Airplanes
Belle Amie Lyrics

Can we pretend that Airplanes
The singer asks if they can use their imagination to make airplanes resemble shooting stars in the sky.

In the midnight sky
The singer describes the time of day and location they are referring to when mentioning airplanes and shooting stars.

Are like shooting stars
The singer repeats the comparison between airplanes and shooting stars, highlighting the ephemeral nature of both phenomena.

I could really use a wish right now (wish right now) (wish right now)
The singer expresses a desire for a positive outcome or change in their life.

Yeah
A casual interjection indicating agreement or affirmation.

I could use a dream or a genie or a wish
The singer lists possible ways to achieve their desired outcome, such as fantasy, magic or hope.

To go back to a place much simpler than this
The singer longs for a time in their life that was less complicated and stressful than their current situation.

Cause after all the partyin' and smashin' and crashin'
The singer reflects on the negative experiences they have had alongside the glamour and excitement of their career.

And all the glitz and the glam and the fashion
The singer refers to the superficial and materialistic aspects of the entertainment industry.

And all the pandemonium and all the madness
The singer speaks of the chaos and disorder that often accompany their lifestyle.

There comes a time where you fade to the blackness
The singer alludes to the end of their career and the uncertainty that lies ahead, using poetic language to describe it.

And when you're staring at that phone in your lap
The singer describes a common feeling of loneliness and neglect, specifically through the act of waiting for someone to call or text them back.

And you hoping but them people never call you back
The singer expresses disappointment and frustration at the lack of response they receive from others, despite their longing for connection.

But that's just how the story unfolds
The singer resigns themselves to the fact that life can be unpredictable and difficult at times, accepting their circumstances.

You get another hand soon after you fold
The singer uses a metaphor from card games to suggest that failure or loss is not the end, but rather an opportunity to try again.

And when your plans unravel
The singer describes the disappointment they experience when things don't go according to plan.

And they sayin' what would you wish for
The singer imagines a scenario where they are asked what they would wish for, prompting them to reflect on their desires and priorities.

If you had one chance
The singer acknowledges the rare opportunity they have to make a wish or achieve a goal.

So airplane airplane sorry I'm late
The singer addresses an airplane directly, using it as a metaphor for their own journey or ambitions.

I'm on my way so don't close that gate
The singer urges the listener, or perhaps themselves, not to give up or abandon their goals just as they are within reach.

If I don't make that then I'll switch my flight
The singer remains determined to achieve their goal, even if their first attempt fails and they need to try again in a different way.

And I'll be right back at it by the end of the night
The singer promises to keep going until they achieve their desired outcome, using imagery of time passing to suggest that their struggle is ongoing.

Somebody take me back to the days
The singer expresses a desire to return to an earlier time in their life.

Before this was a job, before I got paid
The singer remembers a time before they became successful or famous for their talent.

Before it ever mattered what I had in my bank
The singer reflects on the way money and material possessions have changed the way they live and the way people perceive them.

Yeah back when I was tryin' to get a tip at subway
The singer describes a humble job from their past, highlighting the contrast between their early struggles and their current success.

And back when I was rappin' for the hell of it
The singer reminisces about a time when they pursued their passion purely for the love of it, rather than as a career or obligation.

But now a days we rappin' to stay relevant
The singer lament the way their art has become secondary to the pressure to stay relevant and make money in the music industry.

I'm guessin that if we can make some wishes outta airplanes
The singer uses a metaphor of wishing on airplanes to express their hope that things can change and they can return to a simpler, happier life.

Then maybe yo maybe I'll go back to the days
The singer acknowledges the possibility that their wish may come true and they can return to a better time in their life.

Before the politics that we call the rap game
The singer criticizes the game of competition and power that characterizes the music industry, specifically the genre of rap.

And back when ain't nobody listened to my mix tape
The singer remembers a time when their music was not yet recognized or appreciated by a large audience, before they had fame or acclaim.

And back before I tried to cover up my slang
The singer mentions a time when they altered or hid parts of their identity, implying they were not comfortable with their true self or background.

But this is for the decatur, what's up Bobby Ray
The singer acknowledges their roots and their hometown, and gives a shoutout to another artist from the same place.

So can I get a wish to end the politics
The singer repeats their desire for a change in the music industry, where the focus is on art and music rather than power and influence.

And get back to the music that started this shit
The singer emphasizes their dedication to their art and their desire to return to a time when they made music for its own sake, rather than for profit or fame.

So here I stand and then again I say
The singer reaffirms their position and their request, in a spirit of determination and urgency.

I'm hopin' we can make some wishes outta airplanes?
The singer repeats the metaphor that runs throughout the song, reflecting on the power of imagination and the hope that things can change.