Everyone says this is about a drug trip (and yeah, that's probably true) or a "doomed" space mission. The way I interpreted it when I first heard it and how I still like to interpret it is that Major Tom goes into space. While there, he is fascinated by the beauty, and has some sort of revelation. He says, "My rocket knows the way, tell my wife I love her." And then he intentionally cuts communication/circuit power. Thus, predetermining his suicide. I find it most beautiful that way. And, regardless if it's the correct meaning, I like it best.
So, I don't think it was a "doomed" space mission as much as it is someone deciding to end it in the most beautiful way possible (really - what a way to go... floating forever in space).
Everyone says this is about a drug trip (and yeah, that's probably true) or a "doomed" space mission. The way I interpreted it when I first heard it and how I still like to interpret it is that Major Tom goes into space. While there, he is fascinated by the beauty, and has some sort of revelation. He says, "My rocket knows the way, tell my wife I love her." And then he intentionally cuts communication/circuit power. Thus, predetermining his suicide. I find it most beautiful that way. And, regardless if it's the correct meaning, I like it best.
So, I don't think it was a "doomed" space mission as much as it is someone deciding to end it in the most beautiful way possible (really - what a way to go... floating forever in space).
It doesn't matter what I or anyone else thinks the song means, the interpretation you like the best is what counts. Bowie would want it that way.
It doesn't matter what I or anyone else thinks the song means, the interpretation you like the best is what counts. Bowie would want it that way.
@TasteIt... That sh!t's even more morbid than the junkie theories
@TasteIt... That sh!t's even more morbid than the junkie theories