Next Plane Out
Céline Dion Lyrics


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I listen to the sound of the rain fallin' down my window
Prayin' for a gentle wind
To bring my baby back again
Tryin' to be strong but I'm not getting any stronger
Loneliness is tearing apart this heart of mine
I lie awake 'cause I can't take another night lonely
It's been too long I can't hold on no more
Leavin' on the next plane out
'Cause I gotta see my baby
It's been too long since I held him in my arms
And I just won't sleep at night
Till he's sleeping here beside me
Here beside me again

Talking on the phone but that don't make it any better
Nothing's gonna ease this pain
Until I'm in his arms again
Runnin' down the stairs there's a taxi that's waiting for me
Loneliness I'm gonna leave you far behind
I'd walk for days through pouring rain
Anything to be with him
It's been too long, I can't be strong no more

Leavin' on the next plane out
'Cause I gotta see my baby
It's been too long since I held him in my arms
And I just won't sleep at night
Till he's sleeping here beside me
Here beside me again

I gotta be with my baby

Gotta be with him
Gotta be by his side, yeah
Gonna be with him
My heart's made up my mind

I'm leavin' on the next plane out
'Cause I gotta see my baby
It's been too long since I held him in my arms
And I just won't sleep at night
Till he's sleeping here beside me, yeah
Here beside me again, again, again, again, again

It's been too long since I held him in my arms
And I just won't sleep at night
Till he's sleeping here beside me
Here beside me again

I gotta be with my baby, gonna be with my baby
Gonna take the next plane or the next train
Gotta get there gotta see my baby
And nothing's gonna stop me from leavin' this time




Leavin' on the next plane out
Leavin' on the next plane out

Overall Meaning

In "Next Plane Out," Celine Dion sings about her urgent need to be reunited with her lover, who is away from her. The song begins with her listening to the sound of rain falling down her window and hoping for a gentle wind to bring her lover back to her. She reveals how loneliness is tearing apart her heart, and she desperately needs to be in her lover's arms again. The pain of being apart from him is too much for her, and she can no longer be strong.


As the song progresses, she expresses her frustration with talking on the phone as that does not help the situation. She describes how she rushes down the stairs to catch a taxi that is waiting for her because she needs to see her lover. She is determined to be with him and nothing will stop her from leaving this time. The chorus repeats the title phrase, "Leavin' on the next plane out," emphasizing her determination to be with her lover again.


The song's lyrics are universal, expressing the pain of being apart from someone you love and the urgency to be reunited. The song's melody and Celine Dion's powerful vocals add to the emotional resonance of the lyrics, making it easy for listeners to relate to and empathize with the songwriter's feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

I listen to the sound of the rain fallin' down my window
I am feeling lonely and melancholic, while hearing the raindrops on my window.


Prayin' for a gentle wind
I am praying for a favorable sign that could bring my love back to me.


To bring my baby back again
I want my love to come back and be with me once again.


Tryin' to be strong but I'm not getting any stronger
I am trying hard to keep my strength, but my loneliness and longing are only growing deeper.


Loneliness is tearing apart this heart of mine
The sadness and isolation I feel are causing great distress to my heart.


I lie awake 'cause I can't take another night lonely
I am unable to sleep at night because the thought of being alone is too painful.


It's been too long I can't hold on no more
The length of time since I have seen my love has become unbearable, and I cannot wait any longer.


Talking on the phone but that don't make it any better
Communicating by phone, while helpful, is not enough to alleviate my loneliness.


Nothing's gonna ease this pain
There is no external factor that can lessen the pain I am feeling.


Until I'm in his arms again
Only being reunited with my love will make me feel better.


Loneliness I'm gonna leave you far behind
I am determined to overcome this feeling of being alone and move past it.


I'd walk for days through pouring rain
I would go to great lengths, even through difficult circumstances, to be with my love.


Anything to be with him
I am willing to do whatever it takes to be reunited with my love.


Gotta be with him
It is imperative that I am with my love.


Gotta be by his side, yeah
I need to be physically close to my love.


Gonna be with him
I will absolutely be with my love, without a doubt.


My heart's made up my mind
My emotions have determined that I must see my love, and I have decided accordingly.


And nothing's gonna stop me from leavin' this time
No obstacle will keep me from being reunited with my love.


Gonna take the next plane or the next train
I am willing to use any mode of transportation necessary to reach my love.


Gotta get there gotta see my baby
It is an urgent need of mine to arrive and see my love as soon as possible.


Leavin' on the next plane out
I am departing very shortly in order to see my love.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Realsongs
Written by: DIANE EVE WARREN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Ceci VF

TRADUCCION AL ESPAÑOL💋
Escucho el sonido de la lluvia cayendo por mi ventana
Rezando por un viento suave
Para llevar a mi bebé de vuelta de nuevo
Tratando de ser fuerte, pero ahora no recibo ninguna más fuerte
soledad se desgarra este corazón mío
me quedé despierto ' coz i no puede tomar otra noche solitaria
que ha pasado mucho tiempo que no puedo aguantar no más

Partiendo en el próximo avión
'coz que ver a mi bebé
ha sido demasiado tiempo desde que lo tuve en mis brazos
Y si hubiera ganado 't dormir por la noche
hasta que esté durmiendo a mi lado
a mi lado otra vez
tengo que estar con mi bebé

que habla en el teléfono, pero que no por ello es mejor
Nada va a aliviar este dolor
hasta que esté en sus brazos otra vez
Corriendo por la escaleras hay un taxi que me está esperando
la soledad lo voy a dejar muy atrás
me caminar durante días a través de la lluvia que cae
cualquier cosa por estar con él
que ha pasado tanto tiempo, no puedo ser fuerte no más

Partiendo en el próximo avión fuera
'coz tengo que ver a mi bebé
ha sido demasiado tiempo desde que lo tuve en mis brazos
y yo no voy a dormir por la noche
hasta que esté durmiendo aquí b Me Eside
Aquí a mi lado otra vez

Tengo que estar con él
Tengo que estar a su lado
Tengo que estar con él
de mi corazón hecho a la idea

Partiendo en el próximo avión
'coz que ver a mi bebé
que ha pasado mucho tiempo desde que lo tuve en mis brazos
y yo no voy a dormir por la noche
hasta que esté durmiendo a mi lado
a mi lado otra vez
'coz que ver a mi bebé
que ha pasado mucho tiempo desde que lo tuve en mis brazos
y yo no voy a dormir por la noche
hasta que esté durmiendo aquí a mi lado
a mi lado otra vez

tengo que estar con mi bebé, va a estar con mi bebé
va a tomar el próximo avión o el tren siguiente
tengo que hay que ver a mi bebé
Y nada me va a detener de Leavin' esta vez
Partiendo en el próximo avión ,,,



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I listen to the sound of the rain fallin' down my window
Prayin' for a gentle wind
To bring my baby back again
Tryin' to be strong but I'm not getting any stronger
Loneliness is tearing apart this heart of mine
I lie awake 'cause I can't take another night lonely
It's been too long I can't hold on no more

Leavin' on the next plane out
'Cause I gotta see my baby
It's been too long since I held him in my arms
And I just won't sleep at night
Till he's sleeping here beside me
Here beside me again

Talking on the phone but that don't make it any better
Nothing's gonna ease this pain
Until I'm in his arms again
Runnin' down the stairs there's a taxi that's waiting for me
Loneliness I'm gonna leave you far behind
I'd walk for days through pouring rain
Anything to be with him
It's been too long, I can't be strong no more

Leavin' on the next plane out
'Cause I gotta see my baby
It's been too long since I held him in my arms
And I just won't sleep at night
Till he's sleeping here beside me
Here beside me again

I gotta be with my baby

Gotta be with him
Gotta be by his side, yeah
Gonna be with him
My heart's made up my mind

I'm leavin' on the next plane out
'Cause I gotta see my baby
It's been too long since I held him in my arms
And I just won't sleep at night
Till he's sleeping here beside me, yeah
Here beside me again, again, again, again, again

It's been too long since I held him in my arms
And I just won't sleep at night
Till he's sleeping here beside me
Here beside me again

I gotta be with my baby, gonna be with my baby
Gonna take the next plane or the next train
Gotta get there gotta see my baby
And nothing's gonna stop me from leavin' this time
Leavin' on the next plane out
Leavin' on the next plane out



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Kunle Ibitoye

20 years and this song still gives me goose bumps. I love Celine Dion.

Desmond Agbortabi

Kunle Ibitoye endless wonder

Precilla Palmer

😊😊

George Macnally

Me too

Ntsikelelo Grootboom

GROOTBOOM I LOVE THIS SONG

Hamish Palmer next

I know right 😄

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Joaquim Carvalho

This is the kind of song that even 20 Years later still touch your heart and bring tears to the eyes. Eternal love song...

Carolyn Nandi Malakaila

Joaquim Carvalho .Eish you can say that again

japo137

Her 90s ballads are one of a kind. So nostalgic, romantic and powerful.
Such songs aren't produced anymore.

Captain Curd

I agree.

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