It’s no secret that the landscape of Birds of Tokyo’s home of Western Australia; a desert-like state so vast and unforgiving that to provide it with a soundtrack requires a higher level of grandeur and majesty one would ever dare associate with the ‘pop’ music tag.
But, down to its bones, pop music is what Birds of Tokyo write… they just layer those bones in muscle, and give the beast a heart.
Beautifully expressive in its texture, yet thick and rich in its deceptive simplicity; Birds Of Tokyo’s music is universal and incredibly humanistic. In what could be described as the blink of an eye, the band have struck a nerve in their homeland, giving way to an unprecedented rise to popularity, but it is in their blossoming international recognition can be seen the band’s true strength and ability to connect with people.
Plans
Birds of Tokyo Lyrics
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Hopeless dreamers, hopeless types
Shedding skin you show your beauty scars
Don't forget me or who you are
You know this don't feel right
Who knows what we feel?
What they tell me is what I want
I'll keep you guessing keep you wanting more
'Cause where we're going no one knows
You know this don't feel right
Who knows this could feel right
I just met you, I swear I read your thoughts
So don't forget me or what you want
Light up the stage, make your move, give me something
So I can dance in your light and to your rhythm
Soon it unfolds who we are in this masquerade of stars
Tear off the mask, the face you hide is what I'm missing
We made plans to kiss the sun at night
Hopeless dreamers, hopeless types
One was turning, one was standing still
I won't forget what was promised here
You know this don't feel right
Who knows what we feel?
The lyrics of "Plans" by Birds of Tokyo are a portrayal of an ephemeral and fleeting romantic encounter between two people. The reference to "kissing the sun at night" is a metaphor for a seemingly impossible act, akin to a romantic escapade that is never meant to last. The phrase "hopeless dreamers, hopeless types" highlights the idea that both of them are stricken with an excessive inclination towards romanticism and fantasizing about love, but with a lack of realism or maturity. The same idea is conveyed through the line "where we're going no one knows," implying the uncertainty and unpredictability of their shared journey.
The song also features a sense of restlessness and hesitance. One of them is not quite sure whether their shared feelings "feel right" or not. However, there is still a sense of desire and passion between them, highlighted through the lyrics that state "I swear I read your thoughts, so don't forget me or what you want." Ultimately, the song ends on a note of a promise and commitment, with the line "I won't forget what was promised here," indicating the importance of their encounter for both of them.
Line by Line Meaning
We made plans to kiss the sun at night
We dreamed of doing the impossible and achieved something great that seemed impossible.
Hopeless dreamers, hopeless types
We believed in something that many considered impossible or hopeless, giving people the hopes to achieve more.
Shedding skin you show your beauty scars
When we open up to people, we show our scars which resulted from the pain we've been through. We take off our masks, and we become vulnerable which leads to beauty.
Don't forget me or who you are
No matter what happens, don't forget who you are, and don't forget the people who helped you achieve your dreams.
You know this don't feel right
We're not sure if what we're doing is the right thing.
Who knows what we feel?
It's hard to determine what we're feeling, and maybe we're not even sure of what we feel.
I just met you I can read your thoughts
I feel a connection between us, and I'm getting to know you better, even if we just met.
What they tell me is what I want
Through your thoughts, I found what I want, and it's something worth holding on to.
I'll keep you guessing keep you wanting more
I'll make sure you're always interested, and you want to know more about me and what I offer.
'Cause where we're going no one knows
The future is always uncertain, and we're not sure what's waiting for us. We're hoping for the best and take things one step at a time.
Light up the stage, make your move, give me something
Impress me, show me the best of who you are, give me something to remember you by.
So I can dance in your light and to your rhythm
I want to be a part of your life and be in sync with you as we dance through everything together.
Soon it unfolds who we are in this masquerade of stars
We're just like everyone around us, but slowly, we'll find our identity and shine like stars.
Tear off the mask, the face you hide is what I'm missing
I want to know the real you, not the mask you wear in front of other people. The real you is what I'm missing.
One was turning, one was standing still
We're both in different phases of our lives, but together, we can move forward and achieve greater things.
I won't forget what was promised here
I'll remember everything we went through and what we promised each other, even if it doesn't work out in the end.
Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: ADAM JOHN SPARK, ADAM PETER WESTON, ANTHONY JOHN JACKSON, IAN LEWIS KENNY
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@kaylawinship1676
This song never gets old.
@wesleyhunt7599
Still the song of the decade for me. Almost ten years later, this still encapsulates all the emotions and desires of this time well. Birds of Tokyo are also one of the best true rock bands of the decade. The Aussie music scene killed it during the 2010's!
@mudzy9820
amen
@marymilo9916
Right on brother
@GregoryCunningham
Good song, but you definitely need to expand your horizons.
@shari-leesherrin6781
@Greg Cunningham who are you to tell someone how to feel or relate to music? Do you and let others do for themselves without judgement.
@GregoryCunningham
@Shars Nothing wrong with expanding your knowledge. You might try it.
@midnightstar93
How is this song not more popular? Its pure gold!
@13jeffandtrish
I agree and why isn't Amy Shark more popular here in North America
@skoonz
I heard this song for the first time whilst driving home after a terrible day at work, and I was lost for breath.. All I could think of was how beautiful the song was, how unimportant my crappy day was, and how this song will be touching the broken hearts of people with bigger worries than my own.. Brilliant!