When people think of an Astronaut, they often think of people in big white suits with oxygen helmets. When I think of an Astronaut, I think of someone that is 1000's of miles from home and in some way, that's how a lot of people feel at times in their life. The song is about a person that's had to leave his home for unannounced reasons and is recalling a promise that was made to them by a lover, but never kept and they are trying to cope with it and tell themselves that everything is alright, but they can not help the feeling of sadness and being alone.
When people think of an Astronaut, they often think of people in big white suits with oxygen helmets. When I think of an Astronaut, I think of someone that is 1000's of miles from home and in some way, that's how a lot of people feel at times in their life. The song is about a person that's had to leave his home for unannounced reasons and is recalling a promise that was made to them by a lover, but never kept and they are trying to cope with it and tell themselves that everything is alright, but they can not help the feeling of sadness and being alone.
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