Airplanes
Eminem Feat. B.O.B Lyrics

Can we pretend that airplanes in the night sky are like shootin' stars
Is it possible for us to imagine that airplanes in the dark sky are similar to bright shooting stars?

I could really use a wish right now, wish right now, wish right now
I am really in need of good fortune or a miracle, and I need it urgently, repeatedly.

Yeah, yeah I could use a dream or a genie or a wish
I strongly desire something that feels out of reach and may only be possible in a fantasy world.

To go back to a place much simpler than this
I wish to return to a time when life was less complicated and stressful.

Cause after all the partying and smashing and crashing
Despite engaging in excessive revelry and destructive behavior, there is a point when everything becomes meaningless or unsatisfying.

And all the glitz and glam and the fashion
All the glamour, wealth, and material possessions that come with fame and fortune do not bring true happiness or fulfillment.

And all the pandemonium and all the madness
Despite the hype and chaos that surrounds me, I feel lost and unsure of my path.

There comes a time when you fade to the blackness
Eventually, one may become tired or disillusioned with the constant hustle and bustle and sink into darkness or despair.

And when you're staring at the phone in your lap
When you are waiting anxiously for someone to call or reach out to you, but nothing seems to happen.

And you hoping but them people never call you back
You are praying and waiting for someone to respond to your pleas or calls for help, but nobody does.

But that's just how the story unfolds
This is just the nature of life, and we must accept it even if it is difficult.

You get another hand soon after you fold
In life, we are often given another chance or opportunity after encountering failure or loss.

And when your plans unravel in the sand
When your meticulously laid-out plans fall apart and leave you feeling hopeless.

What would you wish for, if you had one chance?
If you could only make one wish, what would it be? What do you truly desire?

So airplane airplane sorry I'm late
I apologize for being late; I am on a plane and traveling to you as quickly as I can.

I'm on my way so don't close that gate
I am en route to you, so please do not leave or end our connection just yet.

If I don't make that then I'll switch my flight and
If I am unable to arrive on time, I will find another flight to get me there as soon as possible.

I'll be right back at it by the end of the night
I will quickly return to what we were doing/meeting about by the end of the day/night.

Yeah yeah somebody take me back to the days
I wish for someone to take me back to a time in the past when things were simpler and less stressful.

Before this was a job before I got paid
Before I started making money from this profession or industry, when it was more about passion than profit.

Before it ever mattered what I had in my bank
When money and financial stability were not top priorities or concerns.

Yeah back when I was trying to get a tip at subway
A time when I was desperate to earn small amounts of money as a struggling artist, even by working minimum wage jobs like at Subway.

And back then I was rapping for the hell of it
A time when I pursued and focused on music purely for the love and enjoyment of it.

But nowadays we rapping to stay relevant
Currently, the music industry is less about pure artistic expression and more about constantly releasing and promoting content to maintain popularity or relevance.

I'm guessing if can make some wishes out of airplanes
If it were possible to make wishes on planes in the sky, I wonder what we would all pray for.

Then maybe oh maybe I'll go back to the days
If those airplane wishes came true, perhaps I could return to simpler and more carefree times.

Before the politics that we call the rap game
Before the cutthroat competition and drama that come with being in the music industry.

And back when ain't nobody listened to my mix tape
Before anyone paid attention to my music or recognized my talent.

And back before when I tried to cover up my slang
Before I felt pressured to hide or modify my unique cultural background or dialect for the sake of being more mainstream or appealing to a wider audience.

But this is for the Decatur what's up Bobby Ray
This is a shout-out to the Decatur area of Atlanta and to Bobby Ray, also known as B.o.B, who is featured in the song.

So can I get a wish to end the politics
Can I make a wish to put an end to the negative and competitive aspects of the music industry?

And get back to the music that started this shit
Can we go back to the pure love and passion for music that originally inspired and kickstarted this whole industry?

So here I stand and then again I say
As I am right now, I am standing my ground and saying this again.

I'm hoping we can make some wishes outta airplanes
I am hopeful that if we could make wishes on airplanes in the sky, it could bring us all back to a more innocent and happy time.

I could really use a wish right now
I am facing difficulties and challenges in life, and I desperately need something miraculous to happen.

I, I, I could really use a wish right now
I am emphasizing just how much I hope for a wish to come true.

Like, like, like shootin' stars
I wish for something as rare, beautiful, and magical as a shooting star.

I, I, I could really use a wish right now
I am repeating my plea and desperation for a wish to come true.

A wish a wish right now
I am specifically asking for a wish and hoping that my desire will come true.