"Starship" is a song by Paul Kantner and Jefferson Starship that tells the story of a journey through space on a starship. The lyrics describe the wonders and freedoms of traveling in space, with hydroponic gardens and forests, glistening lakes and room for babies and dancing astronauts. The song also touches on the struggles the travelers face, such as the hatred of their society towards those who are different, and the need to let go of the past in order to move forward. Throughout the song, there is a sense of letting go, of leaving behind the old ways and embracing the new world and opportunities in front of them. The lyrics repeatedly emphasize the need to let go and move on in order to grow and evolve. The final lines of the song suggest a transformation, as the narrator becomes first iridescent, then transparent, and finally absent. This could be interpreted as a ascension or transcendence, as the narrator becomes one with the universe and the starship they travel on. Overall, "Starship" is a song about the freedom and wonder of space travel, and the transformative potential that lies within letting go and embracing the unknown.
