Airplanes
DeStorm ft Boyce Avenue Lyrics
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In the night sky
Are like shooting stars
I could really use a wish right now (wish right now, wish right now)
Can we pretend that airplanes
In the night sky
Are like shooting stars
I could really use a wish right now (wish right now, wish right now)
I could use a wish or a genie or a tinkerbell
To find my never ever land to save me from this hell
Can't go back to the that one room shack
Where the floor met the mattress, or the door with the latches
Before all the actors, the models and stuffs,
Before all the clubs, the bottles, the cups,
We swore we would practice, and ignore all the sadness
Hold onto our wish, even when if they think it is madness
Whatcha gonna do when your wish shows up
So many saw their chance & they just froze up
So Airlane airplane, don't leave that runway
I got my ticket, and I swear it's a one way.
Can we pretend that airplanes
In the night sky
Are like shooting stars (shooting stars)
I could really use a wish right now (wish right now, wish right now)
Can we pretend that airplanes
In the night sky
Are like shooting stars (shooting stars)
I could really use a wish right now (wish right now, wish right now)
Can somebody take me back in time
When it was nothing but survival on the mind
Working odd jobs, just to hustle for a dime
Didn't work considering living a life of crime
Back when I was working Pom Pie's Chicken, but my rhymes still kicking
Saving up the cash, so that I can take a trip in
Going to a.(Still unclear).bus, four hours still wasn't trippin'
Back when I pushed that demo & they simply wouldn't listen
But that all ceased, I reserved my seat
I angle with the turbulence, I'm back in one piece
You see that airplane that's parked on the runway
Before it takes off, make sure you get your one day
Can we pretend that airplanes
In the night sky
Are like shooting stars (shooting stars)
I could really use a wish right now (wish right now, wish right now)
Can we pretend that airplanes
In the night sky
Are like shooting stars (shooting stars)
I could really use a wish right now (wish right now, wish right now)
I could really use a wish right now (Oh)
I I
I could really use a wish right now
Like like
Like shooting stars (Ooh)
I I
I could really use a wish right now
A wish right now
A wish right now
The song "Airplanes" is about the power of wishing and dreaming when faced with difficult times. The lyric "Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shooting stars" represents a desire to find hope and make wishes just like we do when we see shooting stars. The lyrics talk about wanting a wish to come true, whether it's through a genie, a fairy, or simply through perseverance and hard work.
The line "Working odd jobs, just to hustle for a dime, Didn't work considering living a life of crime" suggests that the singer has faced hardship and financial struggles in their life, but they have worked hard to overcome them. The song also speaks to the universality of dreaming of a better life, regardless of one's background or circumstances.
Overall, the song's message is that no matter what we face in life, we can still hold onto our hopes and dreams and strive to make them come true.
Line by Line Meaning
Can we pretend that airplanes
Can we imagine or think of airplanes in a certain way
In the night sky
That are flying in the sky during the night
Are like shooting stars
As if they are stars that appear for a brief moment shooting across the sky
I could really use a wish right now (wish right now, wish right now)
I have a strong desire or need for something right now
I could use a wish or a genie or a tinkerbell
I need supernatural or magical assistance to help me
To find my never ever land to save me from this hell
To find a perfect, idyllic place to escape from this terrible situation in my life
Can't go back to the that one room shack
I cannot return to the small, rundown place where I used to live
Where the floor met the mattress, or the door with the latches
A place with a basic and insecure living environment
Before all the actors, the models and stuffs,
Before all the fame, luxury, and material possessions
Before all the clubs, the bottles, the cups,
Before I became involved in the party and drinking culture
We swore we would practice, and ignore all the sadness
We promised to keep working hard towards our dreams and avoid getting bogged down by negative emotions
Hold onto our wish, even when if they think it is madness
We should persist in holding onto our aspirations, even if other people think they are unrealistic or crazy
Whatcha gonna do when your wish shows up
What will you do when your dream finally comes true
So many saw their chance & they just froze up
Many people miss their opportunities and fail to act when they see a chance to progress
So Airlane airplane, don't leave that runway
The airplane we are waiting for should not leave yet
I got my ticket, and I swear it's a one way.
I already have my plane ticket and I am going on a one-way trip
Can somebody take me back in time
Can someone help me go back to the past
When it was nothing but survival on the mind
When all that mattered was staying alive
Working odd jobs, just to hustle for a dime
Doing various jobs just to earn some money
Didn't work considering living a life of crime
I did not consider resorting to crime for a living
Back when I was working Pom Pie's Chicken, but my rhymes still kicking
When I worked at Pom Pie's Chicken, but I still kept writing and performing music
Saving up the cash, so that I can take a trip in
I saved up enough money to travel somewhere
Going to a.(Still unclear).bus, four hours still wasn't trippin'
I went to somewhere by bus, and the four-hour trip did not bother me
Back when I pushed that demo & they simply wouldn't listen
When I tried to promote my music, but people would not pay attention
But that all ceased, I reserved my seat
But I did not give up, and I eventually secured a spot for myself
I angle with the turbulence, I'm back in one piece
I went through a rough patch, but I survived and remained intact
You see that airplane that's parked on the runway
You notice the plane that is waiting on the runway
Before it takes off, make sure you get your one day
Before the plane flies away, make sure you get a chance to achieve your dream
I could really use a wish right now (Oh)
I have an urgent need for some kind of help or magical intervention
I I
Repetition of the phrase 'I could really use a wish right now'
Like like
Comparison of airplanes and shooting stars
Like shooting stars (Ooh)
Just like shooting stars that disappear quickly
A wish right now
I still need some kind of special help or miracle to get through this situation
Contributed by Eli H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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arien acuesta
awesome! can't wait to see you again in Philippines :)
Muhammad Khusairi
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TANIA SANTOS
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Nia Virzan
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Boyce Avenue
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Stephen Harris
They found a rapper who can actually harmonize. Someone get this man a Grammy.
Boyce Avenue
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Grant Massingham
Everyone complaining about DeStorm changing the rap, it's obvious he wanted to tell his own story in the verses, not the story of some other rapper, so I think it's great he wrote his own verses, made it his own