Story Behind The Song
The lyricist's family always used to refer to the moon as "belonging to" his father. The conversation in the song is an imaginary one inspired by these childhood memories of his father's moon.
Song Description
a medium tempo piano rock song that explores a father and son relationship through a dialogue about space travel and astronauts
| Song Length |
3:34 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Rock - Alternative |
| Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
Mood |
Poignant, Relaxed |
| Subject |
Father, Astronaut |
Similar Artists |
Elton John, The Beatles |
| Language |
English |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Yes, I Said
Daddy always looked to the moon
He claimed it as his own.
Wave to the astronauts, he?d say,
Out there all alone.
I?d like to be one of them.
How would you like that, son?
That?s where I?ll be some day.
Yes, I said, yes, I will join you some day up on the moon.
Yes, I said, yes, I will know you as the man on the moon.
Father always asked me to pray;
He wanted to save my soul.
Pray for the astronauts, he?d say,
that they all come home.
I wanted to be one of them.
How would you like that, dad?
That?s where I?ll be some day.