What do the lyrics of 2-Wicky (by Hooverphonic) refer to?
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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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?
reference
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?
reference
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?
reference
reference
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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
add a comment |
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
add a comment |
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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