Discover the story of the song > Beam Me Up Scotty – Aliotta-Haynes-Jeremiah

The lyrics describe a scene from a TV show set in outer space where the protagonist watches as the characters face danger and possible death. The only person who seems capable of saving the day is the engineer, Mr. Scott, who is frequently called upon by the captain for help. Whenever the situation becomes too dire, the characters say "beam me up, Scotty" and are transported back to safety, making Scott the hero of the day.