Just back from a European tour in support of Deaf Havana, the Peterborough-based four-piece find themselves on the brink of a breakthrough. After supporting the likes of Nothing But Thieves and Razorlight on a string of tours, Airways’ “Starting To Spin” EP began cropping up all over Spotify playlists and has generated over 7 million streams to date. Fans emerged all over the world, and the band was amazed to find the demand was strong enough to fill clubs throughout Europe.
“It’s so weird to see a room full of German or Belgian kids singing all the words to our stuff,” says Daniels.
One Foot
Airways Lyrics
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Feeling sketchy on a park bench
Blown the money that i cant spent
Seven days from the weekend
The music playing doesn't sound right
Am i the only one that's not high?
I'm going walking 'cause i can't drive
Oh i've forgotten what it feels like
One foot in front of the other
It's like i'm the first on earth to discover
One foot in front of the other x5
Hanging round like a blank space
Mother handed me a suitcase
Said i've got to learn some new tricks
Now i watch the whole of Netflix
And she won't let me do a retake
Get out the door and get a job Jake
Now i'm stranded on the outside
Oh i've forgotten what it feels like
It's like i'm the first on earth to discover
One foot in front of the other
It's like i'm the first on earth to discover
One foot in front of the other x5
Till we work out running
This will have to do
Thinking that i'm onto something
Get us somewhere new
Watch out everybody
Cause i just learnt how to move
One foot in front of the other x3
The song "One Foot In" by Airways is an introspective track that delves into themes of uncertainty, self-discovery, and finding one's place in the world. The song begins with the singer feeling lost and disconnected while sitting with old friends on a park bench. He feels like he has "blown the money that [he] can't spend" and is "seven days from the weekend." The music around him doesn't sound right and he can't shake the feeling that he is the only one who isn't high. He decides to go for a walk instead of driving and admits that he has forgotten what it feels like to take things one step at a time.
The second verse adds more context to the singer's situation. His mother has handed him a suitcase and told him he needs to learn some new tricks. He spends his time watching Netflix and avoiding facing the real world. His mother tells him he needs to get a job, but he feels stranded and unsure of how to proceed. The chorus repeats the idea of taking things one step at a time, like the singer is the first person on earth to discover this simple truth.
The lyrics suggest that the singer is at a crossroads in his life and is struggling to find direction. He feels like he needs to start moving forward and take control of his own life instead of coasting by. Overall, this song is a relatable reflection on the difficulties of adulthood and growing up.
Line by Line Meaning
Sitting round with some old friends
I am surrounded by my old friends, but I feel restless.
Feeling sketchy on a park bench
I feel uneasy and paranoid while sitting on a park bench.
Blown the money that i cant spent
I have spent all the money I had, and it is not coming back.
Seven days from the weekend
It feels like a long time until the weekend arrives, and I can have fun.
The music playing doesn't sound right
The music I am listening to sounds off or dissonant.
Am i the only one that's not high?
I feel like everyone around me is high, but I am not.
I'm going walking 'cause i can't drive
I cannot drive my car, so I am going for a walk instead.
Oh i've forgotten what it feels like
I have forgotten what it feels like to move forward and make progress.
It's like i'm the first on earth to discover
One foot in front of the other
It feels like I am rediscovering the simple act of putting one foot in front of the other and moving forward.
Hanging round like a blank space
I am just existing, feeling empty and unfulfilled.
Mother handed me a suitcase
My mother gave me a suitcase, perhaps as a way to start a new chapter or make a change.
Said i've got to learn some new tricks
My mother told me I need to learn new ways of doing things or acquire new skills.
Now i watch the whole of Netflix
Instead of learning new skills, I am binge-watching TV shows on Netflix.
And she won't let me do a retake
My mother is not allowing me to redo or start over.
Get out the door and get a job Jake
My mother wants me to leave the house and get a job.
Now i'm stranded on the outside
I feel stuck and isolated, unable to move forward.
Till we work out running
This will have to do
Until we figure out how to run, we will have to make do with walking.
Thinking that i'm onto something
I feel like I am on the right track or have a good idea.
Get us somewhere new
I want to move forward and explore new places.
Watch out everybody
Cause i just learnt how to move
I am excited to make progress and move forward, and people should watch out for me because I am on the move.
One foot in front of the other x3
I will continue to make progress and move forward, one step at a time.
Contributed by Ian N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Airwaysofficial
Hey guys,
We’ve got a headline UK tour coming up next month! Hope to see you at a gig!
03 July: Manchester
04 July: Oxford
05 July: Cambridge
06 July: Birmingham
07 July: London
Tix: gigst.rs/Airways
Cheers,
Airways
@Airwaysofficial
Hey guys,
We’ve got a headline UK tour coming up next month! Hope to see you at a gig!
03 July: Manchester
04 July: Oxford
05 July: Cambridge
06 July: Birmingham
07 July: London
Tix: gigst.rs/Airways
Cheers,
Airways
@aidanhorne6241
You guys should be way bigger than you are. This is amazing
@banterbus449
Aidan Horne agreed
@Shazzkid
ELIXA wanna bet, meet back here in the comments in 2 years i bet they won't be big.
@soylentcompany5235
Aidan Horne They are. I found them on spotify
@Shazzkid
Mambo Rambo bruh so what that isn't hard, that doesn't make you a big popular band
@dsw1307
great show last night @ Manchester what a amazing trio of music from you, Vant and NBT
@ok-mv4ww
This band is criminally underrated
@melaniegarcia3669
I can't believe I saw you guys live at Lincoln Hall in Chicago last night! I love you guys! 😘
@tsuyutanazaka9339
Heard you guys on Spotify earlier! You're gonna get big, I swear! Really loved this song. <3