Fly Over States
Jason Aldean Lyrics
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From New York to Los Angeles
Kinda making small talk killing time
Flirting with the flight attendants
Thirty thousand feet above, could be Oklahoma
Just a bunch of square cornfields and wheat farms
Man it all looks the same
Miles and miles of back roads and highwaysConnecting little towns with funny names
Who'd want to live down there in the middle of nowhere
They've never drove through Indiana
Met the men who plowed that earth
Planted that seed, busted his ass for you and me
Or caught a harvest moon in Kansas
They'd understand why God made those fly over states
I bet that mile long Santa Fe freight train engineer's seen it all
Just like that flatbed cowboy stacking US steel on a 3-day haul
Roads and rails under their feet
Yeah that sounds like a first class seat
On the plains of Oklahoma
Where they windshield sunset in your eyes
Like a watercolor painted sky
You'd think heaven's doors have opened
You'll understand why God made
Those fly over states
Take a ride across the badlands
Feel that freedom on your face
Breathe in all that open space
Meet a girl from Amarillo
Why you'd want to plant your stakes
In those fly over states
Have you ever been through Indiana
On the plains of Oklahoma
Take a ride
across the badlands
And understand why God made those fly over states
"Fly Over States" by Jason Aldean is a song that reflects on the misjudgment and lack of appreciation for rural America that people living in big cities tend to have. The song tells the story of two men sitting in first class on a flight from New York to Los Angeles, not paying attention to the vastness of the landscape they are flying over. They make small talk and flirt with the flight attendants while looking down at what they perceive to be "just a bunch of square cornfields and wheat farms."
The chorus of the song emphasizes the value of these "fly over states" that are often ignored and misunderstood. The lyrics remind us that the people living in these areas work hard to provide for the rest of the country, and the beauty of the landscape and the freedom of the open spaces are reasons to appreciate and respect rural America. The song highlights the importance of experiencing these areas firsthand and understanding why God made these states.
In conclusion, "Fly Over States" is a song that encourages listeners to appreciate rural America and the hard-working people who live there. It speaks to the common misjudgment of these areas and emphasizes the importance of understanding the value and beauty of these often-overlooked states.
Line by Line Meaning
A couple guys in first class on a flight
Two men in the front seat of an airplane, probably from New York to Los Angeles
From New York to Los Angeles
The flight's destination is from New York to Los Angeles
Kinda making small talk killing time
The men are chatting with each other to pass the time
Flirting with the flight attendants
The men are trying to charm the airline staff
Thirty thousand feet above, could be Oklahoma
The plane is very high in the sky and could be flying over the state of Oklahoma
Just a bunch of square cornfields and wheat farms
All the men can see from their high vantage point are fields of corn and wheat
Man it all looks the same
It all seems the same to the men
Miles and miles of back roads and highways
There are many roads and highways connecting small towns across the countryside
Connecting little towns with funny names
These roads and highways link towns with names that may strike the men as amusing
Who'd want to live down there in the middle of nowhere
The men wonder why anyone would choose to live in these remote areas
They've never drove through Indiana
The men haven't driven through the state of Indiana before
Met the men who plowed that earth
They haven't met the farmers who work hard in the fields
Planted that seed, busted his ass for you and me
These farmers work hard to sow crops that will feed others
Or caught a harvest moon in Kansas
They haven't seen the full moon rising over the wheat fields in Kansas
They'd understand why God made those fly over states
If they had experienced these things, they would understand why these states are important to God
I bet that mile long Santa Fe freight train engineer's seen it all
The train driver of Santa Fe has probably seen a lot of things along the way
Just like that flatbed cowboy stacking US steel on a 3-day haul
The cowboy on the flat truck has worked very hard to stack US steel for the past three days
Roads and rails under their feet
Both of these drivers are used to driving and working on the roads and railways
Yeah that sounds like a first class seat
Working on the road and railways is tough work, but it's also a form of 'first-class' employment
On the plains of Oklahoma
On the flat expanses of Oklahoma
Where they windshield sunset in your eyes
Where the sunset covers the windshield and flickers into your eyes
Like a watercolor painted sky
The sunset seems to be painted with watercolors
You'd think heaven's doors have opened
It seems like the doors of heaven have been opened on this beautiful sunset
You'll understand why God made those fly over states
Moments like these make you realize why God made these states that are often overlooked
Take a ride across the badlands
Take a ride across the dusty and rough terrain
Feel that freedom on your face
Feel the wind blowing on your face, which gives you a sense of freedom
Breathe in all that open space
Take in the fresh air in the open spaces and enjoy the natural surroundings
Meet a girl from Amarillo
Meet someone from Amarillo, which is located in Texas
You'll understand why God made
By exploring new places and meeting new people, you will begin to understand
Why you'd want to plant your stakes
Why you would want to establish a new life or home in these overlooked areas
In those fly over states
In the states that are often disregarded
Have you ever been through Indiana
Have you ever traveled through Indiana?
On the plains of Oklahoma
On the open plains of Oklahoma
Take a ride
Go for a drive and experience new things
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Major Bob Music, Inc. / Rio Bravo Music, Inc. / Castle Bound Music, Inc. / Hanna Bea Songs, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Neil Thrasher, Michael William Dulaney
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@PaulThurlow
Travelled all over the USA on planes, trucks and cars. This song is always on and brings a tear to my eye, even though I am a Brit ."With a windshield sunset in your eyes
Like a watercolor painted sky, You'd think heavens doors have opened" . How many times I have seen this. Great song!
@jerilynndougherty5102
Thank for the appreciation for our beautiful country
@Nyx.Nax.9571
I'm scared shitless to fly in a plane so I've only been by car and trucking with my grandma once
@davidalexander828
I lived that line many times in Oklahoma, especially on i-40 or on US 62 going west from Lawton to Altus going home in my 18 wheeler.
@darwinortiz6394
Amen
@hoss6048
I used to be a trucker for 16 years. I drove the US. I felt alone and unappreciated quite often. I know it was important what I was doing though. I love my country and songs like this resonate with me. Thanks for singing it Jason.
@lancewaller8689
Even tho you feel like that there is ppl out there that appreciate you and what you did and do now doesn’t matter about then it starts now
@austinh1763
God bless you
@angelagilson9638
Ppp😊😊😊😊
@Redryder357
Back bone of what happens and never gets the recognition anymore bc of what's happens from other countries