Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time) is a song by the legendary British musician Elton John. It was released in 1972 as a single from his album Honky Château. The song was written by Elton John’s longtime collaborator, Bernie Taupin, who provided the lyrics.

Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time) is known for its evocative lyrics and atmospheric music, which tell the story of an astronaut’s loneliness and isolation during a space mission. The song’s protagonist reflects on the distance between himself and his loved ones, likening his experiences in space to those of a “rocket man” traveling through the vastness of outer space.

The song became one of Elton John’s most iconic hits, reaching high chart positions in multiple countries and receiving widespread critical acclaim. Its timeless appeal has led to its enduring popularity, and Rocket Man (I Think It’s Going to Be a Long, Long Time) remained a staple of Elton John’s live performances and a beloved classic in the realm of popular music.

Elton John Rocket Man Lyrics

She packed my bags last night, pre-flight
Zero hour, 9 a.m.
And I’m gonna be high as a kite by then
I miss the Earth so much, I miss my wife
It’s lonely out in space
On such a timeless flight

And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time
‘Til touchdown brings me ’round again to find
I’m not the man they think I am at home
Oh, no, no, no
I’m a rocket man
Rocket man
Burning out his fuse up here alone

And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time
‘Til touchdown brings me ’round again to find
I’m not the man they think I am at home
Oh, no, no, no
I’m a rocket man
Rocket man
Burning out his fuse up here alone

Mars ain’t the kind of place to raise your kids
In fact, it’s cold as hell
And there’s no one there to raise them if you did
And all the science, I don’t understand
It’s just my job five days a week
A rocket man
A rocket man

And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time
‘Til touchdown brings me ’round again to find
I’m not the man they think I am at home
Oh, no, no, no
I’m a rocket man
Rocket man
Burning out his fuse up here alone

And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time
‘Til touchdown brings me ’round again to find
I’m not the man they think I am at home
Oh, no, no, no
I’m a rocket man
Rocket man
Burning out his fuse up here alone

And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time
And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time
And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time
And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time
And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time
And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time
And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time
And I think it’s gonna be a long, long time
Oh, I think it’s gonna be a long, long time