Paperplain is the alias of analogue-loving Helen Page. The delicately sweet… Read Full Bio ↴Paperplain is the alias of analogue-loving Helen Page. The delicately sweet and dreamy lo-fi folk single '11:30' was released as part of the Too Pure Singles Club and a video containing the track clocked up over a million views on Youtube.

'Helen has one of those voices that feels like she's singing to you personally, and she employs the eight-track to great effect. Her hushed tones and raw talent, hidden behind the hiss and clicks, results in endearingly honest music.' - Vinyl Junky

Paperplain's long awaited EP will be available to buy before 2009 is up!

The Trip
Paperplain Lyrics

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Honey if you get on the plane
Then forget there's a home where you can stay
To go today
What a ways to go today
What a waste

She said if you get on the plane
Then forget this girl with whom you stay

To go today
What a ways to go today
What a waste
And if you know
And if you know

And if you know
And if you know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "The Trip" by Paperplain have a clear message about leaving behind something stable for the sake of adventure, and the potential regret that comes with that decision. The song revolves around a guy who's considering leaving his girlfriend behind to travel somewhere new. His girlfriend pleads with him to stay, saying that he's leaving behind a home where he's loved and welcomed. She tells him that if he chooses to get on the plane, he's making a critical mistake and wasting his life. The girl suspects that if he leaves her behind, he'll eventually realize what he's done and regret it.

The song conveys a feeling of desperation, as the girl is trying to convince her boyfriend to stay and not leave her behind. She's trying to make him see the value in what he already has, and to consider how much he'll be sacrificing if he chooses to go. At the same time, she acknowledges that the decision is ultimately his, and she can't force him to stay. The lyrics have a strong message about the fear of losing something you love and the pain of regretting a major life decision.

Line by Line Meaning

Honey if you get on the plane
If you choose to fly away

Then forget there's a home where you can stay
You may forget the comfort and safety of home

To go today
To make this journey now

What a ways to go today
It's quite a distance to travel today

What a waste
It's a shame to let go of what you already have

She said if you get on the plane
Someone advised you to fly away

Then forget this girl with whom you stay
Remembering the special person you leave behind may slip your mind

And if you know
And if you're aware

And if you know
And if you understand the consequences

And if you know
And if you're conscious of the risk

And if you know
And if you're fully aware of what you're getting into