Overture / Gone Gone Gone


Overture
Written by Tommy Shaw

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Calling out to the universe
For the future of Mother Earth

Gone Gone Gone
Written by Tommy Shaw, Will Evankovich, James Young
Lead Vocals by Lawrence Gowan

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Rise up and seize the day
Blue sky we're on our way
You know it
All systems set to go
This is the big show
Believe it

Feel that pressure
Break through the atmosphere

Then we'll be gone gone gone

Light it up let's get this
Show on the road

Slingshot to outer space
Here comes the human race
We want it
No one has ever flown
Into the great unknown
We need it

Feel that pressure
Break through the atmosphere

Then we'll be gone gone gone

Light it up let's get this
Show on the road

Feel that pressure
Break through the atmosphere

Then we'll be gone gone gone

Light it up let's get
This show
Light it up let's
Get this show
Light it up let's get this
Show on the road

Interpretation

Overture

The story of the first manned mission to Mars begins with words of hope, as mankind looks to the stars as hope for the human race.  Overcrowding, diminishing resources, climate change, and the human spirit of exploration provide the motivation to go on this mission.

Gone Gone Gone

The opening scene is told from the perspective of the first officer, but reflects the thoughts of all the crew. The rocket is on the launch pad with the world watching live on television and streaming media. The anticipation builds into excitement as the rocket ascends into the clear blue sky before breaking out of the atmosphere into orbit.  Lets go!

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