: Adin used his own personal journey—traveling across Europe and staying in the "Calais Jungle" camp—to ground the lyrics in a story of sacrifice, hope, and the loneliness of leaving loved ones behind.
The official video is an animated masterpiece co-directed by , an Iranian refugee, and Irish director Stephen McNally . Adin reimagined the "Rocket Man" character not just as an astronaut, but as a metaphor for the refugee experience . Elton John - Rocket Man (Official Music Video)
: The song explores a future where being an astronaut is a mundane, exhausting 5-day-a-week job, rather than a heroic feat. : Adin used his own personal journey—traveling across
: In the video, a rocket is used to represent the various modes of transport refugees use, such as boats or trains, highlighting the disorientation of starting a new life. : The song explores a future where being