The alien ship additionally ties in with a lot of the glam rock space themes. I think the last part is talking about how even though Campbell is ruined in terms of his musical career and will die of AIDS, he is, in some sense, not meant for this planet and his spirit moves on with the starship.
Also no offense Appers66, but I'm pretty sure you are misrepresenting the lyrics. This song stands alone pretty well as talking about the gay glam-rock musician Bruce Wayne Campbell a.k.a. Jobriath.
The alien ship additionally ties in with a lot of the glam rock space themes. I think the last part is talking about how even though Campbell is ruined in terms of his musical career and will die of AIDS, he is, in some sense, not meant for this planet and his spirit moves on with the starship.
Also no offense Appers66, but I'm pretty sure you are misrepresenting the lyrics. This song stands alone pretty well as talking about the gay glam-rock musician Bruce Wayne Campbell a.k.a. Jobriath.
No worries, it wouldn't be the first time I've been wrong about a song!
No worries, it wouldn't be the first time I've been wrong about a song!