Are you out there? Can you hear me?
Do you know my whereabouts?
Do you know what I’m all about?
Through the static
You’re so close, so far away
Are you listening? I’m desperate
Sendin’ out an SOS
‘Cause I’m lost, I must confess
Throw a lifeline, I’m down here
Drownin’ in the deepest part of me
Satellite
Can you feel me?
Satellite
Come and heal me
Are you watchin’ over me tonight?
I need to know you’re out there
Your lines open and receiving?
You know I got so much to say
I just don’t wanna fade away
Keep on talkin’ ’cause you’re keepin’ me alive
Satellite
Can you feel me?
Satellite
Come and heal me
Are you watchin’ over me tonight?
I need to know you’re out there
Everybody hurts
Everybody cries
Everybody needs someone
To save them sometimes
Everybody hurts
Everybody cries
Everybody needs someone
To save them sometimes
Save them sometimes
Satellite
Can you feel me?
Satellite
Come and heal me
Satellite
Can you feel me?
Satellite
Come and heal me
Are you watchin’ over me tonight?
I need to know you’re out there
Satellite
Satellite
Longing for Connection: The Heart of “Satellite”
Bon Jovi’s “Satellite” captures the universal craving for connection and reassurance in a noisy, often isolating world. The lyrics unfold as a heartfelt plea, with the narrator reaching out for a sign that someone is listening, watching, and ready to save them from emotional depths. The metaphor of a satellite powerfully conveys distance and longing, as well as the hope that someone, somewhere, is tuned in to their silent distress signals. Phrases like “Can you feel me?” and “Are you watchin’ over me tonight?” paint vulnerability, while the chorus reminds listeners that everyone, at some point, needs a lifeline—a reminder of our shared humanity and need for support.
Song Credits
“Satellite” is performed by Bon Jovi and was released in 2024. Songwriting credits go to Jon Bon Jovi and John Shanks.