Formed in 1996 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Admiral Twin has released six CDs to da… Read Full Bio ↴Formed in 1996 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Admiral Twin has released six CDs to date, including 2000's critically praised Mock Heroic on Mojo/Universal Records, 2003's Creatures of Bread & Wine, and their latest release, The Center of the Universe, on North Carolina-based label The Pop Collective. Since 1998, the band has performed for well over 500,000 concert-goers all across the United States and Canada.

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Aeroplane
Admiral Twin Lyrics

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Once upon a time
I was rattling around
Like a songbird that you prized
But it never made a sound

Someone told me not to come
They told me not to look
But you know I never take advice

And one time is all it took

I thought hey, I'd treat you like an aeroplane
I'd feed you clouds and vapor trails
We'd go for walks on Everest
We would sleep underneath
The watchful eye of the crescent moon

It might seem ludicrous
I know it sounds cliché
But when she walks into the room
She brings a brighter day

Can't help but watch her every move
While I pretend to look away
Smitten, bound and gagged
But if I got the chance I'd say

I'd say, "Hey, I'll treat you like an aeroplane"
I'll catch you like a falling star
I'll be your hero astronaut
And we'll sleep underneath
The waterfall of the Milky Way

But if I wait a little while
I might find the nerve
To find the words to say to her
I find the timing's right
To wait a little while, a little while

Perfect is a number
That you're not allowed to say
So when she put me on the spot
I quickly coined a phrase

I said, "Hey, I'll treat you like an aeroplane"
I'll feed you clouds and vapor trails
We'll go for walks on Everest
And we'll sleep underneath the waterfall

Yeah, we'll sleep underneath
The watchful eye of the crescent moon.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Aeroplane" by Admiral Twin start with the singer reminiscing about a time when his life was aimless and lacking direction. He likens himself to a songbird who you would cherish but never sing a song. Despite being warned against it, he enters into a relationship with someone special. He wants to treat her like an aeroplane, taking her to new heights, feeding her clouds, and showing her the beauty of the world, including walks on Everest and sleeping beneath the crescent moon's watchful eye.

However, the singer's self-doubt creeps in. He admires her every move and wants to be her hero astronaut. He's smitten, but he's bound and gagged, and if given a chance, he'd express his feelings. But he's afraid to take the risk, and so he waits until the timing is right. When the opportunity arises to express himself, he coins the phrase "I'll treat you like an aeroplane" and repeats the promises of feeding her clouds and vapor trails, sleeping under the Milky Way, and walking with her on Everest.

Line by Line Meaning

Once upon a time
In the past, a long time ago

I was rattling around
I felt lost and unstable

Like a songbird that you prized
I had potential and value that was appreciated

But it never made a sound
I struggled to reach my potential or make an impact

Someone told me not to come
I was warned not to pursue something

They told me not to look
I was warned not to pay attention to something

But you know I never take advice
I am a rebel and make my own decisions

And one time is all it took
I only needed one experience to convince me to take a certain path

I thought hey, I'd treat you like an aeroplane
I want to care for you and take you on an adventure

I'd feed you clouds and vapor trails
I want to give you a unique and exciting experience

We'd go for walks on Everest
I want to share amazing moments with you

We would sleep underneath The watchful eye of the crescent moon
I want to share intimate moments with you in a beautiful setting

It might seem ludicrous
My ideas might seem crazy or unrealistic

I know it sounds cliché
I am aware that my words are overused or unoriginal

But when she walks into the room
I feel happy and energized when she is near

She brings a brighter day
Her presence helps make everything better

Can't help but watch her every move
I am captivated by her and can't look away

While I pretend to look away
I try to hide my feelings for her

Smitten, bound and gagged
I am deeply enamored with her and feel trapped by my emotions

But if I got the chance I'd say
If I had an opportunity, I would express my feelings

I'd say, "Hey, I'll treat you like an aeroplane"
I want to care for you and make you feel special

I'll catch you like a falling star
I want to protect you and make you feel safe

I'll be your hero astronaut
I want to be brave for you and go on adventures together

And we'll sleep underneath The waterfall of the Milky Way
I want to share magical moments with you in a spectacular setting

But if I wait a little while
I am hesitant to act on my feelings

I might find the nerve
I hope to gather courage

To find the words to say to her
To express my feelings for her

I find the timing's right To wait a little while, a little while
I know I need to wait for the right moment

Perfect is a number That you're not allowed to say
There is no such thing as perfection

So when she put me on the spot
When she pressured me to say something

I quickly coined a phrase
I came up with a simple statement

We'll go for walks on Everest And we'll sleep underneath the waterfall
I want to share exciting and intimate experiences with you

Yeah, we'll sleep underneath The watchful eye of the crescent moon.
I want to share romantic moments with you in a beautiful natural setting

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRAD BECKER, JARROD LEE GOLLIHARE, JOHN RUSSELL, MARK CARR

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