwriting tradition of Space Oddity and Rocket Man, this song uses space as a metaphor for loneliness and alienation while lyrically referencing Hank Williams and The Five Man Electrical Band

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The astronaut stands on the shores of an alien sea
believes he can hear the children, laughing now with glee
But in the realm of irrational perception
he was once crowned national champion
while the commotion caused by his emotions
made him renowned in his hometown

When he left home he became well known
for sporting a massive biblical beard
until that fateful night he was trussed and sheared
by a drunken balladeer
It was then that he decided to travel to the stars
leave behind this world of buildings, pocketbooks, and cars

In a world where the sky is green and the trees are blue
and there's no one for a trillion miles but you
it's wise to double-check your supplies
and remember
it takes gravity to cry

What a waste, what a waste
when your tears float into space
instead of falling
instead of falling down your face
what a waste, what a waste

Now Nature abhors a crybaby
as much as She abhors a vacuum
so astronauts you must not succumb
to the commotion of your emotions

I'm a stranger here on this place called Earth
and I was sent down here to discover my worth
I'am a stranger here on this place called Earth
and I was sent down here to discover my worth

credits

from The Euphorians, track released July 1, 2012
Recorded and engineered by Myke Hall
Lyrics and musical infrastructure - David P. Smith
Musical refinement and arrangement - The Euphorians

David P. Smith - vocals, accordion
Rachelle Reath - violin, vocals
Megan Boddy - viola, vocals
Scott Henderson - banjo
Eric Gallipo - trumpet\
Stefan Bozenich - bass
Marek Tyler - drums

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David P. Smith Victoria, British Columbia

David P. Smith is a songwriter accordionist and multidisciplinary artist who in the past 18 years has released six full length recordings, numerous ep’s, and led a variety of musical projects that have consistently defied convenient genre classifications. ... more

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