Five O'Clock Plane
Nelson Lyrics


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Someday, maybe one day
I will understand what I did to send your love away
Someday, maybe one day
I'll see through your eyes what made you cry and run away

Cause I, I feel a changing of the seasons
Wonder why, should not givin' me a reason
Are we one or two far gone to say three words, "I love you"
Before you take that five o'clock plane, that's leaving
I'm so tired of tryin' to count eight, nine, ten ways I'll be dyin'
If you should take that five o'clock plane, hey, hey

Someday, baby one day
As we reminisce we'll laugh at all this hearsay
Someday, maybe one day
You'll apologize when you've realized
I never lied to you anyway

Will I, just be a footnote on forever?
Testify before you bury all our treasure

Are we one or two far gone to say three words, "I love you"
Before you take that five o'clock plane, that's leaving
I'm so tired of tryin' to count eight, nine, ten ways I'll be dyin'
If you should take that five o'clock plane, hey, hey
Before you take that five o'clock plane

All those nights we held each other
Body, mind and soul
I can't believe you'd ever let that go

Are we one or two far gone to say three words, "I love you"
Before you take that five o'clock plane, that's leaving
I'm so tired, tired of tryin' to count eight, nine, ten ways I'll be dyin'
If you should take that five o'clock plane, hey, hey

If you should take that five o'clock plane
Are we one or two far gone




If you should take that plane
Before you take that five o'clock plane, hey, hey

Overall Meaning

The song "5 O'Clock Plane" by Nelson is a heartfelt ballad about a man who is desperately trying to save his relationship with his lover. The lyrics speak about the pain and regrets he has after his lover left him, and how he wishes to understand the reasons behind her departure. He wonders if there could be a chance to reconcile before she takes that five o'clock plane which is departing soon. He reminisces about the time they have spent together and how much he wants to hold on to that love. Despite the efforts he has made to try to save their love, he feels like they are too far apart to say "I Love You" and hopes that someday they will laugh together about all the misunderstandings.


The song's message is relatable to many who have experienced the pain of losing someone special. The song is about wanting to make amends and missing someone who was once important in your life. The lyrics are emotionally powerful and can touch the heart of anyone who is going through a difficult time.


Line by Line Meaning

Someday, maybe one day
At some point in the future, there is a possibility that I will understand the reason why you left me.


I will understand what I did to send your love away
I hope to comprehend my actions that caused you to leave me.


I'll see through your eyes what made you cry and run away
At some point in the future, I intend to view things from your perspective to better comprehend what made you leave.


Cause I, I feel a changing of the seasons
I am sensing a shift in our relationship.


Wonder why, should not givin' me a reason
I am unable to decipher why our relationship is deteriorating, and you are not giving me an explanation.


Are we one or two far gone to say three words, "I love you"
Is it too late for us to salvage our relationship by saying 'I love you'?


Before you take that five o'clock plane, that's leaving
Before you depart on the plane that leaves at 5 o'clock.


I'm so tired of tryin' to count eight, nine, ten ways I'll be dyin'
I am exhausted at the prospect of losing you and trying to think of every possible way that could happen.


Someday, baby one day
In the future, there is a possibility that we will be able to reminisce about our past and laugh at it.


As we reminisce we'll laugh at all this hearsay
When we look back on this situation, we will find it amusing that there were so many rumors.


You'll apologize when you've realized
Eventually you will apologize after recognizing that I did not lie to you.


Will I, just be a footnote on forever?
In the long term, will I just be an insignificant memory?


Testify before you bury all our treasure
I am requesting that we resolve our issues before it is too late and our relationship crumbles to nothingness.


All those nights we held each other
All the times we cuddled together.


Body, mind and soul
Completely, wholly, and without reservation.


I can't believe you'd ever let that go
I find it difficult to believe that you would walk away from that type of deep connection.


If you should take that five o'clock plane
If you end up boarding the plane that leaves at 5 o'clock.


Are we one or two far gone
Is it too late for us to salvage our relationship?


Before you take that five o'clock plane, hey, hey
Before you leave on the plane that departs at 5 o'clock.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: GUNNAR NELSON, MATTHEW GRAY NELSON

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Comments from YouTube:

HitoKiri

this song is underrated.... it's one of the best song of Nelson in my opinion

Jerry

Listening to Nelson's play list in the lockdown remembering my Lt.Brother who passed away in 2013. One of his favourite band😭

Blue Red

Anyone still listening to this lovely song?

kikon robz

It's such a melodious n meaningful song... Thank u for uploading it...👍

BJMallory

I can’t help but think that even tho this is obviously a love song about a woman leaving, it’s also a little bit about their grief in losing their father, Rick Nelson, who died in a plane crash on New Year’s Eve 1985.

TREVORVADER

My brother and I were having the same conversation about this song recently

Mel The Artist

NELSON is so underrated. And good people, too. Bless you both. :)

Arentemsu Aier

I'm here for Nelson songs and albums.. Keep on updating 👍cheers

Val Dudfield

Love this song, yes up there with their best

Loretta Searcy

I love them so much💓💞💕🎤💜💛💚❤️😍

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