Lonely Cosmos Lyrics – King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard

Lonely Cosmos Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1: Stu Mackenzie]
The singer seems to be starting a journey from a wild, natural place—like launching from deep within the jungle. As they travel through space, time feels lifeless and freezing. Despite the adventure, there’s a strong sense of homesickness. They feel small and alone in the vast emptiness of the universe.

[Verse 2: Ambrose Kenny-Smith]
Here, the traveler is drifting through space like a dream, realizing they’re aging as time passes. The satellite they’re on feels like it’s breaking down or burning out. Things feel chaotic—huge cosmic events are happening, and they’re floating in weird, surreal scenes like bathing in soda or drifting in the Black Sea. They even spot what seems like an alien hitchhiker. With all this strangeness around, they start wondering if there’s anyone else out there or if this strange universe is completely empty of others like them.

[Verse 3: Ambrose Kenny-Smith]
This part brings in intense and strange images. It’s like everything’s falling apart before anything even starts—kind of like tension before disaster. There’s a mix of danger, mystery, and beauty, with things like rolling avalanches, lost ships, and mystical visions. The mention of roses and prophets gives a spiritual touch, as if they’re searching for deeper meaning. But in the end, it loops back to the same question—are we really alone in this dark and endless space?

[Verse 4: Cook Craig]
Now the traveler feels completely lost in space, breathing in the dust of stars, feeling scared and alone. They don’t want to die floating like this. Sitting on Saturn’s rings might sound magical, but it feels empty and isolating. They’re starting to see that everyone and everything, including themselves, is just stardust—tiny parts of the universe. They’re further from home than ever before, and every shooting star feels like a reminder of their possible end. The repeated word “lone” builds up that overwhelming sense of loneliness in the middle of the cosmos.

[Verse 5: Stu Mackenzie]
The traveler tries to stay connected by sending a message home to their parents, but it’ll take centuries to get there. They’ve seen the wonders of the universe, even reached its edge, but despite all that, nothing compares to the feeling of home. That same feeling of loneliness keeps returning, no matter how far they’ve traveled or what they’ve seen.