Flight
Juliette Commagere Lyrics
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Laid out across the sky
They draw my eye
Away from my tarred feet
You and I
Wrapped in eternity
This empty stretch of beach
In silence and wonder
Now and then
A symphony
Plays for us
I see clearly
Gulls on the morning tide
I watch them all take flight
Heavy night
Gathering up my dreams
Pulling me down this stream
Calling me under
Our love is like
When we were seventeen
When we were almost free
What have we done to each other
Now and then
A symphony
Plays for us
I see clearly
Gulls on the morning tide
I watch them all take flight
Now and then
A symphony
Plays for us
I see clearly
Now and then
A symphony
Plays for us
I see clearly
Now and then
A symphony
Plays for us
I see clearly
Gulls on the morning tide
I watch them all take flight
The lyrics to Juliette Commagere's "Flight" describe a moment of reflection and contemplation as the singer looks out at the "steel grey wires laid out across the sky." The wires draw her gaze away from the ground and toward the vast expanse of the horizon, where she is joined by someone ("you and I wrapped in eternity") on this empty stretch of beach. The beauty and wonder of the natural world is contrasted with the weight of human emotion in the singer's musings on love and loss. The symphony that plays "now and then" serves as a reminder of the majesty of the world around them, and the gulls taking flight become a symbol of freedom and escape.
The lyrics paint a picture of a dreamlike landscape, and the imagery is heightened by the use of metaphor and subtle shifts in tone. The "steel grey wires" could be interpreted as a representation of the ties that bind us to our daily routines and responsibilities, while the "empty stretch of beach" offers a moment of respite and reflection. The symphony that "plays for us" could be interpreted as a metaphor for the natural world, or perhaps a reference to the music of the universe itself. The use of the word "flight" at the end of the song reinforces the idea of escape and freedom, as the gulls take flight and the singer is left to contemplate her own sense of being grounded.
Line by Line Meaning
Steel grey wires
The power lines in the sky catch Juliette's attention.
Laid out across the sky
The power lines stretch through the sky and dominate the landscape.
They draw my eye
Juliette can't help but look at the power lines.
Away from my tarred feet
The power lines distract Juliette from thinking about the ground beneath her.
You and I
Juliette is with a companion.
Wrapped in eternity
They are together in a moment that feels infinite.
This empty stretch of beach
They are on a deserted beach.
In silence and wonder
They are taking in the scenery without speaking.
Now and then
Occasionally.
A symphony
Something beautiful and harmonious.
Plays for us
Juliette and her companion experience this beauty together.
I see clearly
Juliette has a moment of clarity and understanding.
Gulls on the morning tide
Seagulls flying low over the beach at low tide.
I watch them all take flight
Juliette observes the birds taking off and flying away.
Heavy night
Juliette is feeling weighed down by her thoughts and emotions.
Gathering up my dreams
Her thoughts and emotions seem to be collecting her dreams and desires.
Pulling me down this stream
These overwhelming feelings are dragging her down like a strong current in a river.
Calling me under
Juliette feels like she's being pulled under water and suffocated by her thoughts.
Our love is like
Juliette is comparing their love to another time in their past.
When we were seventeen
This comparison is to a time when they were younger and more carefree.
When we were almost free
Their youth offered a sense of freedom they don't have now.
What have we done to each other
Juliette questions the state of their current relationship, and wonders what has caused it to change.
Contributed by Sebastian E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.