In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Remember the good old 1980's
When things were so uncomplicated
I wish I could go back there again
And everything could be the same
I've got a ticket to the moon
I'll be leaving here any day soon
Yeah, I've got a ticket to the moon
But I'd rather see the sunrise, in your eyes
Got a ticket to the moon
I'll be rising high above the earth so soon
And the tears I cry might turn into the rain
That gently falls upon your window
You'll never know
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Fly, fly through a troubled sky
Up to a new world shining bright, oh oh
Flying high above
Soaring madly through the mysteries that come
Wondering sadly if the ways that led me here
Could turn around and I would see you there
Standing there (I would see you there)
Ticket to the moon
Flight leaves here today from Satellite 2
As the minutes go by, what shall I do
I paid the fare, what more can I say?
It's just one way
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
When things were so uncomplicated
I wish I could go back there again
And everything could be the same
I've got a ticket to the moon
I'll be leaving here any day soon
Yeah, I've got a ticket to the moon
But I'd rather see the sunrise, in your eyes
Got a ticket to the moon
I'll be rising high above the earth so soon
And the tears I cry might turn into the rain
That gently falls upon your window
You'll never know
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Fly, fly through a troubled sky
Up to a new world shining bright, oh oh
Flying high above
Soaring madly through the mysteries that come
Wondering sadly if the ways that led me here
Could turn around and I would see you there
Standing there (I would see you there)
Ticket to the moon
Flight leaves here today from Satellite 2
As the minutes go by, what shall I do
I paid the fare, what more can I say?
It's just one way
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
Ticket to the moon
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Ticket to the Moon Lyrics as written by Jeff Lynne
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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I friggin had to created an account to say u guys are friggin blind if you dont see that "ticket to the moon" is metaphore to drugs and 1980 life was uncomplicated becouse drugs hadnt had big negative effect on him yet and did wonders, but now the man has serious addiction which fucks up his relationship. There is even a line saying that he wishes to have both drugs and his relationship.
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Though, imo the girls is dead according to lyrics.
And lastly, he knows drugs are killing his life and he still decides to fly to the moon saying:
I paid the fare, what more can I say, It's just one way.
Also suicide is possible metaphore to the ticket to the moon, it could sound even more logical at some parts, but having in mind that songs starts mentioning 1980s which is actualy related with drugs.
Actually this is a concept album, he's gone to the future and is separated from the woman he loves. Drugs have no part in this song. Just because a song is from a certain time period doesn't mean it's about of drugs.
@Nyche not every song is about drugs.
@Nyche I had to friggin log in 10 years later after your comments were made to say that your comment is frigging rude and obnoxious, and your guess is just a guess, and you're not as smartt as you think. It's JUST your interpretation (very primitive one), chill.