Up Up And Away
Michael Feinstein Lyrics
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Would you like to glide in my beautiful balloon?
We could float among the stars together, you and I
For we can fly, we can fly
Up, up and away
My beautiful, my beautiful balloon
It wears a nicer face in my beautiful balloon
We can sing a song and sail along the silver sky
For we can fly, we can fly
Up, up and away
My beautiful, my beautiful balloon
Suspended under a twilight canopy
We'll search the clouds for a star to guide us
If by some chance you find yourself loving me
We'll find a cloud to hid us, keep the moon beside us
Love is waiting there in my beautiful balloon
Way up in the air in my beautiful balloon
If you'll hold my hand we'll chase your dream across the sky
For we can fly, we can fly
Up, up and away
My beautiful, my beautiful balloon
Michael Feinstein's song "Up Up And Away" is a sweet and whimsical tune about taking flight with someone special in the figurative sense of the word. The singer offers a ride in his "beautiful balloon" to the listener, inviting them to "glide" and "float" among the stars with him. The lyrics create a dreamy picture of the world as a "nicer place" when viewed from the height of a balloon, symbolizing the power of positivity and hope. As the two soar through the sky, they sing and "sail along the silver sky," enjoying the bliss of being airborne.
The imagery in this song is lovely and romantic, with the singer describing how "love is waiting" up in the air with him. The idea of being "suspended under a twilight canopy" evokes a sense of magic and mystery, as the two search for a star to guide them through the sky. Should the listener find themselves "loving" the singer, he promises a haven amongst the clouds, where the moon will keep watch over them. The lyrics suggest that anything is possible when you have someone by your side, willing to chase dreams with you. The chorus reinforces this message with its catchy melody and the refrain of "my beautiful balloon."
Line by Line Meaning
Would you like to ride in my beautiful balloon?
Do you want to experience this adventure with me?
Would you like to glide in my beautiful balloon?
Do you want to soar through the sky with me?
We could float among the stars together, you and I
We'll have a magical time up in the skies, just the two of us.
For we can fly, we can fly
We have the power to soar through the air.
Up, up and away
Rise up and off we go!
My beautiful, my beautiful balloon
Our vessel for this ride is majestic and stunning.
The world's a nicer place in my beautiful balloon
The world looks lovely from up here.
It wears a nicer face in my beautiful balloon
The world appears friendly and welcoming from above.
We can sing a song and sail along the silver sky
We can enjoy our time up here with music and smooth sailing.
Suspended under a twilight canopy
We're hanging from a beautiful sky filled with color.
We'll search the clouds for a star to guide us
We'll explore and follow any lead that presents itself.
If by some chance you find yourself loving me
If our time together brings us to love each other.
We'll find a cloud to hide us, keep the moon beside us
We'll find a spot to stay together away from prying eyes.
Love is waiting there in my beautiful balloon
The chance of falling in love high up in the sky is here.
Way up in the air in my beautiful balloon
The love and adventure we could have way up here is endless.
If you'll hold my hand we'll chase your dream across the sky
We'll share this adventure while we pursue your dreams.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Jimmy Webb
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