The debut album An Airplane Carried Me To Bed is a step into the past, the documented account of a shy boy from Minnesota with more hopes and dreams than he knew what to do with. When you listen to this record, you can hear naivety, innocence, inexperience and the wide-eyed imaginings of a wishful thinker.
It is both light and dark, optimistic and melancholy. Unpolished and dusty, it is an antique and therefore holds a truly unique and graceful aesthetic within. Though there has always been just one artist behind the music....before there was Owl City there was Sky Sailing.
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A Little Opera Goes A Long Way
Sky Sailing Lyrics
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An echo from the hall
And I'll paint you
A dream scape on your bedroom wall
Pretend you're not alone
Like you are center-stage on Broadway
Cause when you're on your own
I'll meet you
Where the page proclaims the end
And I'll make due
With the fractions my reactions bend
Pretend you're not alone
Like you are center-stage on Broadway
Cause when you're on your own
A little opera goes a long way
I'll capsize this high rise
And weld the cable car
And I'll drive down
To some southwestern town
And end up where you are
Pretend you're not alone
Like you are center-stage on Broadway
Cause when you're on your own
A little opera goes a long way
I'll reset
Your silhouette
And be your carousal
So hold onto
Your florescent view
And if you slip and fall
I will catch you
In "A Little Opera Goes A Long Way," Sky Sailing, also known as Adam Young, offers a message of hope and comfort to someone who may be feeling lost or alone. The lyrics provide a metaphorical escape from reality, with promises of dreams painted on bedroom walls, meeting at the end of a book, and traveling across the country to be with the intended recipient. The mention of "operas" suggests that even in the most difficult moments, a little bit of drama or entertainment can go a long way in lifting us from our worries.
The repeated refrain of "pretend you're not alone" emphasizes the importance of feeling connected to others, even if it means imagining oneself on Broadway. The lines "I'll reset your silhouette, and be your carousel" suggest the theme of starting over and finding new joy in life. Young also acknowledges the possibility of "slipping and falling" but promises to be there as a support system when needed.
Overall, the song is a reminder to embrace imagination and creativity as a means of coping and finding comfort in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll save you
I'll come to your rescue and offer assistance.
An echo from the hall
A faint sound that can be heard from a distance.
And I'll paint you
I'll create an image for you to visualize.
A dream scape on your bedroom wall
A beautiful picture that transcends real life to provide solace and comfort within your personal space.
Pretend you're not alone
Ignore the negative feelings of loneliness.
Like you are center-stage on Broadway
Feel confident, deserving of attention and love.
Cause when you're on your own
When you're feeling isolated and alone.
A little opera goes a long way
Small things can make a big impact on your mood and outlook.
I'll meet you
I will travel to your location.
Where the page proclaims the end
At a point where it seems like there's no other hope.
And I'll make due
I'll make the most of the situation with what I have.
With the fractions my reactions bend
With the small pieces of positivity that I can muster.
I'll capsize this high rise
I'll shake up this overwhelming and daunting encasement of negativity.
And weld the cable car
I'll fix your damaged or broken means of transportation.
And I'll drive down
I'll hit the road and go on a journey.
To some southwestern town
To a more peaceful and unknown location.
And end up where you are
I'll eventually find my way to you.
I'll reset
I'll change your perception of things.
Your silhouette
Your physical appearance or outline.
And be your carousal
I'll be your fun and entertaining companion.
So hold onto
Keep faith and don't give up.
Your florescent view
Your bright and hopeful outlook on life.
And if you slip and fall
And if things don't go according to plan.
I will catch you
I'll always be there to catch you when you fall and support you through difficult times.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG
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