Skywriter
Michael Jackson; The Jackson 5 Lyrics
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Skywriter
Sweep your silver pen,
Across the sky So high
Skywriter
Won't you write the biggest
I love you
She don't read the letters
I write anymore
Sorry I upset her
But I wasn't sure
Now I know I love her
I hope that she will see
A message high above her
That you write for me, yeah.
[Chorus]
Hey Hey
Send a box of candy
And flowers every day
Still she wouldn't listen
Her pride got in the way
Now it's up to you
It won't fade away
Write it on the heavens
Love will make it stay, yeah
[Chorus]
The lyrics of Skywriter by The Jackson 5 speak to the idea of using the sky as a canvas to express one's love for someone, a love that has gone unacknowledged for too long. The singer of the song has tried everything to get the attention of the person he loves but has failed. He has written letters, sent gifts but nothing seems to work. The idea of using a skywriter is an attempt to take their love to a new height, both literally and figuratively. The singer hopes that through this grand gesture, the one they love will see how much they truly love them.
The lyrics are simple yet powerful, capturing the desperation and hope that comes with unrequited love. The chorus is particularly effective in conveying the main message of the song. The lines "Sweep your silver pen, Across the sky so high" and "Won't you write the biggest I love you Cross the sky" are not only catchy but also paint a vivid picture of what the singer is hoping for. The song is a perfect example of how a simple message conveyed in a unique way can have a lasting impact.
Line by Line Meaning
Skywriter
Calling upon someone to use their magical pen to write a message in the sky
Sweep your silver pen,
Requesting the Skywriter to move their pen in a swift, straight manner
Across the sky So high
The location of where the message should be written, in the highest point in the sky
Skywriter
Reiterating the call to the Skywriter to help write an important message
Won't you write the biggest
Asking the Skywriter to make the message large and prominent in the sky
I love you
The message that needs to be written for Michael's loved one
Cross the sky
The location of where the message should be written, spanning the entire sky
She don't read the letters
Michael's loved one is ignoring the letters he has sent to her
I write anymore
Michael is no longer receiving acknowledgement for his letters
Sorry I upset her
Michael is remorseful that his actions may have caused negativity in their relationship
But I wasn't sure
Michael wasn't certain about his feelings to his loved one before, but now he knows he loves her
Now I know I love her
Michael has now come to the realization that he is in love with his special someone
I hope that she will see
Michael is optimistic that his loved one will notice the message written in the sky
A message high above her
The message written in the sky will be located above Michael's loved one
That you write for me, yeah.
Referring to the Skywriter who is asked to write the message for Michael
Hey Hey
A friendly greeting or interjection
Send a box of candy
Michael attempted to win over his loved one by sending her candy and gifts
And flowers every day
Michael was sending flowers to his loved one every day to try and make amends
Still she wouldn't listen
Despite Michael's attempts to reconcile, his loved one was still not open to hearing him out
Her pride got in the way
Michael's loved one was letting her pride hinder their relationship
Now it's up to you
Putting faith in the Skywriter to bring together Michael and his loved one
It won't fade away
The message written in the sky, symbolizing Michael's love for his special someone, will remain forever
Write it on the heavens
Instructing the Skywriter to write the message in a permanent spot in the sky
Love will make it stay, yeah
Belief that love is the foundation that keeps a relationship solid and everlasting
[Chorus]
Repeating the call to the Skywriter to write the important message in the sky
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MEL LARSON, JERRY MARCELLINO, DON FENCETON
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