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I Always Wanted to be an Astronaut

from Local News by Randall Hamlin

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Here in the foundry four walls surround me
I'm just a prisoner doing time
It's the same routine, I run the same machine
At least it's not the unemployment line

I spend my evenings counting cars
When I could be out the counting cars

I'm prone to daydreaming
When I feel the those walls closing
I think about what could've been
If I could be anything
I'd bide my time on the wing
And fly beyond what we can see
You wouldn't believe me
I always wanted to be an astronaut

But I'm just a nobody, I'm just a number
The cards were stacked against me from day one
I could've been somebody, I could have been someone
Strap me in and point me to the Sun

Wave to all the earthlings on TV
Splashdown in the deep blue sea

An unrelenting juggernaut
No second chance or second thoughts
I'm ready for infinity

I hear that voice counting down
Will this thing get off the ground?
My heart is pounding electricity
Set me free, just set me free
I always wanted to be an astronaut

Hey down there do you remember me?
I'm feeling fine at zero-G

Out here on the edge of space
I can meet my maker face to face and ask HIm things that have perplexed me for years
I don't mean no disrespect but the human race sure has made a mess
What did you expect?

Supersonic flashlight, something doesn't feel right
I think I may be marooned out here all night
That's alright
I always wanted to be an astronaut

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from Local News, released August 26, 2019

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Randall Hamlin Pennsylvania

Randall Hamlin is a singer-songwriter and guitarist from Hamburg, PA. He writes Alternative-rock and psych folk. His lyrical styles include surreal story telling as well as softer and more introspective, and sometimes funny observations of life.

When not recording he can be found performing at various open mic nights and showcases in the area as well as playing in the cover band Diaspora.
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