Low-Flying Jets
Heatmiser Lyrics
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Or look you in the face
I keep checking over your shoulder
'Cause I've been dreaming of low-flying jets
Sweet town knocked my head over
Over and over
You got your head in the clouds
You can't hear me at all
And I don't know what to say
'Cause I don't know what's wrong
It's just a headache I suppose
Thrown back like a sinking boat
I keep thinking it's all over
'Cause I've been dreaming of undertows
And the places that you go
And my head slips off your shoulder
You got your head in the clouds
You can't hear me at all
And I don't know what to say
'Cause I don't know what's wrong
You can't hear me at all
Been staying up too late
I keep dreaming of lost in space
And when I wake up
I start to break up
The lyrics of Heatmiser’s “Low-Flying Jets” are reflective of a troubled relationship where the singer finds it difficult to communicate with their significant other. The opening lines suggest a desire to avoid confrontation by not sitting up straight or maintaining eye contact. The singer is preoccupied and distracted, checking over their partner’s shoulder while dreaming of low-flying jets. Whether it is a literal or metaphorical representation of their predicament, the image of low-flying jets signifies a feeling of danger, insecurity, and vulnerability. It likened to a veiled warning about a potential relationship breakdown.
The second verse describes how the singer’s infatuation with their partner caused them to lose their balance – “Sweet town knocked my head over, over and over” - but their partner is aloof and distant - “You got your head in the clouds, you can't hear me at all”. The singer is overwhelmed by their emotions but does not know how to express them. They feel incapacitated as if they are in a sinking boat, and they are struck by intense headaches. Throughout the song, the singer keeps indulging in their fantasy world. They dream of undertows and faraway places where they can escape their problems. They want to confide in their partner, but they feel ignored, perpetuating their feelings of frustration and confusion.
The lyrics in “Low-Flying Jets” are poetic and open to interpretation. However, they bring to mind the complexities and difficulties of communication in relationships. Even when two people care for each other deeply, sometimes there is a barrier that prevents them from communicating their feelings genuinely and honestly.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't want to sit up straight
I'm feeling lazy and unmotivated, so I don't feel like sitting up properly.
Or look you in the face
I'm avoiding eye contact with you because I feel distant and disconnected.
I keep checking over your shoulder
I'm distracted by something else, and I keep glancing behind you to see what it is.
'Cause I've been dreaming of low-flying jets
I'm preoccupied with thoughts of excitement and adventure, specifically the thrill of seeing low-flying jets fly overhead.
Sweet town knocked my head over
This town has a certain charm or allure to it that's keeping me interested and engaged, even though I feel a bit disoriented.
Over and over
This feeling keeps happening repeatedly, without any clear resolution.
You got your head in the clouds
You seem preoccupied or unrealistic in your thinking, ignoring what's happening around us.
You can't hear me at all
My concerns or comments are falling on deaf ears, as you're too wrapped up in your own thoughts.
And I don't know what to say
I'm feeling helpless and unsure of how to communicate with you effectively.
'Cause I don't know what's wrong
I can sense that something's not right, but I don't have a clear sense of what's causing the disconnect.
It's just a headache I suppose
This confusing and overwhelming feeling isn't necessarily anything serious or terminal, just a temporary annoyance.
Thrown back like a sinking boat
I feel like my emotions are out of control, and I'm struggling to keep my head above water.
I keep thinking it's all over
I'm worried that our relationship or connection is coming to an end.
'Cause I've been dreaming of undertows
I'm struggling to keep from drowning in the intense emotions and thoughts that are weighing me down.
And the places that you go
I feel disconnected from the life and experiences you're having, and I don't know how to get back in sync with you.
And my head slips off your shoulder
I'm feeling distant and disconnected from you emotionally, and I can't find comfort or support in your presence anymore.
Been staying up too late
I'm struggling to get a good night's sleep, likely due to the anxiety and stress I'm experiencing.
I keep dreaming of lost in space
My mind is consumed by thoughts of confusion and uncertainty, feeling lost in a vast and unfamiliar landscape.
And when I wake up
I'm startled and frightened by the intensity of these thoughts and feelings, jarring me out of sleep and back into reality.
I start to break up
My mental and emotional state is becoming increasingly fragile and unstable, as I struggle to cope with these intense thoughts and feelings.
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Agili junior
Você está fazendo muita falta elliott Smith 🕯️💨🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷😓😢
therealjulez
man luv that rippin bassline
rip elliott smith
J Lansdale
Great fucking album
Ryan T Lane-Lutter
Woah thanks Rick and Morty, I have never heard of this guy before and wikipedia for giving me his album history. This stuff is dope. I loved nirvana and beck as a kid and this would have fit right in. Why do all the great songwriters die so young
KoRn Hub
@Aoldatabase lol 😂
KoRn Hub
@Aoldatabase he wrote it with gust
KoRn Hub
This is gust, shits great though
Ed Helvey
It was a great album and a lot of Elliott's fans aren't aware of "Mic City Sons" as being one of his better efforts.
Ronald Ball
This is a great song though. Really heatmiser had matured by this stage. Neil Gust learnt so much about songwriting from Elliott by this stage and I say this song is one of the stronger song on the album. Neil Gust stuff is fantastic too. 😊