Ticket To The Moon Lyrics
Electric Light Orchestra
Lyrics
Remember the good old 1980s.
When things were so uncomplicated?
I wish I could go back there again.
And everything could be the same.
I've got a ticket to the Moon,
I'll be leaving here any day soon.
Yeah, I've got a ticket to the Moon,
But I'd rather see the sunrise in your eyes.
Got a ticket to the Moon,
I'll be rising high above the Earth so soon.
And the tears I cry might turn into the rain,
That gently falls upon your window,
You'll never know.
Ticket to the Moon (ticket to the Moon),
Ticket to the Moon (ticket to the Moon),
Ticket to the Moon (ticket to the Moon).
Fly, fly through a troubled sky,
Up to a new world shining bright, oh, oh.
Flying high above,
Soaring madly through the mysteries that come.
Wondering sadly if the ways that led me here,
Could turn around and I would see you there,
Standing there (and I would see you there, waiting...).
Ticket to the Moon,
Flight leaves here today from Satellite Two.
As the minutes go by, what should I do?
I paid the fare, what more can I say?
It's just one way (only one way)...
Ticket to the Moon (ticket to the)
Ticket to the Moon (ticket to the Moon),
Ticket to the Moon (ticket to the Moon).
Ticket to the Moon (ticket to the Moon),
Ticket to the Moon (ticket to the Moon),
Ticket to the Moon (ticket to the Moon),
Ticket to the Moon (ticket to the Moon),
Ticket to the Moon (ticket to the Moon),
Ticket to the Moon (ticket to the Moon)...
Song & Lyrics Facts
Electric Light Orchestra's "Ticket to the Moon" is a single from their 1981 album, Time. The song was written and composed by Jeff Lynne and was released as a single in 1982.
It became one of ELO's biggest hits, reaching No. 4 on the UK Singles Chart. The lyrics tell the story of a man who dreams of escaping his troubles and taking a rocket ship to the moon. The original version of "Ticket to the Moon" featured vocals by Lynne, along with backing vocals from Bev Bevan, Richard Tandy and Kelly Groucutt. The song features an orchestral arrangement, which was arranged and conducted by Louis Clark. The track also made use of synthesizers and other electronic instruments, which were used extensively throughout the album.