life on an airplane
Breathe Electric Lyrics
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I already know the outcome
Of you and me and everything between
Spin me around in this big rig town
All this pressure is way too much
Close your eyes and examine the insides
Ohhh
Where we could go so high
And we could seever times with everybody else
And when you looked down
You could just see clouds
You said "Hold my hand
We're gonna be just fine"
All these clouds spinning round and round
They make me feel so safe and secure
With tiny belts made of cloth and crush
They keep us safe til they end our lives
So hold my hand as we go through time
Maybe we could stay here because
I wish I lived on an airplane
Where we could go so high
And we could sever times with everybody else
And when you looked down
You could just see clouds
You said "Hold my hand
We're gonna be just fine"
I'd take back all my mistakes
If you'd fly up here with me
I cannot think without your hand wrapped in mine
Let's go high, higher, higher
I wish I lived on an airplane
Where we could go so high
And we could sever times with everybody else
And when you looked down
You could just see clouds
You said "Hold my hand
We're gonna be just fine"
The song "Life on an Airplane" by Breathe Electric has a dreamy quality to it, as if the lyrics are describing a utopia that the singer and their love interest could live in. The opening lines suggest that the singer has already figured out what's going to happen between them and their partner, but there's a restlessness to it that suggests they want more. They then describe a scenario where they're spinning around in a "big rig town," which could be interpreted as the hustle and bustle of life on the ground. The singer says that all of the "pressure is way too much," and that they want to examine the "insides" of life.
This leads into the chorus, where the singer expresses a desire to live on an airplane. They describe the freedom that comes with being so high up in the sky, where they can "sever times with everybody else" and just see clouds. The love interest is also reassured that they'll be fine as long as they hold the singer's hand. The bridge of the song talks about the mistakes that the singer has made, and how they'd take them all back if their love interest would just fly up into the clouds with them. The song ends on a high note as the singer expresses their desire to go even higher.
Overall, "Life on an Airplane" is a song about escapism, and the desire to leave behind the pressures and stresses of everyday life. The metaphor of living on an airplane is an interesting one, as it suggests a certain level of freedom and detachment from the world below.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I think it's interesting that
The singer often finds it intriguing that they already know the future of their relationship with their partner and everything in between.
I already know the outcome
The singer is confident that they know what will happen in their future with their partner.
Of you and me and everything between
The singer is sure of their future with their partner, and everything that entails.
Spin me around in this big rig town
The artist feels like they are going in circles in their current environment.
All this pressure is way too much
The pressure of their current situation is overwhelming the artist.
Close your eyes and examine the insides
The singer is encouraging their partner to look inside themselves, perhaps to find strength or clarity.
Ohhh
This is an interjection, indicating an emotional response or realization.
I wish I lived on an airplane
The artist wishes they could live in a place where they feel safe and secure at all times, like an airplane.
Where we could go so high
The artist seeks to escape their current environment and rise above it all.
And we could sever times with everybody else
On an airplane, the artist feels like they could separate themselves from the outside world and live in a sort of isolation with their partner.
And when you looked down
From an airplane, the singer would feel removed from the physical world around them.
You could just see clouds
Clouds would be the only thing visible from the airplane, further emphasizing the isolation the artist desires.
You said "Hold my hand
The singer's partner offers support and reassurance during a time of anxiety and uncertainty.
We're gonna be just fine"
The partner is reassuring the singer that they will get through their current struggles together.
All these clouds spinning round and round
The singer is comfortable and entranced by the repetitive and predictable nature of the clouds.
They make me feel so safe and secure
The clouds serve as a metaphor for the security the artist seeks.
With tiny belts made of cloth and crush
The artist references the airplane seat belts, which may seem flimsy but provide a great sense of security.
They keep us safe til they end our lives
The singer recognizes that the security provided by the seat belts will only last so long, until death eventually comes for everyone.
So hold my hand as we go through time
The singer is urging their partner to continue to offer support as they navigate the challenges of life.
Maybe we could stay here because
The artist ponders the idea of staying in the airplane as a way to escape the worries of the outside world.
I'd take back all my mistakes
The artist wishes they could undo their past mistakes and start over.
If you'd fly up here with me
The artist's partner would need to come with them to make their escape from reality complete.
I cannot think without your hand wrapped in mine
The singer relies heavily on their partner for emotional support and stability.
Let's go high, higher, higher
The artist is eager to escape their stresses and soar to new heights with their partner.
Contributed by Emily A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.