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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I Live Alone
Sky Sailing Lyrics
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'Cause all those cold days returned with their old ways of causing
New apathy
I live alone, I live alone
She was 21, wishing she lived by the sun, the sand and the sea
So I suggested she'd move out fast and not be the last
I live alone, I live alone
I live alone, I live alone
Sweet summer day
I'm so afraid
So take me away
We were 17, longing to live in between
The earth and the stars
So I suggested we'd grow up fast and not be the last
And look where we are
With no connection I saw your reflection at home
In my bedroom mirror
And I felt young again when I saw what we could've been
In all of those years
I live alone, I live alone
I live alone, I live alone
The first verse of Sky Sailing's "I Live Alone" sets the stage for the rest of the song, with the singer feeling lost and isolated. He is 22 years old and unable to sleep, as he is surrounded by memories of past "cold days" that have caused him to become apathetic. The repetition of the phrase "I live alone" in the chorus emphasizes the loneliness that he is feeling, as he is left with nothing but his own thoughts in the quiet of night.
The second verse introduces another character, a woman who is also longing for something more than her current circumstances. She dreams of living by the sun, sand, and sea, and the singer suggests that she should leave and "be free." The repetition of the chorus in this verse highlights that the singer is not the only one feeling alone and disconnected from the world.
The bridge of the song takes listeners back in time to when the singer and the woman were 17 years old, dreaming of living between the earth and the stars. The singer again suggests that they should grow up fast and not be left behind. However, now there is a sense of regret as the singer sees her reflection in his bedroom mirror and realizes what they could have been in all those lost years.
Overall, "I Live Alone" is a song about loneliness, regret, and missed opportunities. The repetition of the chorus creates a haunting and melancholy tone, emphasizing the isolation that the singer and others around him are feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
I was 22, alone with nothing to do and I couldn't sleep
At 22, I was aimless and restless, unable to sleep as the cold, uninviting days of winter sapped my energy and inspiration.
'Cause all those cold days returned with their old ways of causing
New apathy
The dull, chilly weather had returned, and with it came a sense of emotional detachment and disinterest that weighed heavily on my soul.
She was 21, wishing she lived by the sun, the sand and the sea
So I suggested she'd move out fast and not be the last
To leave and be free
My friend, who dreamed of a life by the beach, took my advice to heart and left without hesitation to start anew and find true freedom away from a stagnant environment.
Sweet summer day
I'm so afraid
So take me away
On a beautiful summer day, I found myself feeling anxious and uncertain, yearning for a change of scenery to help ease my fears and worries.
We were 17, longing to live in between
The earth and the stars
So I suggested we'd grow up fast and not be the last
And look where we are
As teenagers, we shared a desire to reach for the stars and live life to the fullest, so I urged us to mature quickly and pursue our passions relentlessly. Now, years later, we can see how far we've come and how much we've accomplished.
With no connection I saw your reflection at home
In my bedroom mirror
And I felt young again when I saw what we could've been
In all of those years
Though we had lost touch, I caught a glimpse of my friend's image in my mirror and was instantly reminded of the hope and potential that once thrived between us. Seeing what could have been led me to feel a sense of youthful nostalgia and longing.
I live alone, I live alone
Throughout all of these experiences, I have remained largely solitary and self-reliant, living on my own and charting my own course in life.
I live alone, I live alone
Despite occasional interactions and meaningful connections with others, I still feel a deep sense of independence and self-sufficiency, thriving in my solitude and carving my own path forward.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG
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