Walking in the Air
G. Phillips Lyrics
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I want to take you beside the sea
But I've got no transportation
No tires on the bike and the car's got a leak
I had an inspiration
Something's climbing above the trees
It's silent aviation
No bottlenecks on the A23
Eagle eye, one mile high, watch us fly
Love in a hot air balloon
Feelings of elation
Floating around in the atmosphere
It's pure intoxication
Moet Chandon et personne conduire
Losing elevation
The sands have run out and we're going down
She stubbed her cigarette out
And now we're on course for the Eiffel Tower
Me oh my, watch me fly, through the sky, higher and higher
Eagle eye, one mile high, watch us fly
Love in a hot air balloon
The lyrics to G. Phillips's song "Walking In The Air" depict a whimsical and adventurous journey. The singer wants to take their love interest to the sea but is hindered by a lack of transportation. However, they are struck with inspiration as they see something climbing above the trees - a hot air balloon! They embark on this mode of transportation and feel pure elation and intoxication as they float among the clouds. They indulge in champagne and love while high above the world. However, their joy is short-lived as they begin to lose elevation and eventually crash, but not before stubbing out a cigarette and setting their sights on the Eiffel Tower.
The use of surreal imagery and the juxtaposition of transportation (or lack thereof) with the silent freedom of aviation create a dreamlike quality to the song. The lyrics evoke a sense of youthful recklessness and impulse, with the singer choosing to pursue a flight in a hot air balloon instead of more practical means of transportation. The song celebrates the joys of adventurous and spontaneous behavior, but also serves as a reminder of the inherent risks and consequences that come with such endeavors.
Line by Line Meaning
What a situation
I find myself in a difficult circumstance
I want to take you beside the sea
I desire to be with you by the ocean
But I've got no transportation
Unfortunately, I don't have a means of transport
No tires on the bike and the car's got a leak
My bike has no tires, and the car I have has a puncture
I had an inspiration
Suddenly, an idea came to me
Something's climbing above the trees
I see something ascending beyond the treetops
It's silent aviation
It's a quiet means of air travel
No bottlenecks on the A23
There are no traffic jams on the road A23
Me oh my, watch me fly, through the sky, higher and higher
I am so excited by my flight in the sky, soaring higher and higher
Eagle eye, one mile high, watch us fly
I have the perspective of an eagle, flying high in the sky
Love in a hot air balloon
I am in love while riding in a hot air balloon
Feelings of elation
I am experiencing an overwhelming sensation of joy
Floating around in the atmosphere
I am drifting and hovering in the air
It's pure intoxication
It's a greatly exhilarating experience
Moet Chandon et personne conduire
Drinking Moet Chandon with nobody to drive us home
Losing elevation
The height at which we are flying is decreasing
The sands have run out and we're going down
Our time in the air is ending, and we are descending
She stubbed her cigarette out
She put out her cigarette
And now we're on course for the Eiffel Tower
Our journey is heading towards the Eiffel Tower
Me oh my, watch me fly, through the sky, higher and higher
I am still ecstatic, enjoying my flight through the sky and soaring higher and higher
Eagle eye, one mile high, watch us fly
I still have the perspective of an eagle, flying one mile high above the ground and watching us fly
Love in a hot air balloon
I am still in love, embracing the experience of riding in a hot air balloon
Lyrics © Budde Music Publishing GmbH, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANTHONY PHILLIPS, RICHARD SCOTT
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I'd never heard this version. Thanks!