Airplanes
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I sat on my hands, I don't make a sound
Getting it right
I made all my plans, lost, never found
Your eyes, your smile can light up the night, night
Embers and neon signs paint up our sky, sky
Airplanes cut through the clouds
Sirens cut through the night
Like screams that are fire, rising up high
Like I've something to prove, nothing to lose
In this city, in this city, oh
Woah
Oh! Oh!
All of this time
I questioned myself, I never could wait
Looking for signs
Not asking for help, I know it's too late
A love lost and buried here, it comes to life, life
Make believe worlds make us all feel alive, live
Airplanes cut through the clouds
Like angels can fly, we'll never die
Sirens cut through the night
Like screams that are fire, rising up high
Like I've something to prove, nothing to lose
In this city, in this city oh
I never wanna wait for this
Harder that I was made for this
I won't fade into dark
I'm not gonna say that I'm sorry
Gonna see the end of this story
I won't fade into darkness
Airplanes cut through the clouds
Like angels can fly, we'll never die
Sirens cut through the night
Like screams that are fire, rising up high
Like I've something to prove, nothing to lose
In this city, in this city oh
Woah
Oh! Oh!
Woah
Oh! Oh!
The lyrics of "Airplanes" by 5 Seconds of Summer convey a sense of longing to break free from the constraints and doubts that have held the singer back in their life. They reflect on how they've spent most of their life playing it safe, never taking risks, and never speaking out, but now they want to prove themselves and make their dreams a reality. They believe that the love they've lost can be rekindled and that it's never too late to pursue their passions. The imagery used in the lyrics, particularly with planes cutting through clouds and sirens cutting through the night, emphasizes the idea of flying high and breaking free from their old life.
The chorus repeats the lines "Airplanes cut through the clouds/Like angels can fly, we'll never die/Sirens cut through the night/Like screams that are fire, rising up high/Like I've something to prove, nothing to lose/In this city, in this city, oh" which emphasizes the idea of courage and determination to succeed no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
Most of my life
Throughout my life, I have spent a significant amount of time sitting idly without making any noise.
I sat on my hands, I don't make a sound
I remained silent and still, without making a peep.
Getting it right
I focused on perfection while
I made all my plans, lost, never found
I created many goals, but never succeeded in achieving them.
Your eyes, your smile can light up the night, night
The brightness of your smile and gaze can illuminate the darkness of my surroundings.
Embers and neon signs paint up our sky, sky
The sky appears as if it's painted with both a warm cozy light and an electric, futuristic light.
Airplanes cut through the clouds
Planes slice through clouds.
Like angels can fly, we'll never die
Similar to how angels fly, we feel invincible and certain of our longevity.
Sirens cut through the night
The sound of sirens echoes loudly throughout the tranquil night.
Like screams that are fire, rising up high
The screams sound as though they're like a flickering flame, rising up to great heights.
Like I've something to prove, nothing to lose
I act as though I have something to prove while having an absence of personal risk.
In this city, in this city, oh
All of these events and emotions occur in such an urban and populated environment.
I never wanna wait for this
I am anxious about delaying this experience or feeling.
Harder that I was made for this
I feel as though this experience is more difficult than I am capable of.
I won't fade into dark
I will not let negative emotions consume me and cause me to lose hope.
I'm not gonna say that I'm sorry
I won't apologize for feeling this way, as it is a genuine and valid emotion.
Gonna see the end of this story
I am determined to see this story and these emotions through to their conclusion.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Michael Clifford, John William Feldmann, John Feldmann
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