Major Tom

Peter Schilling

Standing there alone


the ship is waiting


all systems are go


are you sure?


control is not convinced


but the computer


has the evidence


"no need to abort"


the countdown starts





watching in a trance


the crew is certain


nothing left to chance


all is working


trying to relax


up in the capsule


"send me up a drink"


jokes Major Tom


the count goes on





4 3 2 1


Earth below us


drifting falling


floating weightless


calling calling home...





second stage is cut


we're now in orbit


stabilizers up


runnning perfect


starting to collect


requested data


what will it effect


when all is done


thinks Major Tom





back at ground control


there is a problem


go to rockets full


not responding


"hello Major Tom


are you receiving


turn the thrusters on


we're standing by"


there's no reply





4 3 2 1


Earth below us


drifting falling


floating weightless


calling calling home...





across the stratosphere


a final message


"give my wife my love"


then nothing more





far beneath the ship


the world is mourning


they don't realize


he's alive


no one understands


but Major Tom sees


now the life commands


this is my home


I'm coming home





Earth below us


drifting falling


floating weightless


coming home...


Earth below us


drifting falling


floating weightless


coming home...


Earth below us


drifting falling


floating weightless


coming coming home...


home.....