"Airplanes" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100. Outside of the United States, the song topped the charts in New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in Australia, Canada and the Republic of Ireland. "Airplanes, Part II", the sequel to the song, features new verses from B.o.B, and a verse from fellow American rapper Eminem, while Williams's vocals remained identical to the original. This collaboration led to a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration with Vocals.
Background
"Airplanes" was composed by B.o.B, Jeremy "Kinetics" Dussolliet, Tim "One Love" Sommers, DJ Frank E, Alex "da Kid" Grant, and Christine Dominguez. B.o.B wrote his rap verses, while Kinetics & One Love and Christine Dominguez wrote the chorus sung by Paramore lead singer Hayley Williams, and DJ Frank E & Alex da Kid co-produced the music. The original version had verses written by Lupe Fiasco. Later, the song was given to B.o.B by his label.
Williams' part in the song was explained by herself and B.o.B in different interviews to MTV. Williams said Paramore was on tour when she was given the song and she "liked the part too much" and accepted to appear on it. B.o.B said he has "always been a Hayley fan" and he did not expect a collaboration between them too soon. The duo did not get in the studio together to record the song, they were not together to shoot the music video, and had never even met each other in person, according to Williams. The only time that B.o.B and Williams were able to meet was when they performed "Airplanes" live for the first time together during the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards. The second time the song was performed together live was during Vanderbilt University's Fall 2010 "Commodore Quake" concert in Nashville. During B.o.B.'s performance, Williams came out as a special guest to perform the song.
Music video
A music video was filmed with Williams. B.o.B shot his scenes for the video in April, but Williams was only able to shoot her parts after the end of Paramore's Spring tour, so they were never in the same room during filming. The music video, directed by Hiro Murai, premiered on iTunes on June 15, 2010. The video features several frames of B.o.B rapping his verses in a party setting, on stage, and a room filled with lights and occasional song lyrics while a barefoot Williams sings the hook in a light filled room and walking through photographs.
The video was nominated for Video of the Year at the 2010 MTV Video Music Awards and the BET Awards of 2011.
Chart performance
"Airplanes" sold 138,000 digital downloads in its first week and debuted at number five on the Billboard Hot Digital Songs chart. The sales made the song debut at number twelve on the Billboard Hot 100, making it B.o.B's highest debut on the chart and Williams' first entry as a solo act. The song continued to rise in the chart and peaked at number two on its sixth week, losing the top position to Usher's "OMG". "Airplanes" entered in numerous Billboard charts, including the Pop Songs and Rap Songs charts, where the song peaked at number two. "Airplanes" had sold over 4 million digital downloads by December 2010, according to Nielsen Soundscan, becoming a bigger success in the United States than his debut single, "Nothin' on You".
Elsewhere, "Airplanes" was well received. The song debuted at number 62 on the Canadian Hot 100 and reached its current peak position of number two on its ninth week on the chart. In the Australian chart the song debuted at number eighteen and peaked at number two within three weeks on the chart and has been in that position for six non-consecutive weeks. It was in New Zealand where the song got its first number one position. After three weeks of its debut (at number three), the song reached number one and stayed in that position for five consecutive weeks. "Airplanes" later received a Platinum certification in New Zealand, due to its successful chart performance.
In Europe, the song has been released in a number countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, Norway and Sweden. "Airplanes" first appearance in a European chart was in Norway and Ireland and the song peaked within the top ten of the charts in both countries. In the United Kingdom, the song debuted at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart and within five weeks, the song climbed to number three. In the same week, "Airplanes" was number one on the UK R&B Chart. The following week, "Airplanes" climbed to the summit of the chart from downloads alone of 75,892, becoming B.o.B's second chart-topping song in Britain following his debut single "Nothin' on You", which had reached the top of the chart almost two months earlier. The song is the twenty-first most downloaded single in British chart history. "Airplanes" has also peaked at number two in the European Hot 100 chart.
The song was No. 6 on Billboard's Year End Chart. As of January 2020, the official music video on YouTube has over 515 million views.
"Airplanes, Part II"
A sequel to the song, titled "Airplanes, Part II", has two new verses by B.o.B and Eminem and features vocals by Hayley Williams. The song also features a faster beat and chorus by Hayley Williams compared to the original song. The song was produced by Alex da Kid with additional production added by Eminem. Alex da Kid said that the beat for "Airplanes, Part II" was the original beat for the song. In the song, Eminem and B.o.B wonder what would happen if they had not pursued musical careers. B.o.B posted the song on his official Twitter account, claiming he wanted the song to leak from him since the other songs of his album were leaking. When asked how he got to collaborate with Eminem, B.o.B stated:
"Paul Rosenberg played him the Cloud 9 mixtape and it kind of gave him an idea of what my music [sounds like]. Eventually he started playing Eminem more of my stuff and was keeping him updated on my progress and eventually he wanted to get in the studio with me, so that was a gift."
B.o.B, Eminem, and Keyshia Cole (filling in for Hayley Williams) performed the song at the 2010 BET Awards on June 27, 2010 in a medley with Eminem's "Not Afraid". B.o.B performed the song with Eminem on his Home & Home Tour. "Airplanes, Part II" received a Grammy nomination for Best Pop Collaboration With Vocals, although it was not made into a single.
Airplanes
B.o.B Lyrics
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I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shootin' stars
I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
Yeah, I could use a dream or a genie or a wish
To go back to a place much simpler than this
'Cause after all the partyin' and smashin' and crashin'
And all the pandemonium and all the madness
There comes a time where you fade to the blackness
And when you're starin' at the phone in your lap
And you hopin' but them people never call you back
But that's just how the story unfolds
You get another hand soon after you fold
And when your plans unravel in the sand
What would you wish for, if you had one chance?
So airplane, airplane sorry I'm late
I'm on my way so don't close that gate
If I don't make that, then I'll switch my flight
And I'll be right back at it by the end of the night
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shootin' stars
I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shootin' stars
I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
Yeah, yeah, somebody take me back to the days
Before this was a job, before I got paid
Before it ever mattered what I had in my bank
Yeah, back when I was tryna get a tip at Subway
And back then I was rappin' for the hell of it
But nowadays we rappin' to stay relevant
I'm guessin' that if we can make some wishes out of airplanes
Then maybe, oh maybe, I'll go back to the days
Before the politics that we call the rap game
And back when ain't nobody listened to my mixtape
And back before when I tried to cover up my slang
But this is for Decatur, what's up Bobby Ray?
So can I get a wish to end the politics?
And get back to the music that started this shit
So here I stand and then again I say
I'm hoping we can make some wishes out of airplanes
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shootin' stars
I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shootin' stars
I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
I could really use a wish right now
I, I, I could really use a wish right now
Like, like, like shootin' stars
I, I, I could, I could really use a wish right now
A wish, a wish right now
The song "Airplanes" by B.o.B is a lyrical composition about the longing to return to simpler times, before the rigors of fame and the music industry took over. The line "Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars" serves as a metaphor for wishing for something unattainable. The singer of the song is looking for a way out of the stresses of their career and the burdens of adult life.
The song's first verse chronicles the excesses of life in the spotlight, illustrating the lavish parties and material possessions that come with being successful. However, the lyric "there comes a time where you fade to the blackness" marks a turning point in the song, as the singer realizes that there is a cost to chasing fame. In the second verse, the rapper reminisces about the days before he was famous, where he used to work at a Subway and rap as a hobby. The ultimate wish is to return to a time before the politics and the cutthroat nature of the music business took center stage.
Overall, the song expresses the desire to go back to a time of simplicity, peace, and less stressful livelihoods.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shootin' stars
B.o.B. wishes that he can see airplanes and pretend that they are shooting stars in the night sky.
I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
B.o.B. is wishing for something that will help him in his current situation.
Yeah, I could use a dream or a genie or a wish
B.o.B. is willing to accept any form of help or wish fulfillment to make his life better.
To go back to a place much simpler than this
B.o.B. yearns to go back to a time where life was less complicated.
'Cause after all the partyin' and smashin' and crashin'
B.o.B. feels like he has been through a lot of wild moments that have led him to his current state of mind.
And all the glitz and glam and the fashion
B.o.B. has been caught up in the superficial aspects of the entertainment industry.
And all the pandemonium and all the madness
B.o.B. has experienced a lot of crazy and chaotic moments throughout his career.
There comes a time where you fade to the blackness
B.o.B. feels like there are times when he is overshadowed or forgotten in the music industry.
And when you're starin' at the phone in your lap
B.o.B. finds himself waiting for important phone calls or messages that never seem to come.
And you hopin' but them people never call you back
B.o.B. is disappointed when people he expects to hear from do not contact him.
But that's just how the story unfolds
B.o.B. has learned to accept the disappointment that often accompanies his career.
You get another hand soon after you fold
B.o.B. believes that even if one opportunity does not work out, he will get another chance soon afterward.
And when your plans unravel in the sand
B.o.B. knows that plans can easily fall apart and fail without warning.
What would you wish for, if you had one chance?
B.o.B. questions what people would wish for if they had the chance to have a wish granted.
So airplane, airplane sorry I'm late
B.o.B. is apologizing for being late to catch his flight.
I'm on my way so don't close that gate
B.o.B. is hurrying to catch his flight before it departs.
If I don't make that, then I'll switch my flight
B.o.B. is prepared to change his travel plans if he misses his original flight.
And I'll be right back at it by the end of the night
B.o.B. will quickly make other arrangements to reach his destination, and he will not let it disrupt his plans.
Yeah, yeah, somebody take me back to the days
B.o.B. wishes to go back to a time in his life when things were much simpler and easier.
Before this was a job, before I got paid
B.o.B. recalls a time when he was not a professional musician and did not have the pressure of making a living from his music.
Before it ever mattered what I had in my bank
B.o.B. remembers a time when he did not worry about money and was not focused on his bank balance.
Yeah, back when I was tryna get a tip at Subway
B.o.B. remembers when he used to work at Subway and was focused on earning a little extra money from tips.
And back then I was rappin' for the hell of it
B.o.B. used to make music just for the sake of making music and not for any other reason.
But nowadays we rappin' to stay relevant
B.o.B. recognizes that in the current music industry, making music is often about staying relevant instead of just making music for the joy of it.
I'm guessin' that if we can make some wishes out of airplanes
B.o.B. hopes that wishing on airplanes can bring him and others some help or guidance in their lives.
Then maybe, oh maybe, I'll go back to the days
B.o.B. thinks that if he can make a wish that comes true, he might be able to go back to a time in his life when things were much simpler and easier.
Before the politics that we call the rap game
B.o.B. wishes to go back to a time before the music industry became about politics and power moves.
And back when ain't nobody listened to my mixtape
B.o.B. recalls a time when he was just starting out and no one was paying attention to his music.
And back before when I tried to cover up my slang
B.o.B. remembers a time when he tried to change the way he spoke and used slang to fit in with other people.
But this is for Decatur, what's up Bobby Ray?
B.o.B. is showing love for his hometown and his real name, Bobby Ray.
So can I get a wish to end the politics?
B.o.B. is hoping to make a wish that will put an end to the politics in the music industry.
And get back to the music that started this shit
B.o.B. wants to focus on making music that is true to him rather than the music industry's expectations and demands.
So here I stand and then again I say
B.o.B. is standing firm in his beliefs and is repeating his request for help through wishing.
I'm hoping we can make some wishes out of airplanes
B.o.B. is hoping that his listeners can make their own wishes and find some guidance or help through wishing.
I could really use a wish right now
B.o.B. is emphasizing his need for a wish to come true and help him in his current situation.
I, I, I could really use a wish right now
B.o.B. is repeating his need for a wish, emphasizing his desperation.
Like, like, like shootin' stars
B.o.B. is comparing his wishes to shooting stars, something considered magical and rare.
I, I, I could, I could really use a wish right now
B.o.B. is still emphasizing his need for a wish to come true.
A wish, a wish right now
B.o.B. is reiterating that what he really needs is a wish, and he needs it urgently.
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Justin Franks, Jeremy Dussolliet, Timothy Sommers, Christine Dominguez, Bobby Ray Simmons, Alexander Junior Grant
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Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shootin' stars
I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shootin' stars
I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
Yeah, I could use a dream or a genie or a wish
To go back to a place much simpler than this
'Cause after all the partyin' and smashin' and crashin'
And all the glitz and glam and the fashion
And all the pandemonium and all the madness
There comes a time where you fade to the blackness
And when you're starin' at the phone in your lap
And you hopin' but them people never call you back
But that's just how the story unfolds
You get another hand soon after you fold
And when your plans unravel in the sand
What would you wish for, if you had one chance?
So airplane, airplane sorry I'm late
I'm on my way so don't close that gate
If I don't make that, then I'll switch my flight
And I'll be right back at it by the end of the night
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shootin' stars
I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shootin' stars
I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
Yeah, yeah, somebody take me back to the days
Before this was a job, before I got paid
Before it ever mattered what I had in my bank
Yeah, back when I was tryna get a tip at Subway
And back then I was rappin' for the hell of it
But nowadays we rappin' to stay relevant
I'm guessin' that if we can make some wishes out of airplanes
Then maybe, oh maybe, I'll go back to the days
Before the politics that we call the rap game
And back when ain't nobody listened to my mixtape
And back before when I tried to cover up my slang
But this is for Decatur, what's up Bobby Ray?
So can I get a wish to end the politics?
And get back to the music that started this shit
So here I stand and then again I say
I'm hoping we can make some wishes out of airplanes
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shootin' stars
I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shootin' stars
I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
I could really use a wish right now
I, I, I could really use a wish right now
Like, like, like shootin' stars
I, I, I could, I could really use a wish right now
A wish, a wish right now
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The dumbest wish as kid was to be a grown up
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