I Don't Wanna Die in an Air Disaster
Albert Hammond Lyrics

The engines spit out fire, I'm pushed back in my chair
The intense power of the plane taking off is both frightening and exhilarating

The pressure gives me thrills as we climb in the air
The feeling of ascending higher and higher in the sky is a thrilling experience

And I love to watch the clouds and the mountains and the sky
The awe-inspiring beauty of nature from above is breathtaking

Swish around a cocktail the stewardess brings by
Enjoying the luxurious convenience of being served a drink in-flight is a small pleasure

Lord, this is the life for me
The excitement and glamour of traveling by air is an enviable way of life

But I don't wanna die in an air disaster
Despite the joys of flying, the fear of a catastrophic accident looms large

I don't wanna die on a plane
The ultimate fear of dying while flying is too great to ignore

Well, I fishtail through the lane and I make my tires squeal
The thrill of reckless driving is exhilarating and addictive

Power at my feet and the glory at the wheel
Controlling a powerful vehicle is a display of strength and skill

And I wind the windows down
Feeling the wind in your face while driving is a simple pleasure

Let the wind blow through my hair
Savoring the feeling of freedom and the open road is a joyous experience

God knows where I'm going but me, I don't care
The thrill of adventure and living in the moment is more important than planning and preparation

But I don't wanna die in a freeway pile-up
Despite the excitement of reckless driving, the fear of a fatal accident is too great to ignore

I don't wanna die on the road
The fear of dying while driving is a powerful and pervasive fear

Well, I'm young and I'm pretty and I wanna stay that way
The desire to maintain youth and beauty is a universal concern

Wanna be desirable 'till my dying day
The fear of losing desirability and attractiveness is a powerful motivator

I don't wanna be bedridden, an old and bitter sage
The fear of growing old and losing vitality and independence is a common fear

Have the nurses saying I'm young for my age
The desire to maintain a sense of youthfulness and vitality even in old age is a powerful desire

"He's young for his age"
The desire to be seen as youthful and vibrant even in old age is a common desire

Oh lord, don't let me go that way
The fear of growing old and losing vitality is a universal concern

No, don't make me go like a fading chorus
The fear of dying a slow and inconsequential death is a powerful fear

Don't make me fade like a song
The fear of losing relevance and importance is a powerful motivator

Lord, have mercy on your son
The singer is seeking divine intervention to protect him from harm and danger

Lord, oh lord, oh lord, have mercy on me 'cause I don't wanna die in an air disaster
The ultimate fear of dying while traveling on an airplane is a powerful and pervasive fear

And I don't wanna die in a freeway pile-up
The fear of dying while driving on the highway is a common and powerful fear

And I don't wanna go like a fading chorus
The fear of dying without leaving a lasting impact or legacy is a powerful motivator

And I don't wanna die for no good reason
The desire to have a purposeful and meaningful existence is a powerful desire

And I just wanna go on and on
The desire to live a long and fulfilling life is a universal desire