To an Air Hostess
Clifford T. Ward Lyrics


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The engines roared
The aeroplane soared
And I waited with baited breath for the worst
But everything connected
There was nothing unexpected
Until she appeared looking calm and collected.

I fell in love with an air-hostess
Together we flew the skies with 'Air France'
I wanted to give her a copy of my record
But I did not have the self-confidence.

I fell from such a great height
And wonder if I will ever land.

INSTRUMENTAL

I fell in love with an air-hostess
Together we flew the skies with 'Air France'
I wanted to give her a copy of my record
But I did not have the self-confidence.

I fell from such a great height
And wonder if I will ever land.

(He fell in love with an air-hostess
Together they flew the skies with 'Air France'
He wanted to give her a copy of his record
But he did not have the self-confidence).

(He fell in love with an air-hostess
Together they flew the skies with 'Air France'




He wanted to give her a copy of his record
But he did not have the self-confidence).

Overall Meaning

The song "To an Air Hostess" by Clifford T. Ward reflects on a turbulent plane journey that initially filled the singer with apprehension. However, his anxiety dissipated when he was attended to by an air hostess who exuded calmness and composure. From this point on, he fell deeply in love with her and the two of them shared many adventures in the skies. Despite his strong feelings, he was unable to build up the courage to give her a copy of his record due to his lack of self-confidence. The song ends with the singer wondering whether he will ever land from the great height of his love for the air hostess.


The lyrics are a captivating representation of love at first sight, as well as the potent mixture of infatuation and self-doubt. They bring to life an aura of adventure and thrill that one may feel while flying. The song suggests that the air-hostess represents the poetry of the sky, embodying a sense of freedom, glamour, and excitement. The singer's insecurity contrasts with the confidence and professionalism of the air hostess, and this highlights the vulnerability of those who have fallen hard for someone.


Line by Line Meaning

The engines roared
The loud and ominous noise of the airplane engines filled the air.


The aeroplane soared
The airplane lifted off the ground and rose higher and higher into the sky.


And I waited with baited breath for the worst
He was extremely anxious and fearful, expecting something terrible to happen during the flight.


But everything connected
The airplane operated properly and all systems worked perfectly.


There was nothing unexpected
There were no surprises or malfunctions during the flight.


Until she appeared looking calm and collected.
The air-hostess appeared and she seemed calm and in control of the situation.


I fell in love with an air-hostess
He developed romantic feelings for the air-hostess during their time together on the flight.


Together we flew the skies with 'Air France'
They flew together on an Air France flight, traversing the skies.


I wanted to give her a copy of my record
He desired to gift her with his musical album.


But I did not have the self-confidence
He struggled with self-doubt and lacked the courage to give her his album.


I fell from such a great height
He experienced a profound emotional fall in the realm of love.


And wonder if I will ever land.
He was uncertain and fearful of how his romantic pursuit would end.


(He fell in love with an air-hostess
He continued to express his affection for the air-hostess.


Together they flew the skies with 'Air France'
They continued to fly together on Air France flights.


He wanted to give her a copy of his record
He still had the desire to present her with his album.


But he did not have the self-confidence).
However, he remained too timid and unsure of himself to follow through with his plan.




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