Sam Ryder - SPACE MAN (Eurovision Song Contest)

Sam Ryder's Eurovision Song Contest performance of Space Man. Watch full replays of Eurovision 2022 on Peacock

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Lyrics:
If I was astronaut
I’d be floating in mid-air
And a broken heart would just belong
To someone else down there
I would be the centre
Of my lonely universe
But I’m only human
And I’m crashing down to earth

If I was an astronaut
I’d have a birds eye view
I’d circle round the world
And keep on coming back to you
In my floating castle
I’d rub shoulders with the stars
But I’m only human
And I’m drifting in the dark

I’m up in space, man!
Up in space, man!
I’ve searched around the universe
Been down some black holes
There’s nothing but space, man!
And I wanna go home

If I was an astronaut
I’d speak to satellites
My navigation systems
Would search for other life
But I’d be up here thinking
‘Bout what I left behind
‘Cause I’m only human
With the real world on my mind

I’m up in space, man!
Up in space, man!
I’ve searched around the universe
Been down some black holes
There’s nothing but space, man!
And I wanna go home

Gravity keeps pulling me down
As long as you're on the ground I’ll stick around

I’m up in space, man!
Up in space, man!
I’ve searched around the universe
Been down some black holes
There’s nothing but space, man!
Oh, I’m in the wrong place, man!
Nothing but space, man!
Nothing but space, man!
I’ve searched around the universe
Been down some black holes
There’s nothing but space, man…
And I wanna go home

About Sam Ryder

In 2020, as the world went into lockdown, Sam Ryder uploaded the first of his now infamous covers that quickly caught the attention of some famous fans (think Elton John) with compilations appearing on The Ellen Show & BBC's Newsbeat. As the content kept coming, so did the fans, amassing 10 million on socials by the end of the year. Fast forward to 2021 and Sam was crowned as TikTok's most popular UK artist account for the second year in a row.

In 2021, Sam released his 5-song EP 'The Sun's Gonna Rise' including track 'Whirlwind' that describes Sam’s journey - spending much of his adult life writing and performing in bands, living in Hawaii and owning a vegan coffee shop; before he decided to pursue his dream of becoming a solo artist.

Sam's first show in London sold out in under 10 minutes, nearly as quickly as his first full UK tour. Ready to make his first live foray into Europe and beyond, world domination in 2022 might not be a stretch too far for this incredible talent.

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[jujutrini]

This will go down in history as one of the best Eurovision songs ever.

[james-barnett]

This man transformed the UK from last to first in a year, wow.

[davidbailey]

Charisma, showmanship, looks like a Viking and sings like a cross between Freddie Mercury and Axel Rose. The boys gonna go far!!!

[TheManInBlueFlames]

The *REAL* winner of Eurovision 2022! He is at least a HERO for sure for inspiring millions in the UK. Europe DOESN'T hate us! We just have to send good songs, with good staging, like this and with a great singer with an AMAZING stage presence and personality! It will be hard to find another Sam Ryder but it surely won't be hard to inspire those of us in the UK now! Not only did this song have a moment to remember at 2:07, but it also had that guitar solo at 2:30, though there were MULTIPLE winning moments here! Take notes for the future, guys!

[hewhim]

One of the best male vocalists to ever bless the Eurovision stage!! 🇬🇧🤩❤️

[DanTony]

I'm a French froggy 🐸 and I voted 20 times for the fabulous Sam Ryder 🇬🇧 🙌😍

[Ay]

You're voice, not just in this but in general, is so unique and incredible. Well done Sam! You made our country proud ♥️🇬🇧

[martukytalentuky]

This is the real winner eurovision 2022.

[ultrabeats]

Especially for Britain, this song is plain gold

[rubikboi]

Name the last time the audience sung to our song. It either never happened or this was the most recent time in a LONG time. Amazing job Sam, hope you get the recognition you deserved all those years ago

[yasminx]

Not only is this a technically brilliant pop song, Sam’s vocal ability is wonderful and his positive attitude is infectious. As a British person and a human being, this song and performance makes me feel joy.

[raoubveugelles]

In any other year this would have been a landslide winner. Tremendous!

[nickdugard]

I am a heavy metal fan but love this guy, his voice and his attitude. He deserves everything that’s coming to him 👍🏻

[intreoo]

Has to be one of the best entries ever; not only for the UK, but in the history of Eurovision. 2022 is definitely one of the most iconic competitions ever. The UK, Spain, Serbia, and Sweden all agree too.

[jackiecooper]

Met Sam in Fuerteventura about a week before Eurovision he was helping his friend chaperone about twenty kids from a boxing club never once did he tell us he was singing in Eurovision. Well done Sam. xx

[danielharding]

You change the negative attitude for the United Kingdom. THX FOR EVERYTHING SAM!!!

[thecakemuffincrew]

Absolutely brilliant performance. On the night of the show this song soared to my #1 spot from a spot just outside of the top 10. The UK should be incredibly proud of Sam and Sam should be so, so proud of himself not only for doing so well and bringing such quality to Eurovision, but for shattering the decades-long assumption that Europe just hates the UK. Maybe one day in the distant future Sam should come back and get the trophy!

[mramg]

Possibly one of the best (if not THE best) songs of Eurovision since inception.

[xxjonasx]

I am from Venezuela, when I heard this man for the first time, his voice was incredible for me, he deserves many successes in life. good job ryder

[samkelly]

Best song in the final. Feels weird saying that as a Brit but it was great