Lyrics of Laika Party by EMMY
You have probably heard ′bout this brave little girl
All we know is that she saved the world
She got sent away, but she wasn’t afraid
Though she was alone in the dark big space
Left the cheering crowd, went above the clouds
Rocket going high, then they said goodbye
She still wonders why, but she loves to fly
I hope Laika never died and that she spins around us still
And that she has a party in the air and always will
I hope that she is dancing every night among the stars
I hope Laika is alive
Laika party in the sky
Laika party in the sky
Through the comets and the stones, she is howling for her bones
Singing along to the stars and sun
And if she didn′t fly, nor would you and I
A forever hero for humankind
Left a cheering crowd, went above the clouds
Rocket going high, then they said goodbye
She still wonders why, but she loves to fly
I hope Laika never died and that she spins around us still
And that she has a party in the air and always will
I hope that she is dancing every night among the stars
I hope Laika is alive
Laika party in the sky
Laika party in the sky
Laika party in the sky, oh-oh
Laika party in the sky, oh-oh
Laika party in the sky
Historical Background and Meaning
The song is about Laika, the first dog in space, that was send there by the USSR.
Laika – The First Astronaut and Her Eternal Flight
Some heroes return home. Others become legends among the stars.
In Laika Party by EMMY, we hear the story of a little dog who changed history—but never made it back.
This is the tale of Laika, the first living creature to orbit the Earth.
Laika – The Dog That Touched the Stars
“You have probably heard ‘bout this brave little girl, all we know is that she saved the world.”
On November 3, 1957, the Soviet Union launched Laika aboard Sputnik 2.
- She was the first animal in space, proving that life could survive beyond Earth.
- She was a stray dog from the streets of Moscow, trained for zero gravity and space travel.
- At 4.5 meters per second, she soared into the unknown, paving the way for human spaceflight.
“Left a cheering crowd, went above the clouds, rocket going high, then they said goodbye.”
The Sad Truth – Laika Never Came Back
“I hope Laika never died and that she spins around us still.”
For decades, the Soviets claimed Laika survived for days. The truth?
- She died within hours from heat and stress, as Sputnik 2 overheated.
- The technology to bring her back did not exist.
- The original plan to poison her through her food, so she would not suffer, failed.
“And if she didn’t fly, nor would you and I.”
Despite her fate, Laika’s mission proved that living beings could survive launch and orbit—a vital step toward human space exploration.
Laika’s Legacy – The Dog That Opened the Cosmos
“Through the comets and the stones, she is howling for her bones.”
Laika inspired the world, and her memory lives on in science and culture:
- Monuments and memorials in Russia honor her sacrifice.
- She is remembered in books, music, and films—her name synonymous with courage.
- Her mission paved the way for Yuri Gagarin, the first human in space.
“I hope that she is dancing every night among the stars.”
Want to Learn More?
- 🎥 60 years on – Laika the dog in space (YouTube) – A short documentary about her mission.
- 📖 Sputnik 2 (Wikipedia) – The spacecraft that carried Laika.
- 📖 Laika (Wikipedia) – The full story of her life and mission.
- 🎥 Recordings of Laika (YouTube) – All recordings that are still available of Laika.
The Lesson?
Some heroes fight wars. Others conquer new frontiers.
And in 1957, a stray dog became the first astronaut—and her spirit still orbits among the stars.
