He only ever had a couple hits, released a few mediocre albums that sold poorly, and then he was kicked off his label and didn't release another album for a few years, that's why he's underrated
Owl City was my moms favorite singer/musician... She is dead and i listen to Owl City to cry and be happy of all the memories. I wish whoever is reading this a good day
Owl City's music is so timeless. He has a style that just doesn't really age, a feel that can transport you to past times, but that remains itself never-changing and ageless.
Owl city is so underrated. He is so talented, I hat that most people don't know more songs than just fireflies. Where was I when the rockets came to life, and carried you away to the alligator sky? My yearbook quote 100%
Adam could have followed his own inspiration on music, keeping making beautiful art just as he did between 2007 and 2011. Instead, he sold himself to the mainstream and to what the average listener wants. And he failed. Miserably. It makes me feel kinda bad.
2:47 I simply love this part. It captures that feeling of bittersweet nostalgia found in old home videos. It's familiar yet feels untouchable, pure, and humble. Within seconds you see so many important moments and key items from his life, like every single person and object that led him to this very moment.
Makes you kind of emotional when you realize this can and will happen some day. We can find new planets to thrive on, but Earth gave birth to us. It's like saying goodbye forever to your mother.
I remember those days... In the school, when I was a creative kid... when I appreciated the nature and I wanted to explore the world... when the rainy days were everything for me... when I had real fun... when life was good... This is what this song represents to me... I used to heard Owl City in that golden times... now everything is boring and life is the same everyday... life isn't what it was anymore... now life is pure sadness and nostalgia, I don't know why I can't just accept that everything changes, and life isn't good anymore. 💔
life can still be interesting and pure and good. it may not seem like it but it is if you search hard enough. keep pushing and youll find it! never let go of those wonderful times and search for even more wonderful times. theres still leaves on the trees and waves in the ocean! beauty still exists! i promise
Liam Seeds Yeah, It's something different. I honestly don't know if the no rap version or the rap version is better. They both have their own meaning and words.
Liam Seeds Yeah, It's something different. I honestly don't know if the no rap version or the rap version is better. They both have their own meaning and words.
I have mad respect for Owl City. He makes amazing music, and always makes really freaking cool music videos too. Every video he makes tells a story(for the most part). He is a truly great dude. Also, 2021 gang! 10 years from then! Dang.
I should also mention, this video looks like it would be a pretty cool introduction to a sci fi game about humanity escaping earth because of a nuclear war, it would probably be an heavily story based game, as this song has so many lyrics that could be put up to interpretation.
Me: **infiltrates NASA** Dude this guy is authorized what are you talking about? **starts playing this, Shooting Star, Take to the Sky, and Galaxies at full volume** NASA: He's all good let's go **partying in the background**
- But, Sir, it's a confidential operation, no one is allowed to tress... + Shut your mouth... Hey Owl... I want some credits... Write my name at the end of the song, oka?
Owl city is one of few artist who actually love to make geniune music irrespective of commercial music, always loved his songs, truely most underrated artist out there.
I opened this song at my friend’s house. He had never listened to Owl City before. Now he falls in love with Owl City’s songs. We call these are “feel-good pop songs”.
This song is obviously about the dead pet of Adam, his alligator! that is what "alligator sky" means, it's the heaven of alligators! and in the choir when it says "i'm never letting go" he is talking about his feelings that he can't accept its death. and the thing about rockets is that everyone in earth loved that alligator and they wanted to be with it so they began looking for the alligator heaven!! YEAHHHHH!!! I totally NAILED IT!!!
why are you lying ? this is from Adam`s facebook page: Another highlight is the first single, “Alligator Sky,” which features Los Angeles rapper Shawn Chrystopher. “’Alligator’ and ‘sky’ are two words that don’t really go together, but conjure up an image, which fits the idea of the song,” Young says. “It’s about how there are so many weird things coming at you every day. Why not just meet them head on and take charge even though you have no say over what’s going to happen? You and those around you are what matter most.”
Hello adam. Just wanted to say that you were my childhood crush and eventhough 8 years past, you will always be considered by me as the most important artist in my heart. Thank you for the beautiful memories
Where was I when the rockets came to life, And carried you away into the alligator sky? Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead, I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go! Uh uh, that’s not a plane, that’s me, I’m sittin’ where I’m s’pposed to, Floatin’ on the cloud, can’t nobody come close to, The concrete and the sky switch places, So now my ceiling is painted with cosmic spaces, Firecracker to the moon, Keep your eyes shut, Blastin’ off like a rocket from the ground up, (Heh) I used to catch a cab on the Monday. Now the taxi’s sellin’ lights on the runway, Fly, condo on the Milky Way, A house on the cloud and God’s my landlord, And for my rent all I pay is my drive, I got that. So if you need me you can find me in the alligator sky. Where was I when the rockets came to life, And carried you away into the alligator sky? (Into the alligator sky) Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead, (Heh) I’m never letting go, (Uh uh) I’m never letting go! (Yeah uh) Roller coaster through the atmosphere, I’m drowning in this starry serenade, Where ecstasy becomes cavalier, My imagination’s taking me away. Reverie, whisper in my ear. I’m scared to death that I’ll never be afraid, Roller coaster through the atmosphere, My imagination’s taking me away. Uh, now Imma dance like I never dance, Sing like I never sing, Dream like I never dream, Or try to, ’cause we’ve been lied to, That the sun is somethin’ that we can’t fly to, Well, I sit on my star and see street lights, Look up, ha, you’ll miss me if you blink twice, (Hehe) Imagination is high and if you got it you can meet me, When you see me in the alligator sky. Where was I when the rockets came to life, (Boom!) And carried you away into the alligator sky? (Into the alligator sky) Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead, (I never know) I’m never letting go, (Never lettin’ go) I’m never letting go! (Uh) (Heheh) Where was I when the rockets came to life, (Keep your eyes shut) And carried you away into the alligator sky? (Like a rocket from from the ground up) Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead, (On the Milky Way) I’m never letting go, (Imma dream like I never dream) I’m never letting go! (Uh yeah) In the alligator sky? (In the alligator sky) In the alligator sky? (Look up, you’d miss me if you blink twice) In the alligator sky? (In the alligator sky?) In the alligator sky?
and this is why I love Adam's music. I mean, we're watching a video of people leaving earth forever, but if you pay attention to the video and the scenery, it's not a sad horrible apocalypse that happened. In fact, it's like they're throwing a party, they make it happy, and that's what every one of his songs are about, joy and innocence to the deepest core. Embrace the innocence that you have left and look at everything with wonder.
Where was I when the rockets came to life, And carried you away, Into the alligator sky? Even though I'll never know what's up ahead, I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go! Uh-uh, that's not a plane, that's me! I'm sitting where I'm supposed to, floating on a cloud, can't nobody come close to! The concrete and the sky switch places, So now my ceiling is painted with cosmic spaces! Firecracker to the moon, keep your eyes shut! Blastin' off like a rocket from the ground up, Heh, I used to catch a cab on the Monday! Now the taxi's sellin' lights on the runway, Fly high condo on the Milky Way. A house on the cloud and God's my landlord, And for my rent all I pay is my drive! Got that so if you need me You can find me in the alligator sky! Where was I when the rockets came to life, And carried you away, Into the alligator sky? Even though I'll never know what's up ahead, I'm never lettin' go, I'm never lettin' go! Roller coaster through the atmosphere, I'm drowning in this starry serenade! Where ecstasy becomes cavalier, My imagination's taking me away! Reverie whispered in my ear, I'm scared to death that I'll never be afraid! Roller coaster through the atmosphere, My imagination's taking me away! Uh, now I'mma dance like I never dance, Sing like I never sing, dream like I never dreamed! Or try to, 'cause we've been lied to, That the sun is somethin' that we can't fly to! Well, I sit on my star and see street lights, Look up, ha, you'll miss me if you blink twice! Imagination is hot and if you got it you can meet me When you see me in the alligator sky! Where was I when the rockets came to life, and carried you away, Into the alligator sky? Even though I'll never know what's up ahead, I'm never lettin' go, I'm never lettin' go! (Prove it?)It's a fundamental trait in our human nature, Man must explore. Where was I when the rockets came to life, And carried you away, into the alligator sky? Even though I'll never know what's up ahead, I'm never lettin' go, I'm never lettin' go! In the alligator sky In the alligator sky In the alligator sky(In the alligator sky) In the alligator sky...
when i was homeless the local barns and noble got this cd when it was new and played it on repeat. needless to say it reminds me of old times both good and bad. gave me hope that good things would come
Owl City songs make me travel in time and feel so nostalgic,damn. ;-; I remember myself listening to this after school with twelve years and listening to fireflies when i was ten...good fellings
Gavin acidic Gaming I really like Owl City, I wish more people knew about Adam. His voice is awesome, and his music always makes me happy and calm. I wish he was recognized more than those other stars..D:
Gavin acidic Gaming Oh also I'm done with youtube, Sweatshirt a song that makes 0 sense has 7.5 mil views and its only been a week since it's been released. It sucks and it makes no sense. I wish Adam released more songs.
The emanating optimism in this song is startling. Goosebumps appear as the orchestral chorus kicks in at 1:56 and tiny tears form in my eyes. In just that moment, I feel invincible.
Here's an in-depth analysis of this masterpiece. TL;DR Alligator sky refers to "Fake sky". Just like alligator tears reffer to "Fake tears". So when you watch the music video, you will see that this song takes place in the future, where the air has aparently been so poluted that people are wearing spacehelmets to filter the air (This is shown on a bilboard in the background of the music video). In the music video, the newspapers are saying that there has been a festival in New York, where 1 million people gathered there in memory of earth. This is most likely why Shawn is there. Now, the song is referencing the "aligator sky", but what is all about? Well you know what alligator tears are? It's what we call fake tears. The alligator sky, is the "fake" sky, because in this post-apocalyptic future, what we used to call the sky isn't the sky anymore, everyone has evacuated to space. You will notice that Adam is singing about someone who has left the planet with the evacuation rockets, but decided to stay on earth himself, regretting woefully that he wasn't at the rocket launch to say goodbye to his special someone: "Where was I when the rockets came to life, and carried you away, into the alligator sky?". Adam, knowing that life on the poluted earth will not be easy, decided not to leave the planet: "Even thought I don't know what's up ahead, I'm never letting go". Adam can now only imagine what it's like for his friend up in the aligator sky, aka space. Also, if you listen to the version without rap, you can notice that what he's singing, can be interpeted as advice to his friend going into space, aswell as what he imagines that life is for him now. Looking at the video, Adam's making a living on earth by recording everything on the planet, and he's decided to stay behind even though his special someone has left. At first I thought this person was his wife, but then the rap came, sung by a guy. So I'm assuming Adams special someone was his best friend, here the roll played by Shawn. Shawn sings about how his life in the alligator sky (in space) is. In the video, Shawn has aparently come back for that Earth Appreciation festival, and the video takes place the day after that party-night. Shawn has not left the planet yet, even though everyone else has/is. Shawn seems to be searching for someone. Most probably his best friend Adam. They find each other, and at the end when Shawn and Adam sings together, Shawn is trying to talk to Adam, but Adam can only think about the regrets of not leaving with Shawn so many years ago. It's actually much deeper than we see at first glance.
[Chorus: Adam Young] Where was I when the rockets came to life And carried you away into the alligator sky? Even though, I'll never know what's up ahead I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go [Verse 1: Shawn Crystopher] Uh uh, that's not a plane, that's me I'm sitting where I'm supposed to Floating on the cloud, can't nobody come close to The concrete and the sky switch places So now my ceiling is painted with cosmic spaces Firecracker to the moon, keep your eyes shut Blasting off like a rocket from the ground up Heh, I used to catch a cab on the Monday Now the taxi's selling lights on the runway, fly high Condo on the milky way A house on the cloud and God's my landlord And for my rent, all I pay is my drive Got that, so if you need me, you can find me in the alligator sky [Chorus: Adam Young] Where was I when the rockets came to life And carried you away into the alligator sky? Even though, I'll never know what's up ahead I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go [Bridge: Adam Young] Rollercoaster through the atmosphere I'm drowning in this starry serenade Where ecstasy becomes cavalier Imagination's taking me away Reverie whispered in my ear I'm scared to death that I'll never be afraid Rollercoaster through the atmosphere Imagination's taking me away [Verse 2: Shawn Chrystopher] Uh, now I'mma dance like I never danced Sing like I never sing, dream like I've never dreamed Or-or tried to, because we've been lied to That the sun is something that we can't fly to Well, I sit on my star and see street lights Look up, ha, you'll miss me if you blink twice Imagination is high and if you got it you can meet me When you see me in the alligator sky [Chorus: Adam Young & Shawn Chrystopher] Where was I when the rockets came to life (Boom) And carried you away into the alligator sky? (Into the alligator sky) Even though, I'll never know what's up ahead (I never know) I'm never letting go (Never letting go) I'm never letting go (Owl City) Where was I when the rockets came to life (Keep your eyes shut) And carried you away into the alligator sky? (Uh, like a rocket from the ground up) Even though, I'll never know what's up ahead (On the Milky Way) I'm never letting go (I'ma dream like I've never dreamed) I'm never letting go [Outro: Adam Young & Shawn Chrystopher] Never letting go (Ih, yeah) In the alligator sky In the alligator sky In the alligator sky In the alligator sky Look up, ha, you'll miss me if you blink twice In the alligator sky
Underrated as hell. This was my jam right here back in the day. Owl City deserves more recognition. This song is awesome, and *I'm never letting go in the Alligator Sky*
2:55 The Three T-38 statues from Adam's home town. Three T-38 Jets Statue OWATONNA, MN 55060 2:58 Warrior King Jesus on a White Stallion. 2300 Heritage Place NW, Owatonna, MN. 3:04 Adam as Sky Sailing 2008-2010 photoshoot. 3:09 Local Water Tower Water Tower Pl NE Owatonna, MN 55060
Where was I when the rockets came to life, And carried you away into the alligator sky? Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead, I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go Uh uh, that’s not a plane, that’s me, I’m sittin’ where I’m supposed to, Floatin’ on the cloud, can’t nobody come close to, The concrete and the sky switch places, So now my ceiling is painted with cosmic spaces, Firecracker to the moon, keep your eyes shut, Blastin’ off like a rocket from the ground up, I used to catch a cab on the Monday, Now the taxi’s sellin’ lights on the runway, Fly, condo on the Milky Way, A house on the cloud and God’s my landlord, And for my rent all I pay is my drive, I got that So if you need me you can find me in the alligator sky. Where was I when the rockets came to life, And carried you away into the alligator sky? (Into the alligator sky) Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead, I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go! Roller coaster through the atmosphere, I’m drowning in this starry serenade, Where ecstasy becomes cavalier, My imagination’s taking me away. Reverie, whisper in my ear, I’m scared to death that I’ll never be afraid, Roller coaster through the atmosphere, My imagination’s taking me away. Uh, now I’ma dance like I never dance, Sing like I never sing, dream like I never dream, Or try to, ’cause we’ve been lied to, That the sun is somethin’ that we can’t fly to, Well, I sit on my star and see street lights, Look up, ha, you’ll miss me if you blink twice, Imagination is hot and if you got it you can meet me, When you see me in the alligator sky. Where was I when the rockets came to life, And carried you away into the alligator sky? (Into the alligator sky) Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead, I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go! Where was I when the rockets came to life, And carried you away into the alligator sky? Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead, I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go! In the alligator sky? In the alligator sky? In the alligator sky? In the alligator sky?
@@LeodPlayz I'm tired of telling you all one by one, he's back... NOW FOR THE SAKE OF HAYAO MIYAZAKI, (yes, that Hayao Miyazaki)CAN PEOPLE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT!?
I hate how underrated owl city is. He deserves more.
Carlolo 956 tbh the chances are that the only reason why is that he doesn’t make new songs very often
You right, for me he the best singer ever
Hes not that underrated tbh, this has 16 million views lol
@jooniejoonie yp no, they were saying he's underrated, not overrated
He only ever had a couple hits, released a few mediocre albums that sold poorly, and then he was kicked off his label and didn't release another album for a few years, that's why he's underrated
Owl City was my moms favorite singer/musician... She is dead and i listen to Owl City to cry and be happy of all the memories.
I wish whoever is reading this a good day
Jafhi thanks
God bless you
Bless you
Jafhi I wish you the best and have a good day :)
Why u want to cry?🤔
Owl City will never get old. Because he's Young.
Eyyyyyy
:)
Good one.
Good one
Good one
Owl City's music is so timeless. He has a style that just doesn't really age, a feel that can transport you to past times, but that remains itself never-changing and ageless.
That's why his name is Adam *Young* my man!
More like it gets better as it time passes
His music is like wine. You don't trully enjoy it untill its 10 years old.
his music is always so futuristic sounding and its way better than those stupid 2021 tiktok songs
True!!!
who came for the feels and nostalgia?
Me ~ Hahaha Very nostalgic indeed
nope just crawled out from under my rock and started listening about a month ago. This is better than a lot of current stuff
Dzian Kolack it's never too late.
KILL SPREE ' .
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everyone
The best music ever made. 2020 come here to feel the nostalgic music of Owl City 👌
Congrats 100 likes
@President of the United States Donald Trump 🖕
Haha orang indo
wey sama cuy btw ada fans page owl city indonesia gak?
@Donald John Trump dude why?
Owl city is so underrated. He is so talented, I hat that most people don't know more songs than just fireflies. Where was I when the rockets came to life, and carried you away to the alligator sky? My yearbook quote 100%
So True. Adam has so many good songs but Fireflies is the only one people still listen to over and over. I think this song is better
His music is all good, but I don't even think Fireflies was his best song. This song is just so awesome :)
Adam could have followed his own inspiration on music, keeping making beautiful art just as he did between 2007 and 2011. Instead, he sold himself to the mainstream and to what the average listener wants. And he failed. Miserably. It makes me feel kinda bad.
@@AleBakMusic Not really. He's making his own music and he still has a dedicated fanbase.
His name is Adam Young
2:47
I simply love this part. It captures that feeling of bittersweet nostalgia found in old home videos. It's familiar yet feels untouchable, pure, and humble. Within seconds you see so many important moments and key items from his life, like every single person and object that led him to this very moment.
Black Gryphon 54 VOICES
stuff lmao same
Same
same
WhAT no way me to
dude he never did full version
I'm always fascinated by Owl City's ability to see something fantastical in the mundane.
HoodieSticks they are cool
I wish they didn't lose that ability
I wish i could do that, but i often find the mundane in the fantastical...
Here after 8 years again. Can't believe it's just at 15M. So underarrated.😥
What sort videos are you are watching where 15m isn’t a lot
@@wooperwanderer4487 he is talking about songs usually songs get 200-300 million views
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Any Dude bruh
16М
Stop saying who’s here in 2021, we never left
Unless you're Owl city, here in the DeLorean
Stop repeating craps like this. its unoriginal.
@@UnoZero1 stop commenting crap like this. its unoriginal and no one cares
@@NoFallToggled No one cares. Yet you wasted your time replying to me anyways.
@@UnoZero1 what else am I going to do? And actually you’re wasting your time being rude
I hope that anyone who reads this will have a good day and God bless you. Love this song very much !!!!!
Thank you god bless you and have a great day :)
I needed that
Thanks 🙂
Gideon Saputra I'm an athiest but tank you man for this complimet
The Random Gamer no one cares and it’s supposed to be a compliment to any so please delete your reply
still one of the best songs ever made(2018)
Still my #1 favorite song!
Agreed
Agreed
Fireflies is still my favorite but I also really like this one second place
still is in 2019!
Makes you kind of emotional when you realize this can and will happen some day. We can find new planets to thrive on, but Earth gave birth to us. It's like saying goodbye forever to your mother.
Stop making my eyes sweat! Darn it.
Bethany Courtney LOL...
So true.
Darn, now my eyes are sweating even more!
I think the Earth has been trashed, and we are fleeing to another galaxy in search of another world.
12 years later, if you're Watching this, you're a legend.
hell yeah i am because i never left
@@jesuro_kun same here exactly!!
Anyone here in 2024
Hei legends people :)
Who is still watching (2019)
I am.
Me
Same here
Stil
yup
I remember those days... In the school, when I was a creative kid... when I appreciated the nature and I wanted to explore the world... when the rainy days were everything for me... when I had real fun... when life was good... This is what this song represents to me... I used to heard Owl City in that golden times... now everything is boring and life is the same everyday... life isn't what it was anymore... now life is pure sadness and nostalgia, I don't know why I can't just accept that everything changes, and life isn't good anymore. 💔
life can still be interesting and pure and good. it may not seem like it but it is if you search hard enough. keep pushing and youll find it! never let go of those wonderful times and search for even more wonderful times. theres still leaves on the trees and waves in the ocean! beauty still exists! i promise
AlexYT same
This reminds me of when I had a soul
Week therapy
Exactly.
Am I the only one who actually thinks that the rap is a meaningful and awesome addition to the song?
Liam Seeds no
***** YAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
Liam Seeds Yeah, It's something different. I honestly don't know if the no rap version or the rap version is better. They both have their own meaning and words.
Liam Seeds Yeah, It's something different. I honestly don't know if the no rap version or the rap version is better. They both have their own meaning and words.
Liam Seeds I think the rap gave more meaning and color to the song. ILOVE THIS VERSION! Awesome!
I have mad respect for Owl City. He makes amazing music, and always makes really freaking cool music videos too. Every video he makes tells a story(for the most part). He is a truly great dude.
Also, 2021 gang! 10 years from then! Dang.
I should also mention, this video looks like it would be a pretty cool introduction to a sci fi game about humanity escaping earth because of a nuclear war, it would probably be an heavily story based game, as this song has so many lyrics that could be put up to interpretation.
how..the..fuck has it been 10 years
I'd like to copy ur post dude.... So true
Lmfao
So true lmaooo i remember when i was singing along while it played in MTV 🤣
NASA: "Okay, who let a random guy into the launch area, should we delay the launch?"
Mission control: "Nah, Looks like a cool backdrop"
LOL!
The Confident Gamer agreed... "Mission Control"
Me: **infiltrates NASA**
Dude this guy is authorized what are you talking about?
**starts playing this, Shooting Star, Take to the Sky, and Galaxies at full volume**
NASA: He's all good let's go **partying in the background**
Me?
- But, Sir, it's a confidential operation, no one is allowed to tress...
+ Shut your mouth... Hey Owl... I want some credits... Write my name at the end of the song, oka?
Should Owl City fans be called Owl Citizens?
They are called Owl Citizens. C:
Yay!
it'd be nice hehe, but they are called HootOwls, or at least i think so haha
hm =P
Great joke, man!!
Owl city is one of few artist who actually love to make geniune music irrespective of commercial music, always loved his songs, truely most underrated artist out there.
This song still gives me goosebumps even after how many years.
Makes ya wanna travel to space?
THIS RAP IS SO UNDERRATED. WHY IS HE UNDERRATED
Ask himself
He's a writer most of the time. He's working on a new album right now
@@KingFig1998 i haven't heard much about him anymore i wish he would make another hit that will make him popular again ❤️❤️❤️
@@manuelcandia1940 he just dropped few days ago. He's currently working on an album "Couches"
@@KingFig1998 ok nice 1❤️
It's sad, he makes amazing music and yet he's so underrated
so true
Yah
He's introvert
RIGH? My dude only got 18 mil views and 2 mil subs? thats sow sad😢😢. my dude is sow underated
True talent is given appreciation throughout all of time this song is classic proof of that
I opened this song at my friend’s house. He had never listened to Owl City before. Now he falls in love with Owl City’s songs. We call these are “feel-good pop songs”.
One of the lost treasures of the music industry.
For the kids who need inspiration and dream about space as a wonderful place🌌🚀🛸🌙🌞🌠Reminds me of WALL-E. Anyone else
PuRe Sh0ckz lol the video is about the last 2 people on an abandoned earth finally deciding they have to leave with the rest of humanity.
Inspiring...
I like that movie even though it not all that thought out
I always think of gundam with this song
II ZERRXN II Wall-E is legit better than most Pixar movies. Only thing that might Coke close is finding nemo, INCREDIBLES or one of the toy stories
This song is obviously about the dead pet of Adam, his alligator! that is what "alligator sky" means, it's the heaven of alligators! and in the choir when it says "i'm never letting go" he is talking about his feelings that he can't accept its death. and the thing about rockets is that everyone in earth loved that alligator and they wanted to be with it so they began looking for the alligator heaven!!
YEAHHHHH!!! I totally NAILED IT!!!
Kaylana Pribbenow damn it! I knew it!
You deed it!
Schatten2712 hey bro told you everywhere!!!
Daniel Wesseling haha I'll pay those beers bro cheers!
why are you lying ? this is from Adam`s facebook page:
Another highlight is the first single, “Alligator Sky,” which features Los Angeles rapper Shawn Chrystopher. “’Alligator’ and ‘sky’ are two words that don’t really go together, but conjure up an image, which fits the idea of the song,” Young says. “It’s about how there are so many weird things coming at you every day. Why not just meet them head on and take charge even though you have no say over what’s going to happen? You and those around you are what matter most.”
I have always reall really like owl city, I cannot believe I never thought to watch the music videos.
Unlike a lot of music videos, this one makes sense!
I first heard the band on some local station in Seattle when they were doing some kind of Indie tour and I've been addicted ever since
Yes
Arthas Menethil Owl City isn't a band. It's just one man, Adam Young
Age Of Ultron talk about being desperate.....
Its 2024 broo✨🤩🤩
This should be a movie
The Peeks am this should play over the credits
The Peeks yup
That's a good idea the peek
Thousands of movies with a similar storyline but if your that interested I got a guy who can help you reach owl city
@@kindredthewife awesome
2:23 "Man must explore" Gave me goosebumps...
Hello adam. Just wanted to say that you were my childhood crush and eventhough 8 years past, you will always be considered by me as the most important artist in my heart. Thank you for the beautiful memories
Potato Salad
That Hasan I agree
Same except I wasn’t alive then well I 2
Same here
It's not just a song it's memory
Who else never gets sick of this song?
Cristi Voss only you
yeah i like this song
I'm me lol
Me
@@deadlostxo7488 says the one whose comment no one supports
"I'll be scared to death that I'll never be afraid"
Damn, that's deep
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go!
Uh uh, that’s not a plane, that’s me,
I’m sittin’ where I’m s’pposed to,
Floatin’ on the cloud, can’t nobody come close to,
The concrete and the sky switch places,
So now my ceiling is painted with cosmic spaces,
Firecracker to the moon,
Keep your eyes shut,
Blastin’ off like a rocket from the ground up,
(Heh)
I used to catch a cab on the Monday.
Now the taxi’s sellin’ lights on the runway,
Fly, condo on the Milky Way,
A house on the cloud and God’s my landlord,
And for my rent all I pay is my drive,
I got that.
So if you need me you can find me in the alligator sky.
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Into the alligator sky)
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
(Heh)
I’m never letting go,
(Uh uh)
I’m never letting go!
(Yeah uh)
Roller coaster through the atmosphere,
I’m drowning in this starry serenade,
Where ecstasy becomes cavalier,
My imagination’s taking me away.
Reverie, whisper in my ear.
I’m scared to death that I’ll never be afraid,
Roller coaster through the atmosphere,
My imagination’s taking me away.
Uh, now Imma dance like I never dance,
Sing like I never sing,
Dream like I never dream,
Or try to, ’cause we’ve been lied to,
That the sun is somethin’ that we can’t fly to,
Well, I sit on my star and see street lights,
Look up, ha, you’ll miss me if you blink twice,
(Hehe)
Imagination is high and if you got it you can meet me,
When you see me in the alligator sky.
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
(Boom!)
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Into the alligator sky)
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
(I never know)
I’m never letting go,
(Never lettin’ go)
I’m never letting go!
(Uh)
(Heheh)
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
(Keep your eyes shut)
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Like a rocket from from the ground up)
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
(On the Milky Way)
I’m never letting go,
(Imma dream like I never dream)
I’m never letting go!
(Uh yeah)
In the alligator sky?
(In the alligator sky)
In the alligator sky?
(Look up, you’d miss me if you blink twice)
In the alligator sky?
(In the alligator sky?)
In the alligator sky?
Quantamios Howler I don’t think we appreciate people like you enough. All I know is that I’m not wasting my time to write lyrics.
Simple Username, thanks!
Thanks
he he tks.
Owl city is so good that he has his own genre of music music, so unique
and this is why I love Adam's music. I mean, we're watching a video of people leaving earth forever, but if you pay attention to the video and the scenery, it's not a sad horrible apocalypse that happened. In fact, it's like they're throwing a party, they make it happy, and that's what every one of his songs are about, joy and innocence to the deepest core. Embrace the innocence that you have left and look at everything with wonder.
Except vanilla twilight cause that's about his dead girlfriend apparently
No Adam wrote that for a girlfriend who moved away.
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away,
Into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead,
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go!
Uh-uh, that's not a plane, that's me!
I'm sitting where I'm supposed to,
floating on a cloud,
can't nobody come close to!
The concrete and the sky switch places,
So now my ceiling is painted with cosmic spaces!
Firecracker to the moon, keep your eyes shut!
Blastin' off like a rocket from the ground up,
Heh, I used to catch a cab on the Monday!
Now the taxi's sellin' lights on the runway,
Fly high condo on the Milky Way.
A house on the cloud and God's my landlord,
And for my rent all I pay is my drive!
Got that so if you need me
You can find me in the alligator sky!
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away,
Into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead,
I'm never lettin' go, I'm never lettin' go!
Roller coaster through the atmosphere,
I'm drowning in this starry serenade!
Where ecstasy becomes cavalier,
My imagination's taking me away!
Reverie whispered in my ear,
I'm scared to death that I'll never be afraid!
Roller coaster through the atmosphere,
My imagination's taking me away!
Uh, now I'mma dance like I never dance,
Sing like I never sing, dream like I never dreamed!
Or try to, 'cause we've been lied to,
That the sun is somethin' that we can't fly to!
Well, I sit on my star and see street lights,
Look up, ha, you'll miss me if you blink twice!
Imagination is hot and if you got it you can meet me
When you see me in the alligator sky!
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
and carried you away,
Into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead,
I'm never lettin' go, I'm never lettin' go!
(Prove it?)It's a fundamental trait in our human nature,
Man must explore.
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away,
into the alligator sky?
Even though I'll never know what's up ahead,
I'm never lettin' go, I'm never lettin' go!
In the alligator sky
In the alligator sky
In the alligator sky(In the alligator sky)
In the alligator sky...
Thx, I couldnt find the real lyrics anywhere
Man must explore.
ok
Three things that happened today:
1. my friend say he didn’t like this song
2. my friend got ran over by a bus
3. I lost my bus driver license
XD
Outstanding move
S W I F T Y but was it worth it?
@@Master_Rater XD
@@Master_Rater You wouldn't get it
Nearly 2024 guys, this means 13 years since this banger comes out…
when i was homeless the local barns and noble got this cd when it was new and played it on repeat. needless to say it reminds me of old times both good and bad. gave me hope that good things would come
Owl City songs make me travel in time and feel so nostalgic,damn. ;-;
I remember myself listening to this after school with twelve years and listening to fireflies when i was ten...good fellings
Nudity 182 million views
Pure music 13 million views
What song are you talking about and so true..
+Magenta Theorist there are lots of songs Koke work
Gavin acidic Gaming I really like Owl City, I wish more people knew about Adam. His voice is awesome, and his music always makes me happy and calm. I wish he was recognized more than those other stars..D:
Gavin acidic Gaming Oh also I'm done with youtube, Sweatshirt a song that makes 0 sense has 7.5 mil views and its only been a week since it's been released. It sucks and it makes no sense. I wish Adam released more songs.
Where was I when music became full of non music shit except artists like Adam young and Justin timberlake
The emanating optimism in this song is startling. Goosebumps appear as the orchestral chorus kicks in at 1:56 and tiny tears form in my eyes. In just that moment, I feel invincible.
This song makes me want to cry from nostalgia.
same
Damn, same
Man, I feel so nostalgic watching at this, I never thought this song was going to get old for me ever and now im here, 5 years later, 5!!!
woah I only just found this o_O
carlos solano yeah days are going fast
Yeah same just came to watch 7 years now :D
im here 6 years later
I'm the Nostalgia Critic i remember it so you don't have to
Elsa: LET IT GO! LET IT GO!
Owl City: I'M NEVER LETTING GO! I'M NEVER LETTING GO!
2:10
+Hiroki Kojima Kojima. KOJIMA.
hideo... SARRY BUT if i see names that remind me of him i freak out
Same. Lol. xD
He created Metal Gear Solid correct? And left Konami?
Iridescent let it go let it go".......
+runMEDIA good catch. I never thought of it that way.
Amen and Amen. You made it. 50 years. Ready for the next 1000? Let's do this. Love you Dad. xxx
the rapper is damn good, he needs a bit of attention lol
Agree
The non rap version is better thou
Nowadays rap the opposite of shawn
Way too late for that
He reminds me of whiz khalifa
Even after 10 years I still feeling like traveling to space with this song
Fr even to the sky instills that feeling to wanting fly
Specifically in a gundam or as a transformer
Here's an in-depth analysis of this masterpiece.
TL;DR Alligator sky refers to "Fake sky". Just like alligator tears reffer to "Fake tears".
So when you watch the music video, you will see that this song takes place in the future, where the air has aparently been so poluted that people are wearing spacehelmets to filter the air (This is shown on a bilboard in the background of the music video). In the music video, the newspapers are saying that there has been a festival in New York, where 1 million people gathered there in memory of earth. This is most likely why Shawn is there. Now, the song is referencing the "aligator sky", but what is all about? Well you know what alligator tears are? It's what we call fake tears. The alligator sky, is the "fake" sky, because in this post-apocalyptic future, what we used to call the sky isn't the sky anymore, everyone has evacuated to space. You will notice that Adam is singing about someone who has left the planet with the evacuation rockets, but decided to stay on earth himself, regretting woefully that he wasn't at the rocket launch to say goodbye to his special someone: "Where was I when the rockets came to life, and carried you away, into the alligator sky?". Adam, knowing that life on the poluted earth will not be easy, decided not to leave the planet: "Even thought I don't know what's up ahead, I'm never letting go". Adam can now only imagine what it's like for his friend up in the aligator sky, aka space. Also, if you listen to the version without rap, you can notice that what he's singing, can be interpeted as advice to his friend going into space, aswell as what he imagines that life is for him now. Looking at the video, Adam's making a living on earth by recording everything on the planet, and he's decided to stay behind even though his special someone has left. At first I thought this person was his wife, but then the rap came, sung by a guy. So I'm assuming Adams special someone was his best friend, here the roll played by Shawn. Shawn sings about how his life in the alligator sky (in space) is. In the video, Shawn has aparently come back for that Earth Appreciation festival, and the video takes place the day after that party-night. Shawn has not left the planet yet, even though everyone else has/is. Shawn seems to be searching for someone. Most probably his best friend Adam. They find each other, and at the end when Shawn and Adam sings together, Shawn is trying to talk to Adam, but Adam can only think about the regrets of not leaving with Shawn so many years ago.
It's actually much deeper than we see at first glance.
Wow, that is really cool that you figured that all out...
Thanks )
Wow, thanks for writing this! I loved it!
10 years and this still feels fresh.
I love scanning the comments and I’m glad we all feel the same way about how great him and his songs are and I hope I never forget this song
I remember having this stuck in my head forever when this came out. Last song syndrome lol. My personal fave Owl City song
Still listen in 2022,,, who's still listen with me
I'm right here, and I'm sure many others too
Others Dont Appreciate How Underrated This Song Was
Indeed, they didn't seems to acknowledge this masterpiece 😳🤘
Us legands know what's up though, after all this time, we knew.
0:02 fav part
Who is still watching this video in 2020?
Me
First time for me
we never left
🖐me
Because Adam's music never gets old!
this is what happened after party rock anthem
+Gregory George Ikr !
Lol never thought of that!
Haha you're so right!
true i loved that song
XD
Amen. The Father knows WHEN. Love you all. xxx
[Chorus: Adam Young]
Where was I when the rockets came to life
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though, I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go
[Verse 1: Shawn Crystopher]
Uh uh, that's not a plane, that's me
I'm sitting where I'm supposed to
Floating on the cloud, can't nobody come close to
The concrete and the sky switch places
So now my ceiling is painted with cosmic spaces
Firecracker to the moon, keep your eyes shut
Blasting off like a rocket from the ground up
Heh, I used to catch a cab on the Monday
Now the taxi's selling lights on the runway, fly high
Condo on the milky way
A house on the cloud and God's my landlord
And for my rent, all I pay is my drive
Got that, so if you need me, you can find me in the alligator sky
[Chorus: Adam Young]
Where was I when the rockets came to life
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though, I'll never know what's up ahead
I'm never letting go, I'm never letting go
[Bridge: Adam Young]
Rollercoaster through the atmosphere
I'm drowning in this starry serenade
Where ecstasy becomes cavalier
Imagination's taking me away
Reverie whispered in my ear
I'm scared to death that I'll never be afraid
Rollercoaster through the atmosphere
Imagination's taking me away
[Verse 2: Shawn Chrystopher]
Uh, now I'mma dance like I never danced
Sing like I never sing, dream like I've never dreamed
Or-or tried to, because we've been lied to
That the sun is something that we can't fly to
Well, I sit on my star and see street lights
Look up, ha, you'll miss me if you blink twice
Imagination is high and if you got it you can meet me
When you see me in the alligator sky
[Chorus: Adam Young & Shawn Chrystopher]
Where was I when the rockets came to life (Boom)
And carried you away into the alligator sky? (Into the alligator sky)
Even though, I'll never know what's up ahead (I never know)
I'm never letting go (Never letting go)
I'm never letting go (Owl City)
Where was I when the rockets came to life (Keep your eyes shut)
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Uh, like a rocket from the ground up)
Even though, I'll never know what's up ahead (On the Milky Way)
I'm never letting go (I'ma dream like I've never dreamed)
I'm never letting go
[Outro: Adam Young & Shawn Chrystopher]
Never letting go (Ih, yeah)
In the alligator sky
In the alligator sky
In the alligator sky
In the alligator sky
Look up, ha, you'll miss me if you blink twice
In the alligator sky
The last bit was wrong
The lyrics is pure art
Beautiful lyrics has it
2019.... Anyone?????
Yup lol
meep
Here
Hi
yup
When I'm listening to Owl City, I always realise how beautiful his songs are ♥
Tru
“Cuz We’ve been lied to
That the Sun is something we can’t fly to”
Already did!!!
This song was way way ahead of its time
Underrated as hell. This was my jam right here back in the day. Owl City deserves more recognition. This song is awesome, and *I'm never letting go in the Alligator Sky*
Nasa: Nobody can land on the sun, its impossible!
Owl City: 𝐰𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐦𝐞
Lol
K E E P Y O U R E Y E S S H U T
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The way he was singing "Roller coaster through the atmosphere I'm drowning in this starry seranade" hits so hard. Very beautiful and amazing song💁♀️.
2:55 The Three T-38 statues from Adam's home town. Three T-38 Jets Statue
OWATONNA, MN 55060
2:58 Warrior King Jesus on a White Stallion. 2300 Heritage Place NW, Owatonna, MN.
3:04 Adam as Sky Sailing 2008-2010 photoshoot.
3:09 Local Water Tower Water Tower Pl NE
Owatonna, MN 55060
MrFlipSenpai I'm glad you're the one knows the easter egg behind this music video👍👍
MrFlipSenpai Wow wow wow, we got a Berlock Polmes here...
MrFlipSenpai wat
Thanks for a tour of the place, dude.
2020 and I'm here, listening to Owl City's songs. One of the best decision I've ever did since quarantine happened.
Wht happened to him now
This song came in my head randomly and now I’m laying down while listening to this ✨✨HEAVENLY✨✨ Masterpiece
Guys let's just take a moment to appreciate this masterpiece
DAMN IM CRYING SO MUCH NOSTALGIA
me too
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go
Uh uh, that’s not a plane, that’s me,
I’m sittin’ where I’m supposed to,
Floatin’ on the cloud, can’t nobody come close to,
The concrete and the sky switch places,
So now my ceiling is painted with cosmic spaces,
Firecracker to the moon, keep your eyes shut,
Blastin’ off like a rocket from the ground up,
I used to catch a cab on the Monday,
Now the taxi’s sellin’ lights on the runway,
Fly, condo on the Milky Way,
A house on the cloud and God’s my landlord,
And for my rent all I pay is my drive,
I got that
So if you need me you can find me in the alligator sky.
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Into the alligator sky)
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go!
Roller coaster through the atmosphere,
I’m drowning in this starry serenade,
Where ecstasy becomes cavalier,
My imagination’s taking me away.
Reverie, whisper in my ear,
I’m scared to death that I’ll never be afraid,
Roller coaster through the atmosphere,
My imagination’s taking me away.
Uh, now I’ma dance like I never dance,
Sing like I never sing, dream like I never dream,
Or try to, ’cause we’ve been lied to,
That the sun is somethin’ that we can’t fly to,
Well, I sit on my star and see street lights,
Look up, ha, you’ll miss me if you blink twice,
Imagination is hot and if you got it you can meet me,
When you see me in the alligator sky.
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
(Into the alligator sky)
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go!
Where was I when the rockets came to life,
And carried you away into the alligator sky?
Even though I’ll never know what’s up ahead,
I’m never letting go, I’m never letting go!
In the alligator sky?
In the alligator sky?
In the alligator sky?
In the alligator sky?
This what I called real music
Earth don't deserve this tbh
@@Red-32 this song is too perfect for earth
@@adamfoxlynn8363 let's smite tis earth's ugly face ppl!
@@Red-32 Earth ain't ugly. Just the people living here are.
I miss those days
I can’t be the only one that just comes back to owl city cause you’ve been listening from like 10 yrs ago
I haven't stopped listening to OC since I discovered him over 10 years ago. No music stirs my emotions and no artist seems to understand me like OC.
@@MissCrazyCatLady12 i feel exactly the same way. It’s so hard to find ppl who understand this!!!
Bro, Adam, you always send nostalgia but in the same time chill and calm vines with your songs. I like it!
I'm here in 2019, anyone else? No? I am the only one still here? Doesn't matter, I can't move on from this song.
me
Hey, Me too. I wonder what happened to Owl City?
ROYAL 46 SRD me!!!
I'm here with you bro
@@LeodPlayz I'm tired of telling you all one by one, he's back... NOW FOR THE SAKE OF HAYAO MIYAZAKI, (yes, that Hayao Miyazaki)CAN PEOPLE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT!?
Dad: turn that off
Me: why
Dad:we have bigger speakers
Jackson Grande wow dude lol
lol yes
Yus
Your dad is awesome.
Stolen
can't wait to make a animatic with this song
I love the randomness of owl city's song names
Lillian Phan Edits hello old account
I’m still watching in 2019... here since 2015
Random guy: Where was i when the rockets came to life
me: The alligator sky
CheezyChicken guy so where were you then?
Me?
Adam's voice soothes me so much
If you just take 3 to 4 minutes out of your day to spectate an Owl City music video, you won't regret it...
video reminds me of
Fallout + Toy story + wall-e
Toy story?
notice the outfits?
+Omigadd Dammit Buzz lightyear?
yup
a real rood
i just bought this CD.. What a FEEL GOOD, Soul touching music.. Thank you Owl CIty!!
very song
much underrated
such adam young
wow
TO THE MOOOON. look up dogecoins if you don't get what I'm saying
wow such doge many owl such science many musics
no i speak doge wow
Doge people are kinda...off if you ask me.
Lin Free Much stereotype. Little knowledge. Great wow.
I listen to this to cure my depression
onesad _boi Hey man, hang in there.
Me too.
I wish I knew fr the same reason came out of it 3/4 of a year ago
Username checks out
Me too...
It's 2015 and I'm still watching this
+Nasya Ayudianti lol me too
+Adrianna Bento
I'm in this 2015 crew too xD
Same, loved Owl city for about 3-4 years now
Saaaaame but Owl City is too amazing to move on from or forget!!! I LOVE OWL CITY 😻😻😻
+Luna Linx Kitten me too I even have an I AM t-shirt
"There's a fundamental truth to our nature, man must explore"
I've returned to listen to this on here after a few years of listening to saved files just to see the video again. Yeah, I still cried. 💚
My favourite song among Owl city songs and probably my favourite song of all time. Nostalgia in this one is too damn high.
Love owl city
2023 ❤ love owl city
I miss this so much as a kid😭✊🏼