His biggest hit Major Tom (Völlig Losgelöst) was released in German in 1982. The song is a a retelling of David Bowie's classic 1969 song "Space Oddity".
The English version of Major Tom became an international hit in 1983 when Peter released the album Error in the System.
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The Noah Plan
Peter Schilling Lyrics
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The earth is shifting towards the sun
Synthetic atmosphere is lost
And forces the computers off
Communications are confused
The tides reverse
And start a chain reaction
It says we're losing all control, losing all control
The scientists around the world decipher everything they do
But they don't really know, they don't really know
Instead of systematic, the news becomes erratic
No one can agree, no one can agree
The world is getting frantic as people start a panic
What does all this mean?
The sun is moving closer and the atmosphere gets hotter
As the system overloads, system overloads
Fighting these adverse conditions loading for the expedition
Everyone must go, everyone must go
The fools that think the worst is over
They won't live to be much older
Why do they remain, why do they remain
Everything is ready
Everyone that's coming has been safely brought on board
The time has come
To leave again
Activate
The Noah plan
Returning to
The universe
Give out the word
Abandon earth
Magnetic fields surrounding us and pounding and increasing
As the ship is taking off, ship is taking off
The electronic shields protect us from the heat
We're slowly breaking lose, slowly breaking lose
The ship is lifting higher, the earth is growing smaller
As we leave the atmosphere, leave the atmosphere
We watch the earth get closer, getting closer, getting closer
As it drifts into the sun
The time has come
To leave again
Activate
The Noah plan
Returning to
The universe
Give out the word
Abandon earth
The time has come
To leave again
Activate
The Noah plan
Returning to
The universe
Give out the word
Abandon earth
The time has come
To leave again
Activate
The Noah plan
Returning to
The universe
Give out the word
Abandon earth
The lyrics to Peter Schilling’s “The Noah Plan” tell the story of a group of people leaving Earth due to adverse conditions and facing uncertainty as they embark on a new journey. The song begins by referring to a “million years” passing and the Earth’s movement toward the sun. Synthetic atmosphere is lost, causing computers to shut down, and communication is confused. Suddenly, the tides reverse, and a chain reaction begins. As the situation becomes more erratic, people start to panic, but even scientists do not know what is going on.
Despite the chaos, the group proceeds with their plan to leave Earth, as they face increasing magnetic fields and heat. The ship they are on slowly breaks free from the Earth’s atmosphere and begins to lift higher. They watch the Earth get smaller as they drift away, and their journey into the universe begins. The lyrics suggest that Earth may no longer be a viable home, and the only solution is to abandon it in favor of finding a new place to live.
This song can be interpreted in a number of ways. One possible interpretation is that it is a warning about the dangers of climate change and the potential consequences if we do not address these issues. The Noah Plan may be seen as a metaphor for a plan to save humanity from the effects of climate change. It is also possible to view the song as a reflection of the uncertainty and fear that many people feel about the future, particularly in light of recent global events.
Line by Line Meaning
A million years have come and gone
The passage of time has been immense
The earth is shifting towards the sun
The planet's orbit is undergoing a change
Synthetic atmosphere is lost
The artificially-created air is disappearing
And forces the computers off
This disruption is affecting technology
Communications are confused
The exchange of information is becoming muddled
The tides reverse
The ocean's movements are changing direction
And start a chain reaction
This triggers a series of events
The seismograph's consulted incredible results
Scientists are analyzing the equipment's data
It says we're losing all control, losing all control
The findings are alarming and indicate a lack of stability
The scientists around the world decipher everything they do
Experts are trying to make sense of the situation
But they don't really know, they don't really know
Their understanding and solutions are uncertain
Instead of systematic, the news becomes erratic
Reports are no longer organized and are becoming chaotic
No one can agree, no one can agree
There is a lack of consensus or unity
The world is getting frantic as people start a panic
The situation is causing widespread fear and hysteria
What does all this mean?
People are questioning the significance of these events
The sun is moving closer and the atmosphere gets hotter
The star's proximity is increasing and burning up the air
As the system overloads, system overloads
The machinery and infrastructure are struggling to cope
Fighting these adverse conditions loading for the expedition
Preparations are being made to resist the unfavorable circumstances for the mission
Everyone must go, everyone must go
Everyone needs to evacuate the planet
The fools that think the worst is over
Those who believe that the danger has passed are mistaken
They won't live to be much older
Their survival is unlikely
Why do they remain, why do they remain
The reason for their reluctance to leave is unclear
Everything is ready
Preparations are complete
Everyone that's coming has been safely brought on board
All passengers are accounted for and secure in the vessel
The time has come
The moment has arrived
To leave again
To depart once more
Activate
Start the operation
The Noah plan
The strategy to escape the planet
Returning to
Going back to
The universe
The vastness of space beyond Earth
Give out the word
Spread the message
Abandon earth
Leave the planet behind
Magnetic fields surrounding us and pounding and increasing
The magnetic force around the ship is growing stronger
As the ship is taking off, ship is taking off
The vessel is beginning its ascent
The electronic shields protect us from the heat
The heat is being repelled by the ship's electronic defense
We're slowly breaking loose, slowly breaking loose
The craft is gradually detaching itself from Earth's gravitational pull
The ship is lifting higher, the earth is growing smaller
The ship is rising and the planet is receding from view
As we leave the atmosphere, leave the atmosphere
The spaceship is exiting the planet's envelope of air
We watch the earth get closer, getting closer, getting closer
The spacecraft is approaching Earth again
As it drifts into the sun
The planet is moving into the path of the sun
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: David Lodge, Pierre Schilling
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@TheEmeraldMenOfficial
Agreed.
That’s why this song is so good. Not only is it catchy, but it’s scarily accurate. Think.
We are on a planet heading towards destruction, with many thinking that the worst has already happened and that it is healing without our help.
In the meantime humanity is reaching out to the stars, either looking for aliens, or finding new inhabitable planets.
Someday very soon, the Noah Plan could be coming, as our own planet becomes uninhabitable due to our actions.
@sudzbuddy6
Been a huge fan of this since it’s release in 1982
Why after 40 years it remains so obscure and underrated is beyond me. I’ve only met a handful of people that have ever even heard of it
Such a shame - Great Song!!!
@ericrietschel6854
The time has come....to leave again....activate....the Noah plan....
@cpriandusticmaricarosquen2775
EL PROFETA DEL ROCK DE LOS 80 ,PETER SCHILLING SIMPLEMENTE UN GENIO,SUPERO A DAVID BOWIE POR MUCHO,EXCELENTE TRABAJO.
@renzopinto8954
Gran músico, estos si son artistas de verdad
Grande Peter Schilling 🤘
@ericmag.441
uno de los mejores del genero Electrónico al
estilo New Wave, Synth.
@antoniochota7780
Totalmente de acuerdo
@ginajohanaarevalorios
Lo mejor de lo mejor ❤
Yo soy escuchando en plena Fiestas Patrias de mi querido Perú 🇵🇪❤️🇵🇪
@reinaldozerpamorales9198
Una de las mejores canciones de Peter Shilling... no tiene perdida... muy actual. Se adelanto a su epoca!!!!!
@antonybrandoncisnerosdavil3563
major tom tmb es un clasicp
@hernandoquispeestrada354
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