Rocket
Goldfrapp Lyrics
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I started something, couldn't go wrong
Danger, heartache, I'd always knew
There's no winner, in this game you lose
But I still wanna know how she got in the door uninvited
Ooh ooh you're going on it
Ooh ooh you're never coming back
This is secrets, stories unfold
Fooled by pleasure, losing control
Danger, heartache, something has died
No good pretending, I'm leaving this time
But I still wanna know how she got in the door uninvited
Ooh ooh I got a rocket
Ooh ooh you're going on it
Ooh ooh you're never coming back
Ooh ooh I got a rocket
Ooh ooh you're going on it
Ooh ooh you're never coming back
You're never coming back
You're never coming back again no no
You're going out on your own
You're never coming back
You're never coming back again oh no
You're going out on your own
Ooh ooh I got a rocket
Ooh ooh you're going on it
Ooh ooh you're never coming back
Ooh ooh I got a rocket
Ooh ooh you're going on it
Ooh ooh you're never coming back
(You're never coming back)
5-4-3-2-1
We have lift off
The lyrics to Goldfrapp's song Rocket seem to tell the story of a woman who is starting something new, perhaps a new relationship or a new venture, but is aware of the risks and potential heartache that may come with it. She acknowledges that there is no winner in this game and that someone will inevitably lose. Despite this, she is curious about the person who entered her life uninvited and led to this situation.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that this person has caused more harm than pleasure and something has died within the woman. She decides to leave this situation behind and expresses that the person who was once going on this "rocket" journey with her is never coming back. The countdown to lift off at the end of the song feels like a metaphor for the woman's decision to leave this person and start anew.
Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of excitement and danger, with a recognition of the potential downside but an unwillingness to resist the thrill of the ride.
Line by Line Meaning
Starting something, thought it could be fun
I began something, thinking it would be enjoyable
I started something, couldn't go wrong
I initiated something, it seemed like it would go well
Danger, heartache, I'd always knew
I was aware that this would lead to danger and heartbreak
There's no winner, in this game you lose
This game doesn't have a winner, only losers
But I still wanna know how she got in the door uninvited
I'm curious about how she got in without an invitation
This is secrets, stories unfold
This involves secrets, tales that will be revealed
Fooled by pleasure, losing control
Mesmerized by pleasure, losing command
Danger, heartache, something has died
There's danger and heartbreak, something has died
No good pretending, I'm leaving this time
There's no point in pretending, I'm leaving now
Ooh ooh I got a rocket
I have something exciting
Ooh ooh you're going on it
You'll be joining me on this thrilling adventure
Ooh ooh you're never coming back
You'll never return from this journey
You're never coming back
You won't return
You're going out on your own
You're venturing forth alone
5-4-3-2-1
Counting down to liftoff
We have lift off
We're taking off
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ALISON ELIZABETH GOLDFRAPP, WILLIAM OWEN GREGORY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@MegaKei1
Who's here in 2023?! Loved this song ever since I read about it in a Bang & Olufsen magazine way back in the mid '00s. I come back every now and then to listen to this hidden, and sadly underrated gem of music and history.
@shaktfer6039
I can't believe this song is 10 year now... Many things have happened since the moment i fell in love to this.
@tracya4087
loads of mad things
@jamesswindley9599
It’s criminal how underrated this song is 😞❤️
@jordanc4482
It’s criminal how underrated goldfrapp is
@lookin4ward1
She is an awesome singer
@1982asd
A radio hit reminiscent of the 80s
The woman has a good voice but the band were a little late with the release, it should have been released around 2003, not 2010, at that time the 80s were already coming to an end in terms of musical style
@mattiagnagno757
After a long search that has lasted more than 5 years I can finally say I found the song of my childhood, this brings back so many memories I almost cried when I found it, what a masterpiece from Goldfrapp.
@pwoswald
listen to the grum remix
@habbaticchio2468
You are so young…