What do the lyrics of 2-Wicky (by Hooverphonic) refer to?












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The lyrics to the song 2-Wicky by the band Hooverphonic seems to contain a couple of scifi references;




Prophet-60091

This is the flight number of our galactic sun


Prophet-60091

Before we start you should know that you're not the only one

Who can hurt me




and




SH10151

This is the serial number of our orbital gun


SH10151

You better be sure before you leave me for another one




What do these refer to and are they referenced in/from another science fiction work?















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  • I've seen some conflicting ideas here; songmeanings.com/songs/view/2990 but none seem conclusive. I'm not looking for speculation, but actual evidence/proof

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The lyrics to the song 2-Wicky by the band Hooverphonic seems to contain a couple of scifi references;




Prophet-60091

This is the flight number of our galactic sun


Prophet-60091

Before we start you should know that you're not the only one

Who can hurt me




and




SH10151

This is the serial number of our orbital gun


SH10151

You better be sure before you leave me for another one




What do these refer to and are they referenced in/from another science fiction work?















share|improve this question























  • I've seen some conflicting ideas here; songmeanings.com/songs/view/2990 but none seem conclusive. I'm not looking for speculation, but actual evidence/proof

    – Valorum
    3 hours ago














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The lyrics to the song 2-Wicky by the band Hooverphonic seems to contain a couple of scifi references;




Prophet-60091

This is the flight number of our galactic sun


Prophet-60091

Before we start you should know that you're not the only one

Who can hurt me




and




SH10151

This is the serial number of our orbital gun


SH10151

You better be sure before you leave me for another one




What do these refer to and are they referenced in/from another science fiction work?















share|improve this question














The lyrics to the song 2-Wicky by the band Hooverphonic seems to contain a couple of scifi references;




Prophet-60091

This is the flight number of our galactic sun


Prophet-60091

Before we start you should know that you're not the only one

Who can hurt me




and




SH10151

This is the serial number of our orbital gun


SH10151

You better be sure before you leave me for another one




What do these refer to and are they referenced in/from another science fiction work?




















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  • I've seen some conflicting ideas here; songmeanings.com/songs/view/2990 but none seem conclusive. I'm not looking for speculation, but actual evidence/proof

    – Valorum
    3 hours ago



















  • I've seen some conflicting ideas here; songmeanings.com/songs/view/2990 but none seem conclusive. I'm not looking for speculation, but actual evidence/proof

    – Valorum
    3 hours ago

















I've seen some conflicting ideas here; songmeanings.com/songs/view/2990 but none seem conclusive. I'm not looking for speculation, but actual evidence/proof

– Valorum
3 hours ago





I've seen some conflicting ideas here; songmeanings.com/songs/view/2990 but none seem conclusive. I'm not looking for speculation, but actual evidence/proof

– Valorum
3 hours ago










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