Discover the story of the song > Satellite – Dave Matthews Band

The lyrics talk about a satellite that the protagonist sees in the sky like a diamond, and how it can see everything happening on earth, even secrets. The song reflects on the idea that everything good needs to be replaced with something new, and that the satellite is always watching, like a peeping tom. The singer also mentions how the satellite allows for global communication and entertainment, and how they laugh at the idea of the weatherman watching everything with satellite eyes.