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.
(Are you Ready? Here We Go)
Slow-Slow- Quick Quick Slow
Slow-Slow- Quick Quick Slow
Countdown Its getting near to the flight time
Night stars are shining in my eyes
Ma says I'm gonna be the first one
To dance the be-bop in the skies
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
(Kick it out)
Slow-Slow- Quick Quick Slow
I'll be the first to Bassa Nova
Ten thousand miles above L.A.
You dear, my lady on the Radar
I'll bring a child to Outer Space
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Hey, Here I am
I hear the Universe Sing
The Celestial Scream
I, I'm not alone
Are you receiving me clear
There is Others out here
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Hey, Here I am
I hear the Universe Sing
The Celestial Scream
I, I'm not alone
Are you receiving me clear
There is Others out here
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Lyrics transcribed by Diego Vanegas
Slow-Slow- Quick Quick Slow
Slow-Slow- Quick Quick Slow
Countdown Its getting near to the flight time
Night stars are shining in my eyes
Ma says I'm gonna be the first one
To dance the be-bop in the skies
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
(Kick it out)
Slow-Slow- Quick Quick Slow
I'll be the first to Bassa Nova
Ten thousand miles above L.A.
You dear, my lady on the Radar
I'll bring a child to Outer Space
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Hey, Here I am
I hear the Universe Sing
The Celestial Scream
I, I'm not alone
Are you receiving me clear
There is Others out here
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Hey, Here I am
I hear the Universe Sing
The Celestial Scream
I, I'm not alone
Are you receiving me clear
There is Others out here
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Dancing in Heaven I never thought I'd ever get my feet this far
(Orbital Be-Bop)
Lyrics transcribed by Diego Vanegas
Lyrics submitted by SongMeanings
Dancing In Heaven Lyrics as written by Page Fairweather
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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