Buddy Hollys Aeroplane
Jonathan Randol Lyrics


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My heart is big and open like the wind that blows this sand
So I go to work I go to play I make my little stand
And I'm hoping they'll arrest me now, before I get to far
I've been speeding like a demon since I stole this wind-up car

Like flying buddy hollys aeroplane
And circling this earth
And I'm trying to find the future
But I don't know what it's worth

Amid this birth I do conspire to build this tower up so high
And I think you know that I was not the one to start this fire
And so desire has often left me with a hand to shape my fate
But I have never been one who would work for what I pay
And your name is just a dream to me I see it in your face
If I stare that way too long you know I'll have to stop and chase

Like flying buddy hollys aeroplane
And falling from the sky
And I'm trying to find the future
But I'm flying much to high

Now I got grass stains on my knees from flying oh so far beneath
All these trees or should I make beleive they're make believing me
It seems I wrote these melodies like waking from a dream
Words with many meanings always hiding what they seem to be

Like flying buddy hollys aeroplane
And running from the sun,
Plummeting so fast that we
Forgot what we've begun
Like flying buddy hollys aeroplane
I'll say it once again
If I look just right I think I might
Find a place to land
Like flying buddy hollys aeroplane
Circling this earth




Trying to find the future
But I don't know what it's worth

Overall Meaning

In "Buddy Holly's Aeroplane," Jonathan Randol talks about his journey to find a purpose in life. He likens his heart to the wind and his life to a game, working and playing, with the goal of leaving a mark or creating a legacy in the world. However, he also speaks of his reckless behavior, hoping he gets caught before going too far. He speaks of speeding like a demon since he stole a wind-up car, which is metaphorical for his life as he is living life too fast recklessly.


Randol, who ponders the future, but unsure about its worth, sings about trying to find the future while flying, just like Buddy Holly's aeroplane, which stands for the hope and dreams he thought he could find. The line "Circling this earth" refers to the cycles and circles Randol has made in his life, while the line "I'm flying much too high" suggests his fear of burning out or failing. Randol also speaks of his unresolved desire for success and his determination to build himself up through his songwriting abilities, making use of double meanings to hide what he is trying to say. The song talks about self-discovery and the persistent need to strive for something more significant in life, every time one reaches a milestone, to take on new challenges.


Line by Line Meaning

My heart is big and open like the wind that blows this sand
I am a person with a big heart and am very open with my feelings like the wind that is blowing the sand.


So I go to work I go to play I make my little stand
I go to work, I take part in recreational activities and always stand for what I believe in.


And I'm hoping they'll arrest me now, before I get too far
I have been doing things I shouldn't be doing and I hope I get caught before it's too late.


I've been speeding like a demon since I stole this wind-up car
I have been recklessly living my life like a demon since I did something wrong.


Like flying buddy hollys aeroplane And circling this earth And I'm trying to find the future But I don't know what it's worth
I am flying like Buddy Holly and circling the earth while trying to find my way, unsure of what the future holds for me.


Amid this birth I do conspire to build this tower up so high And I think you know that I was not the one to start this fire
During this new beginning, I plan to build something great and impressive, but I want you to know that I didn't start the chaos around me.


And so desire has often left me with a hand to shape my fate But I have never been one who would work for what I pay
My desires have led me to shape my own destiny, but I have not been willing to work hard to achieve my goals.


And your name is just a dream to me I see it in your face If I stare that way too long you know I'll have to stop and chase
I see your name as more of a dream than a reality, but I can't help myself from wanting to chase after you.


Like flying buddy hollys aeroplane And falling from the sky And I'm trying to find the future But I'm flying much too high
I'm flying like Buddy Holly but am losing control and falling from the sky while in pursuit of the future.


Now I got grass stains on my knees from flying oh so far beneath All these trees or should I make beleive they're make believing me
I have grass stains on my knees from flying too close to the ground and wondering if the trees are really making me believe in something.


It seems I wrote these melodies like waking from a dream Words with many meanings always hiding what they seem to be
My songs seem to come from a dream and the words have many hidden meanings that are not immediately clear.


Like flying buddy hollys aeroplane And running from the sun, Plummeting so fast that we Forgot what we've begun
I am like Buddy Holly and running from the sun, but falling so fast that I forget what I'm trying to achieve.


Like flying buddy hollys aeroplane I'll say it once again If I look just right I think I might Find a place to land
Just like Buddy Holly, I am searching for a place to land and start over again.


Like flying buddy hollys aeroplane Circling this earth Trying to find the future But I don't know what it's worth
I am like Buddy Holly and circling the earth while attempting to discover what the future holds, but I am unsure if it is worth it.




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