Sam Ryder - Space Man ◎

The song won the jury vote outright with 283 points, marking a massive shift in how the UK entry was perceived by international professionals.

The lyrics use the metaphor of an astronaut to explore feelings of isolation and the realization that what truly matters is often what you've left behind on Earth. Sam Ryder - SPACE MAN

Co-written by Ryder, Amy Wadge, and Max Wolfgang, the track was reportedly written in just 10 minutes . The song won the jury vote outright with

It serves as the lead single for his debut studio album, There's Nothing but Space, Man! , released in December 2022. Notable Live Versions Sam Ryder - SPACE MAN (Eurovision Song Contest) It serves as the lead single for his

"Space Man" is the breakthrough single by British singer-songwriter , originally released on February 22, 2022. It is widely recognized for ending the United Kingdom's long period of poor results at the Eurovision Song Contest . Eurovision Performance & Impact

Representing the UK at Eurovision 2022 in Turin, Ryder finished in second place with 466 points. This was the UK's best result since 1998.

It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, becoming the highest-charting UK Eurovision entry since 1996. Musical & Lyrical Themes