The Flight
Blue October Lyrics

No joke, took a breath and then awoke
Narrator has woken up from a dream and is now standing in an airport.

I was standing in an airport looking like a joke
Narrator is not dressed appropriately to be at an airport.

Saying, "Sir, can you help me? Ma'am could you please?"
Narrator is asking for help from airport personnel.

So they led me to the pay phone Flaggin' down the police
Narrator is seeking assistance from police officers.

"Mr. Officer, I know who I am, but the rest of me My memory, I just don't understand I do know that I'm unsafe, man with a plan Of gettin' on a plane, fly away to kill a man"
Narrator is suffering from memory loss and wants to fly away to harm someone.

Like a freight train, threat to myself I gotta history of blackouts, bad mental health so
Narrator has a history of mental illness that makes them a danger to themselves and others.

Both cops, each arm, alarm No harm, disarm, pat down, do the body check
Police officers physically restrain the singer to prevent harm to themselves or others.

Next thing I was walking on the airfield Back seat, I was headed to the hospital
Narrator is being taken to the hospital for evaluation and treatment.

I'm sorry for the drama that I bring Through the screen he said, "Son you did the right thing"
The artist apologizes for the disruption and learns that seeking help was the correct action to take.

Please help me understand Why you can't talk man to man But you can stand with your dick in your hand You're acting like a pussy, man
Narrator is frustrated with someone who is avoiding confrontation and acting cowardly.

I was faithful to the wifey, now we separated Used to try to win her back, I underestimated Like a stone sinks down into the complicated fact That you gave that ass up and never fucking dated
Narrator is reflecting on his failed marriage and regrets not trying harder to save it.

See you're better than that You're a diamond, he's a rough, real tough man Call a brother back Just a pussy with a dick Stand up and be a fucking man Hiding from the husband Scared to make a peep and Livin' up in Lincoln Now I'm in the deep end Think I'm gonna break in Smash your fucking face in Cut you up with lemon juice And watch you try to fuck then
Narrator is angry at someone who is being unfaithful and encourages them to stand up and take responsibility for their actions.

I wish that I were man enough To turn my back and leave To forget all the tricks you pull And hide them in my sleeve
Narrator wishes he had the strength to walk away from an unhealthy situation and forget the lies being told.

I know what's best for table play I know what's best for me I know this life is way too short, to let you kill a dream
Narrator realizes that it's important to prioritize his own happiness and not let others bring him down.

I know you're capable to only love me when I'm there I know it's hell to keep the peace Inside your heart and head But I'm always gone and what you're left with is my song You're sick of listening to anything, turn me off instead
Narrator acknowledges that his absence is causing someone to act out and is feeling frustrated by it.

You used to call me cool, believed in what I'd say Never seen me as a failure or a motherfucking fake But over time we changed into this little ball of hate We shared a bedroom, but the bedroom had a bed we never made so
Narrator is reflecting on a past relationship that has soured over time and is now unhealthy.

I'm done with holding this in, I'm done with being a friend I'd like it all to just end like brand new ink on a pen
Narrator is tired of being nice and wants to end the charade in a clean and definitive way.

No one can stop me, try to stop me Just try to stop me
Narrator is committed to taking control of his life and no one can get in his way.