Josephine
Mike Francis Blank & Jones Lyrics

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Oh! Say! Let us fly, dear
Where, kid? To the sky, dear
Oh you flying machine
Jump in, Miss Josephine
Ship ahoy! Oh joy, what a feeling
Where, boy? In the ceiling
Ho, High, Hoopla we fly
To the sky so high

Come Josephine in my flying machine
Going up she goes! Up she goes!
Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
In the air she goes! There she goes!
Up, up, a little bit higher
Oh! My! The moon is on fire
Come Josephine in my flying machine
Going up, all on, Goodbye!

One, two, now we're off, dear
Say you pretty soft, dear
Whoa! dear don't hit the moon
No, dear, not yet, but soon
You for me, Oh Gee! you're a fly kid
Not me! I'm a sky kid
See I'm up in the air
About you for fair

Come Josephine in my flying machine,
Going up she goes! Up she goes!
Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
In the air she goes! There she goes!
Up, up, a little bit higher
Oh! My! The moon is on fire
Come Josephine in my flying machine
Going up, all on, Goodbye!

Come Josephine in my flying machine,
Going up she goes! Up she goes!
Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
In the air she goes! There she goes!
Up, up, a little bit higher
Oh! My! The moon is on fire

Come Josephine in my flying machine
Going up, all on, Goodbye!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Josephine" by Mike Francis Blank & Jones depict a whimsical and adventurous journey with the singer Josephine. The first verse invites Josephine to join in on a flight, with the suggestion of flying up to the sky. The excitement and joy are palpable as they imagine soaring together in the air. They playfully ask where they should go, with Josephine responding by saying they will fly to the ceiling. The exclamation of "Ho, High, Hoopla we fly, To the sky so high" conveys the exhilarating feeling of freedom and escape that flying brings.

The chorus emphasizes the invitation to Josephine to come along in the flying machine, and as they ascend, they mention the moon being on fire, which is likely a metaphorical reference to the enchantment and enchanting nature of their flight. The repetition of the phrase "Going up she goes! Up she goes!" captures the ascent of the flying machine, while also capturing the sense of wonder and adventure. The lyrics advise Josephine to balance herself like a bird on a beam, showcasing the need for stability and harmony during the flight. The mention of going higher further emphasizes the desire to reach new heights in their journey. The song ends with a farewell, indicating that their flight is coming to an end.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh! Say! Let us fly, dear
Expressing excitement and urging the listener to join the singer in taking flight.

Where, kid? To the sky, dear
Asking where they should go and receiving the response that they should aim for the sky.

Oh you flying machine
Acknowledging the presence of the aircraft they will be flying in.

Jump in, Miss Josephine
Inviting Miss Josephine to enter the flying machine and join them.

Ship ahoy! Oh joy, what a feeling
Excitement and happiness upon spotting a ship or possibly referring to the aircraft as a ship.

Where, boy? In the ceiling
In response to the previous line, asking where they are and receiving the answer that they are flying high in the sky.

Ho, High, Hoopla we fly
Expressing excitement while flying and possibly referencing a playful and boisterous atmosphere.

To the sky so high
Reiterating their destination being the high skies.

Come Josephine in my flying machine
Inviting Josephine to join the artist in their aircraft.

Going up she goes! Up she goes!
Describing the ascent of the flying machine, emphasizing its upward movement.

Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
Encouraging Josephine to maintain stability and grace, comparing her to a bird balancing on a narrow structure.

In the air she goes! There she goes!
Highlighting Josephine's flight through the air and the awe-inspiring sight it creates.

Up, up, a little bit higher
Urging Josephine to ascend even further, striving for greater heights.

Oh! My! The moon is on fire
Expressing deep awe and astonishment at the sight of the moon, possibly resembling flames.

Come Josephine in my flying machine
Repeating the invitation for Josephine to join the singer in the flying machine.

Going up, all on, Goodbye!
Confirming their departure and bidding farewell to the world on the ground.

One, two, now we're off, dear
Counting down and signaling their departure from the ground.

Say you pretty soft, dear
Asking Josephine to speak softly or tenderly.

Whoa! dear don't hit the moon
Warning Josephine not to collide with the moon while flying.

No, dear, not yet, but soon
Clarifying that they haven't reached the moon yet, but expressing confidence that they will arrive there eventually.

You for me, Oh Gee! you're a fly kid
Complimenting Josephine and expressing admiration for her adventurous spirit.

Not me! I'm a sky kid
Humorously distinguishing themselves as someone who belongs in the sky, implying that they are skilled at flying.

See I'm up in the air
Pointing out their current location, emphasizing their presence in the sky.

About you for fair
Expressing their admiration and fondness for Josephine, possibly using 'fair' as a term of endearment.

Come Josephine in my flying machine
Repeating the invitation for Josephine to join the singer in their flying machine.

Going up she goes! Up she goes!
Reiterating the upward movement of the flying machine as they ascend.

Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
Encouraging Josephine to maintain her composure and equilibrium, resembling a bird balancing on a narrow object.

In the air she goes! There she goes!
Emphasizing Josephine's flight through the sky and marveling at the sight.

Up, up, a little bit higher
Continuing to urge Josephine to increase their altitude, striving for greater heights.

Oh! My! The moon is on fire
Expressing intense awe and wonder upon seeing the moon, possibly appearing as if it is ablaze.

Come Josephine in my flying machine
Once again, inviting Josephine to accompany the singer in their flying machine.

Going up, all on, Goodbye!
Confirming their ascent and bidding farewell to the world below as they head higher.

Come Josephine in my flying machine
Repeating the invitation for Josephine to join the artist in their flying machine.

Going up she goes! Up she goes!
Once again, describing the upward movement of the flying machine as they ascend.

Balance yourself like a bird on a beam
Encouraging Josephine to maintain her poise and balance, comparing her to a bird perched on a narrow structure.

In the air she goes! There she goes!
Highlighting Josephine's flight through the air and marveling at the spectacle it creates.

Up, up, a little bit higher
Continuing to urge Josephine to climb higher, striving for even greater heights.

Oh! My! The moon is on fire
Expressing deep awe and astonishment at the breathtaking sight of the moon, which could be interpreted as being ablaze.

Come Josephine in my flying machine
Reiterating the invitation for Josephine to join the singer in their flying machine.

Going up, all on, Goodbye!
Confirming their ascent and bidding farewell to the earth below as they soar higher into the sky.

Lyrics © SHAPIRO BERNSTEIN & CO. INC.
Written by: ALFRED BRYAN, FRED FISHER

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