Ashes to ashes, funk to funky We know Major Tom's a junkie Strung out in heaven's high Hitting an all-time low.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A reference to Major Tom suggests a descent from high status to a low state.
- In plain terms
- Major Tom has fallen from his high place to a low one.
- What can you take from it?
- Fame or high status can lead to a fall.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What causes a fall from grace?
- Is addiction a choice?
Another view
The meaning depends on knowing the Major Tom character context.
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