Planes
J. Dale Pearson Lyrics

The song "Planes" by J. Dale Pearson is a bittersweet reflection on lost love and the feeling of helplessness when someone is taken away by distance. The lyrics begin by referencing modes of transportation like trains, boats, and planes passing by, as if they are a reminder of the loved one who has been taken away to a far-off place like Paris or Rome. The singer notes that while these modes of transportation may signify excitement and adventure for others, for them, it serves as a painful reminder of their separation.

The second verse offers a flashback to when the singer and their partner were deeply in love, seemingly on top of the world with a star to wish upon. The lines "And dreams come true, but not for me / The trains and boats and planes / Took you away, away from me" offer a sense of regret and sadness over their lost love, and the fact that all the dreams and wishes they had together never came to fruition.

The final verse is a hopeful plea for the return of the loved one, who is from another part of the world and had to leave for a while. The singer is waiting for the person to come back, but it seems that they are still far away. The closing lines "The trains and the boats and planes / Will bring you back, back home to me" reveal the power of hope and faith, and how sometimes all we can do is hold onto the idea that love will conquer all, even distance.

Overall, "Planes" is a poignant song that captures the pain of separation and the longing for a lost love. The use of modes of transportation as a symbol of distance and separation is a clever way to underscore the theme of the song. The use of flashback to a seemingly happier time is also effective in highlighting the depth of the loss. The song is both sad and hopeful, and thus, it is a relatable song.