[They] want to play music all year and meet cool people and make some money and not live with [their] parents. Anything you can do to help with those four things would be greatly appreciated. Especially the third one.
3 records (+1 in the works), nearly 500 shows in 40+ states in under 4 years. [They've] been everywhere, except for the places we're on our way to.
This is us:
Luke - Lead vocals, guitar, piano. Has successfully wrestled polar bears on two separate continents (yes, two!). Supposedly, has received his acceptance letter from Hogwarts, even though the school year has already started. Authenticity of letter has yet to be verified. Can maneuver a van and trailer in reverse faster than Jason Bourne in a Mini Cooper on a Parisian side street. Wins gold medals for outstanding facial hair. Once lost his cell phone 42 times in one day.
Marc- Drums, muscle. Has several tattoos that make him look cooler than everyone else in the band (not that it’s hard to do). Still has health insurance. When sporting a stache, he brings forth the ghost of Freddie Mercury. Voted “Most Likely To Not Fail At Life” by the other members in his band. Believes in and is afraid of "Cubicle Trolls". Expert on centaurs.
Robbe- Bass. Real into sleeping. Came in second place on Nickelodeon’s Global Guts after being blinded by a glitter storm (aka snow blizzard) and hitting his opponent’s actuator at the top of the Super Aggro Crag. Still has a crush on Mo, the referee. Secretly wants to be a speed-cuber (someone who can do a Rubik's cube in like 15 seconds). Will never have an actual girlfriend because of that last sentence. Has a pretty good vertical jump.
Rabbit- Lead guitar, mandolin, background vocals. Good at everything, especially eating candy and drinking Mountain Dew. Can impersonate Nicholas Cage better than Nicholas Cage can impersonate himself or anyone else for that matter. Can also accurately identify almost any make and type of ink pens while blindfolded (this is not a joke). Has great posture.
Ticketed Passengers Only
Farewell Flight Lyrics
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My heart dies to be on your side of the glass
Tonight, I can't help imagining the sound of crashing to the ground
FDR at 8am
An empty airport
My only friend, you always back down, without a doubt
So, wipe that smug grin off your face
It's not the time, nor the place
It's not the right thing
One last chance I reject your call
The plane banks
We begin to fall
This is the best dream I've ever had
As long as we are choosing sides, I think its only fair I have the right to make the first round pick
(You should know that you're still it)
Be still, blue night sky
My brain tries to believe these lies I was fed tonight
I can't help imagining the sound of crashing to the ground. Be still, blue night sky
My heart dies to be on your side of the glass tonight
I can't help imagining the sound of our love lost and not found
The song "Ticketed Passengers Only" by Farewell Flight speaks of a desire to escape from a situation, envisioning a flight departing from an empty airport amidst a quiet night sky. The opening lines of the song, "Be still, blue night sky, my heart dies to be on your side of the glass," highlights the longing for a sense of freedom and a chance to break free from the constraints of everyday life. The reference to imagining the sound of crashing to the ground adds a dark element to the song, perhaps hinting at a feeling of hopelessness and despair.
The second stanza introduces the character of "you," who is portrayed as a friend who always backs down. The reference to FDR at 8 am and an empty airport portrays a desolate and eerie atmosphere. The line "No matter what you say, you can't convince yourself this is the right thing" hints at an internal conflict or a decision that was regretted. Despite the looming feeling of dread, the singer eventually rejects the call of "you," and the plane banks as they begin to fall.
The closing lines, "Be still, blue night sky, my heart dies to be on your side of the glass tonight, I can't help imagining the sound of our love lost and not found" ties back to the initial longing for freedom and escape while adding a touch of melancholy. The song portrays a sense of despair and longing, coupled with a yearning for escape and redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
Be still, blue night sky
The singer addresses the night sky as a dormant being and wants it to still and calm.
My heart dies to be on your side of the glass
The singer misses being on the outside of the security glass where he could easily catch a late flight and die to be on the other side of the glass.
Tonight, I can't help imagining the sound of crashing to the ground
The singer is imagining a plane crash and a devastating night in which it may take place.
FDR at 8am
The singer has a flight to catch and the exact timing is referenced.
An empty airport
The airport safety measures have caused an empty airport and an eerie place.
My only friend, you always back down, without a doubt
The singer feels as though he has always been abandoned, but sometimes the situations cause that to happen, leaving him with no one but himself.
So, wipe that smug grin off your face
The singer commands someone to remove their disrespectful facial expression.
It's not the time, nor the place
The singer states how inappropriate the timing and location is for a particular situation.
No matter what you say, you can't convince yourself this is the right thing
The singer is talking to someone who is trying to justify an action, but they cannot even convince themselves that it is the right thing to do.
It's not the right thing
The singer repeats the fact that something is not right, further enforcing their opinion.
One last chance I reject your call
The singer will not answer a call of someone from their past even if this is their last chance.
The plane banks
The pilot tilts the plane to the side, angling for a turn.
We begin to fall
The plane loses altitude and it seems like a crash may be imminent.
This is the best dream I've ever had
The singer's dream of falling out of the plane seems better than reality.
As long as we are choosing sides, I think its only fair I have the right to make the first round pick
The singer demands to have first priority and choice in the upcoming events given its context.
(You should know that you're still it)
The singer implies someone that they are still the one losing the game.
My brain tries to believe these lies I was fed tonight
The singer's thoughts are consumed with doubts from the past.
I can't help imagining the sound of our love lost and not found
The singer envisions the sound or tone of the loss of their love.
Contributed by Samantha J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.