"The beginning of Lapland started before it even had a name. It was born in… Read Full Bio ↴"The beginning of Lapland started before it even had a name. It was born in a tiny half-bedroom in Brooklyn, where songwriter Josh Mease began recording a new batch of songs in early 2011. Mease has always found comfort in the solitude of his own thoughts, often preferring the landscapes within his mind’s eye over the bustle of the city that surrounds him. So it seems fitting that in making Lapland’s self-titled debut, he worked alone using whatever was within reach – only rarely using other musicians.

Perhaps this self-imposed isolation is why Lapland has such an introspective tone. Themes of separation and loss are woven throughout the album, as Lapland moves fluently through different styles and genres while maintaining a uniquely personal sound. From the percolating electronic gallop of the opening track, “Unwise”, to the blue-eyed soul of “Aeroplane”, to the acoustic haze and layered harmonies of “Overboard”, Mease always keeps things interesting. One can hear the effect of the myriad of music styles and genres that informedLapland – Early synth pioneers of the 60′s and 70′s, French Impressionists like Ravel and Debussy, and 1970′s staples like Fleetwood Mac.

Mixing styles is not new for Mease. He grew up in Texas where his childhood love of rock and country evolved into studying jazz guitar. After moving to New York, he eventually shifted his focus from playing jazz to singing and writing songs. This transformation gives Mease a unique approach to songwriting, and his work has earned him fans not only in indie circles but also in jazz, R&B, and classical music as well.

The name Lapland only presented itself after the album was completed, when Mease picked up a book from the $2 stacks at a used bookstore called “Lappland Wanderland.” The book contained photos of other-worldly landscapes and vast open spaces which seemed to connect with Mease’s new recording. It was not a difficult decision to adopt the name Lapland for this new phase of Mease’s career. The scope of his work deserves a moniker of symbolic significance. And so, Lapland began."

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Aeroplane
Lapland Lyrics

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Just like an aeroplane
Just like the cars and trains
You take me away
Just like a tiny boat
Lost on the restless sea
There's no hope for me
For me
I'm waking up with the sound of your voice on my ear

I was afraid but i know now there's nothing to fear
La la la la la la oh oh oh oh
La la la la la la oh oh oh oh
If i should disappear

Don't try to track me down
I'll never be found

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of this song by Lapland, "Aeroplane," are a reflection on the experience of being taken away, to a place beyond the day-to-day, familiar surroundings. The opening lines highlight the idea that just like an aeroplane or a train, the person singing the song is "taken away" by someone else. The use of the word "You" in the second line could be a reference to a lover or a metaphorical representation of a higher power. It highlights the feeling of surrendering to an experience outside of ourselves, much like being on an aeroplane and giving over control to the pilot.

The subsequent lyrics use the metaphor of a tiny boat lost on a restless sea to further illustrate the feeling of being lost and guided by something outside of ourselves. There is a resignation to the sensation of being adrift and vulnerable, as there seems to be no hope for the singer. However, there is also an element of surrender to the inevitability of the experience. The line "I'm waking up with the sound of your voice on my ear" suggests that this experience is a recurring one, perhaps one that has been induced through meditation or other spiritual practices.

The chorus of "La la la la la la oh oh oh oh" is a playful and catchy refrain that captures the feeling of being transported to a different place. The final line of the song "If I should disappear, don't try to track me down, I'll never be found" is an enigmatic conclusion that highlights the idea that the experience is beyond words and ultimately unknowable.

Line by Line Meaning

Just like an aeroplane
Similar to how an aeroplane takes off and flies high, you make me feel alive and soaring.

Just like the cars and trains
Just like how cars and trains move fast and take us places, being with you takes me on an adventure.

You take me away
You transport me to another world, away from my worries and troubles.

Just like a tiny boat
Like a little boat lost at sea, I'm lost without you and have no direction.

Lost on the restless sea
I feel adrift and ungrounded, unsure of my path or where I'm going.

There's no hope for me
Without you, I feel hopeless and lost, like there's no light at the end of the tunnel.

For me
This feeling applies only to me, and I am the one who feels lost alone without you.

I'm waking up with the sound of your voice on my ear
You're the first thing I think about in the morning, and I feel comforted by the sound of your voice.

I was afraid but i know now there's nothing to fear
I used to be scared of losing you, but now I know that our love is strong enough to withstand anything.

La la la la la la oh oh oh oh
This is a joyful, carefree expression of happiness and contentment.

La la la la la la oh oh oh oh
This repetition of the joyful phrase reinforces the happiness and contentment felt by the singer.

If i should disappear
If I were to vanish or leave without explanation,

Don't try to track me down
You shouldn't come looking for me or trying to find me, as I don't intend to be found.

I'll never be found
I won't be found because I intend to stay lost without you.

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