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Alligator Sky Lyrics
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go
I'm never letting go
Remember to breathe, 'cause it'll take your breath away
When the engines cough, and you blast off
Ignite the night with a firecracker flash
Remember to live 'cause you're gonna be thrilled to death
When the stars collide and your eyes grow wide
Take it in with your breath against the glass
Remember to dream 'cause it's gonna be a starry night
Over every town, as you look down
So harmonise with the singing satellites
And remember to scream 'cause you're gonna be lost for words
When the sparks erupt and they light you up
Dip your toes in the galaxy 'cause it's yours to explore tonight
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go
I'm never letting go
Rollercoaster through the atmosphere
I'm drowning in this starry serenade
When ecstasy becomes cavalier
My imagination's taking me away
Reverie whisper in my ear
I'm scared to death that I'll never be afraid
Rollercoaster through the atmosphere
My imagination's taking me away
Let's hear it for the Universe
Where it never hurts diving in head-first
Take a taste of the melting Milky Way
And remember to laugh 'cause you're living in a crazy world
Where you'll never guess what can happen next
Give the outer limits my regards as you float to fly away
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go
I'm never letting go
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go
I'm never letting go
Never letting go, never letting go...
In the alligator sky...
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go
I'm never letting go
Remember to breathe, 'cause it'll take your breath away
When the engines cough, and you blast off
Ignite the night with a firecracker flash
Remember to live 'cause you're gonna be thrilled to death
When the stars collide and your eyes grow wide
Take it in with your breath against the glass
Remember to dream 'cause it's gonna be a starry night
Over every town, as you look down
So harmonise with the singing satellites
And remember to scream 'cause you're gonna be lost for words
When the sparks erupt and they light you up
Dip your toes in the galaxy 'cause it's yours to explore tonight
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go
I'm never letting go
Rollercoaster through the atmosphere
I'm drowning in this starry serenade
When ecstasy becomes cavalier
My imagination's taking me away
Reverie whisper in my ear
I'm scared to death that I'll never be afraid
Rollercoaster through the atmosphere
My imagination's taking me away
Let's hear it for the Universe
Where it never hurts diving in head-first
Take a taste of the melting Milky Way
And remember to laugh 'cause you're living in a crazy world
Where you'll never guess what can happen next
Give the outer limits my regards as you float to fly away
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go
I'm never letting go
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go
I'm never letting go
Never letting go, never letting go...
In the alligator sky...
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Throughout the song he's talking about going as far as you can, and being all you can be.
"Sing like I never sing, dream like I never dreamed Or try to, 'cause we've been lied to That the sun is somethin' that we can't fly to"
This brings in the well known saying, "skys the limit" I believe he is merely stating, don't set a limit that low. The sky is where we want to all be. Living among each other in a Nirvana state of mind, and being all that we can be, happily.
Alligators are often something people fear, so maybe when he mentions a "Alligator Sky" he is saying that sometimes are goals will be frightening, and hard to beat. But we need to keep going, and we can all meet in the Alligator Sky, where we all have reached our greatest potential at the end of our lives. AKA, heaven.
I totally agree with you :) you can, if you think you can
I totally agree with you :) you can, if you think you can
Also I thought that Alligators are famous because they survived for so long and didn't die with the dinosaurs so I think alligator sky is like in order to survive you must keep moving also in the music video they are basically in Hazmat suits taking pictures of Earth as if our time here is done we must move on.
Also I thought that Alligators are famous because they survived for so long and didn't die with the dinosaurs so I think alligator sky is like in order to survive you must keep moving also in the music video they are basically in Hazmat suits taking pictures of Earth as if our time here is done we must move on.
I definitely agree. I was wondering about the "alligator" part myself, and I think you've got it :D
I definitely agree. I was wondering about the "alligator" part myself, and I think you've got it :D
This song is basically saying the sky's the limit. That's a cliche saying but I think Adam and Shawn took it a step further. The song is telling us to reach for the stars and let our imagination grow. It's another perfect example of Adam Young's dreamy and optimistic lyrics.
This song really says Owl City more than any other. I agree with AlligatorSky (are you new here?) completely, and I can't wait until the album comes out! ADAM YOU ARE MY IDOL!
Yup, I actually just signed up so I could post these lyrics :P I've been using this site for finding lyrics and meanings for awhile though, I just never got around to creating an account.
Yup, I actually just signed up so I could post these lyrics :P I've been using this site for finding lyrics and meanings for awhile though, I just never got around to creating an account.
Nice. Same thing happened to me, then I discovered owl city and HAD to sign up 8)
Nice. Same thing happened to me, then I discovered owl city and HAD to sign up 8)
Alligator's have wide open mouths, and the sky is wide open. :O
So yes, I agree with everything AlligatorSky said.
The name alligator is an anglicized form of el lagarto, the Spanish term for "lizard", which early Spanish explorers and settlers in Florida called the alligator. Alligators have a variety of successful adaptations to their ecological niche that have allowed these reptiles to remain almost unchanged for years.
The name alligator is an anglicized form of el lagarto, the Spanish term for "lizard", which early Spanish explorers and settlers in Florida called the alligator. Alligators have a variety of successful adaptations to their ecological niche that have allowed these reptiles to remain almost unchanged for years.
BAM.
BAM.
I think it's about overcoming intimidating circumstances. Alligators are predators, so he's talking about not only overcoming adversity, but blasting directly into it like a rocket and fulfilling your true potential...kind of like a rocket soaring into an Alligator Sky. I think the "you" in the chorus MIGHT refer to Jesus (i.e. Where was I when they crucified you?), since Adam IS a Christian, but that's just me.
i think this song is about acheiving your dreams(so yes,i do agree with AlligatorSky),watching your friends acheive their dreams,and never giving up."Where was i when the rockets came to life"can mean that he wasnt there to see his friend acheive thier dreams.The "rockets"are the takeoff of the dream.Further in the song,the "firecracker"can be the little spark to start the dream.Almost all dreams start with the tiniest spark of imagination."Firecracker to the moon"isa perfect example.A small spark of imagination helps a dream grow.The skys limit!The "alligatoer sky"can,yes,can be the skys limit,its very vast and yours to explore.the parts that say"remember to"breath,dream,and live,mean that you must do these in order to see where your dreams are going,in a good way.Again,his imagination is used a lot to "take him away".
These lyrics posted are most likly not the real ones.i just usedyoutube to hear it.i think adam is a very talanted artist,and has inspired me to write music as well.All in all,this song is truly about accomplishing your dreams,and helpin your friend accomplish theirs. :)
SO much better than the rap version...
[ Insert bad joke that criticizes rap here ]
I think the song is about Jesus. Think about it, "Where was i when the rockets came to life.." the resurrection, "and carried you away into the alligator sky.." Jesus ascended to Heaven. Plus all that about God being his landlord. And won't you be dancing and singing when Jesus comes back? I will be!
I was in Sears today, and this came on the music video screen. It was magical, and I stood there watching it until it ended. I don't think I blinked or moved during the duration of it.
Look up, ha, you'll miss me if you blink twice!
Look up, ha, you'll miss me if you blink twice!
LOL
LOL
I think this song is about shooting for the stars and making the most out of your life, because you never know when it's going to be over. The first stanza really shows this because when it says "Where was I when the rockets came to life. And carried you away into the alligator sky?" that means that the narrator's friend, lover, family member (whoever) died and the narrator didn't realize life until that happened. This song is really about not taking life for granted, because you never know when it is going to end. It's also about shooting for the stars and making the most out of your life. "Well, I sit on my star and see street lights. Look up, ha, you'll miss me if you blink twice" was a line that really meant something to me because it means that it's you don't enjoy the present, great opportunities will leave your grasp and you'll regret it.
This is really a beautiful song!
Very cool. Agreed :3
Very cool. Agreed :3