Cecilia and the Satellite
Cecilia and the Satellite

Andrew McMahon in the Wilderness - Cecilia and the Satellite Lyrics

Drawing from a rich tapestry of personal experiences, this composition explores the profound emotional transformation that accompanies parenthood. The lyrics are an ode to McMahon's daughter, Cecilia, symbolizing her as the sky - vast, beautiful and… Read more

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Cecilia and the Satellite Lyrics

I lock myself in a hotel room
Been waiting all night for the walls to move
I've loved some girls that I barely knew
I've made some friends, and I've lost some too
Crashed my car, I was 17
My mother in the seat riding next to me
The things I've learned from a broken mirror
How a face can change when a heart knows fear
Through all the things my eyes have seen
The best by far is you

If I could fly
Then I would know
What life looks like from up above and down below
I'd keep you safe
I'd keep you dry
Don't be afraid Cecilia
I'm the satellite
And you're the sky

I've cafe crawled through Amsterdam
I've been around the world with a punk rock band
And I've seen London, and I've played Japan
I've been knocked down, I got up again
For all the places I have been
I'm no place without you

If I could fly
Then I would know
What life looks like from up above and down below
I'd keep you safe
I'd keep you dry
Don't be afraid Cecilia
I'm the satellite
And you're the sky

I'm the satellite
And you're the sky

For all the things my hands have held
The best by far is you

If I could fly
Then I would know
What life looks like from up above and down below
I'd keep you safe
I'd keep you dry
Don't be afraid Cecilia
I'm the satellite
And you're the sky

And you're the sky

I'm the satellite
And you're the sky

And you're the sky

Writer(s): ANDERS GRAHN, JAMES FLANNIGAN, ANDREW ROSS MCMAHON
Copyright(s): Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of Cecilia and the Satellite?

Drawing from a rich tapestry of personal experiences, this composition explores the profound emotional transformation that accompanies parenthood. The lyrics are an ode to McMahon's daughter, Cecilia, symbolizing her as the sky - vast, beautiful and life-giving. He portrays himself as a satellite - revolving around her, watching over her. These metaphors encapsulate his deep-seated love and protective instinct towards his child. The song also reflects on life's trials and triumphs, suggesting that despite various accomplishments and setbacks, nothing compares to the joy of fatherhood. Thus, it beautifully captures the essence of parental love - unconditional and transcendent. #Fatherhood #UnconditionalLove

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