Skyliner
Ella & Billie Lyrics
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Flying so freely
We seem to really
Touch heaven higher
Higher, ever higher
Sunbeams all dance
On your wings
And then when night falls
Stars dance above
Giving a show
For the people below
As we fly, as we fly
So high
Hearing each single beat
Of the motor's repeat
With a sigh, baby
By and by
[Chorus]
I'll hold him close
That's the sweet song they sing me
Skyliner, bring me home to love
I'm hurrying home to you
I'm through with being lonely
I'm hurrying home to you
Don't you know you're
My one and only
Fast, fast, traveling fast
Dear, all the quarrels of the past
We'll keep in the past, dear
I wanna be in your arms
Where I can hug and kiss you
I wanna be in your arms
Wanna show you the way I miss you
Fast, fast, traveling fast
Dear, and to have you close
Is all that I'm thinking of
[Chorus]
The song "Skyliner" is a love song that compares the rush of falling in love to the feeling of flying high in the sky on an airplane. The lyrics describe the freedom and exhilaration of flying, as well as the beauty of the sunbeams on the wings of the plane and the stars sparkling above. The singer is travelling back to their lover, leaving their loneliness behind and eagerly anticipating being reunited in a sweet embrace.
The chorus, "Skyliner, bring me home to love," refers to the airplane as a vehicle that will transport the singer back to their loved one, as well as to the feeling of being swept off their feet and falling in love. The verse, "I'll hold him close, that's the sweet song they sing me," indicates that the singer is a woman and is looking forward to embracing her male lover.
The song's upbeat tempo and jazzy style reflect the playful and joyful nature of falling in love. The lyrics also demonstrate the power of love to bring people to higher heights, both physically and emotionally, as well as the longing and desire for companionship and affection.
Line by Line Meaning
Skyliner, skyliner
Here comes our plane, the skyliner.
Flying so freely
The plane is flying effortlessly; it feels so liberating.
We seem to really
It appears as though we are able to
Touch heaven higher
Reach the heavens - higher than we ever have before.
Higher, ever higher
We're ascending to greater heights, unimagined heights
Sunbeams all dance
The rays of the sun are swaying and fluttering on our wings.
On your wings
Our beautiful airplane is carrying us.
Where the light falls
Wherever the sun shines, our aeroplane is aglow.
And then when night falls
In the twilight, the world becomes quiet.
Stars dance above
We are above the stars, looking down on them, their light shining below.
Giving a show
The stars and the skyliner are putting on quite a spectacle
For the people below
We are flying high above civilisation.
As we fly, as we fly
As our plane glides through the skies above,
So high
the altitude is awe-inspiring.
Hearing each single beat
listening to the steady drone of the plane's motor.
Of the motor's repeat
Repeatedly, the sound of the airplane's engine fills our ears.
With a sigh, baby
We're relaxing in the plane's comfort, signing contentedly
By and by
Relaxing in the skyliner, time drifts by.
I'll hold him close
When I arrive, I'll hold my love close to me.
That's the sweet song they sing me
The sweet song of the skyliner sends me homeward, back to my love.
Skyliner, bring me home to love
The skyliner is the song of the heart, the force that brings me back to my love.
I'm hurrying home to you
I can't wait to get home to the love of my life.
I'm through with being lonely
Loneliness is now a thing of the past for me.
Don't you know you're
You must know that you mean everything to me.
My one and only
You'll always be the only one for me.
Fast, fast, traveling fast
The flight is going really fast - it's going to be over in no time.
Dear, all the quarrels of the past
We'll leave behind any and all past arguments.
We'll keep in the past, dear
We won't dwell on our past mistakes anymore.
I wanna be in your arms
I yearn to be in your loving embrace.
Where I can hug and kiss you
Where I can lovably cling to you.
Wanna show you the way I miss you
I'll display my love in the way I greatly long for you.
Dear, and to have you close
To feel your love by being together will make me happy.
Is all that I'm thinking of
I can't stop thinking about how much I want to be near you.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHARLIE BARNET
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@sandragb4420
You know what’s most touching about this video? Taylor’s face when she’s playing piano and can’t believe Robbie Williams is singing. It’s a face of an 13 years old fan, listening to her idol. I love it and I wish we all had an opportunity to live such emotions in our lifes.
@martinslvsten428
Robbie will never know this, which i find sad. But i quite honestly owe him my life. I was very depressed as a teenager, but his songs gave me strenght and insight to survive my own selfdestructive behavior. Seeing and hearing this man, who seemed to be on top of the world, singing lines like "Early morning when i wake up i look like KISS but without the make up and that's a good line to take it to the bridge" or " i don't wanna die, but i ain't keen on living either" or as in Angels "this world won't bring me down", he clearly wasn't in a good place and if this guy on top of the world felt like that, it was okay for me to do aswell. I first really had help in my mid 20's, but i survived. Now im 42. Happily married and love my life. I still have a tendency for depressions, but i know the early warning signs and what to do for it not to spiral out of control. And i am so happy to see that Robbie seems to be in a very good place now himself. As i said, I owe him my life. And i'll be forever greatful.
@marcwazza7
I completely get that. I feel the same way. The mental health troubles he’s gone through and putting on a brave face makes me think the same way. Some people see him as cocky, it’s just his way of overcoming his anxiety
@teamflicka
i dont know if anyone outwith the uk will ever understand how iconic this song actually is. it doesnt matter if you like robbie or not (im not his biggest fan), this song gets EVERYONE singing whether its a concert, a wedding, in a bloody pub or just in the car. it's just one of those songs every knows. still cant believe taylor actually sang it lmao. must've been absolutely mental seeing it live.
@noopy99
I can tell that in Germany it is very popular and everyone knows the lyrics! :D
@sidneicleomarschwanke8465
No Brasil também.
@kevinb8215
In The Netherlands this is a very popular song aswell!
@slice33tv
anche in italia, stellare
@Chloe-pk7re
It was amazing to watch live
@patobida4041
I always love Taylor Swift but after seeing this video this very moment, I love her more. I can see in her eyes how genuine and happy she was, the moment she saw Robbie. Robbie, still got that voice. I super love this performance.
TAYLOR + ROBBIE WILLIAMS = TOTAL GOOSEBUMPS