Born in the 1970s, he first started playing music with his first band Fluffy Pillows - they split later on, and Ken decided to go solo under the name "Space Kelly". Ken usually uses a different line-up for his shows while he sings all of the songs - thus Space Kelly as an individual *and* a band is used interchangeably. The most frequent band players are Rene Bosom (vocals, guitar), Chris Robinson (guitar, vocals), and Sven Küster (drums). Space Kelly soon became an instant success with the release of their single "Die schönsten Mädchen gibt es in Amsterdam" (rough German translation: There are no girls as beautiful as in Amsterdam) in 1999, and their music is now revelled by indie pop lovers - despite the fact that nearly all of their songs are sung in German. The band has three renowned albums to date: Erster Alles! (2001), S.K.F.C. (2002), and 3 Elken 1 Elfer (2003). Recently released 'My Favourite Songbook vol 2 (2008)' (the first volume was released in 2006) is growing equally popular, and consists of English songs that Ken and his band members did covers of. Although they remain relatively unknown out of Germany and Japan (with Japan being their biggest fanbase) it is inevitable that they will soon become one of the frontiers of popular foreign indie pop.
Leaving On A Jetplane
Space Kelly Lyrics
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All my bags are packed, I′m ready to go, I'm standing here outside your door,
I hate to wake you up to say good-bye.
But the dawn is breaking, it′s early morn, the taxi's waiting He's blowing his horn.
Already I′m so lonesome I could die.
So kiss me and smile for me, tell me that you′ll wait for me, hold me like you'll never let me go.
′Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane, don′t know when I'll be back again. Oh, babe, I hate to go.
There′s so many times I've let you down, so many times I've played around,
I tell you now they don′t mean a thing.
Every place I go I′ll think of you, every song I sing I'll sing for you,
When I come back, I′ll bring your wedding ring.
So kiss me and smile for me, tell me that you'll wait for me, hold me like you′ll never let me go.
'Cause I′m leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again. Oh, babe, I hate to go.
Now the time has come to leave you, one more time let me kiss you,
Then close your eyes, I′ll be on my way.
Dream about the days to come when I won′t have to leave alone,
About the times I won't have to say:
Kiss me and smile for me, tell me that you′ll wait for me, hold me like you'll never let me go.
′Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane, don′t know when I'll be back again. Oh, babe, I hate to go.
I'm leaving on a jet plane, don′t know when I′ll be back again. Oh, babe, I hate to go.
In Space Kelly's song "Leaving On A Jet Plane," the singer is preparing to leave their loved one and go on a journey. They are outside their loved one's door with their bags packed, and they hate to wake them up to say goodbye. The taxi is waiting for them, and the singer is already feeling lonely as they leave. However, they ask their loved one to kiss them and smile for them, telling them that they will wait for them and hold them like they'll never let them go.
The song's lyrics indicate that the singer has let their loved one down multiple times in the past, but it doesn't matter since they've learned the error of their ways. They promise to think of their loved one wherever they go and sing every song for them. When they return, they'll bring a wedding ring. The singer asks their loved one to dream of the days to come where they won't have to leave alone and won't have to say goodbye. They ask their loved one to kiss them and smile for them, saying that they'll wait for them and hold them like they'll never let them go.
The song is an emotional farewell song, as the singer bids farewell to their loved ones before embarking on a journey. It is a popular song that is frequently covered by a variety of artists, and it continues to be a source of comfort for many people who are away from their loved ones.
Line by Line Meaning
All my bags are packed, I'm ready to go, I'm standing here outside your door
I am loaded up with all my things and physically prepared for my departure, but emotionally conflicted about the goodbye I must say to you - hence my lingering outside your door
I hate to wake you up to say good-bye
It pains me to interrupt your sleep and rouse you from your slumber, just to say farewell
But the dawn is breaking, it's early morn, the taxi's waiting He's blowing his horn
Despite my reluctance, morning has arrived and my transportation is impatiently waiting, as indicated by the constant honking of the taxi driver's horn
Already I'm so lonesome I could die
Even before I've left, I feel the overwhelming weight of loneliness without you by my side
So kiss me and smile for me, tell me that you'll wait for me, hold me like you'll never let me go
Before I depart, please give me a warm and loving embrace, a smile to remember you by, and encouraging words that I'll hold onto during my absence
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again. Oh, babe, I hate to go
I'm boarding a plane now, but I have no idea when I'll return. Leaving you behind fills me with immense sorrow and anguish
there's so many times I've let you down, so many times I've played around, I tell you now they don't mean a thing
I have wronged you several times before, maybe even broken your trust, but right now I vow that those acts hold no significance - this departure is not connected to those past mistakes
Every place I go I'll think of you, every song I sing I'll sing for you
Regardless of where I end up, thoughts of you will always occupy my mind and heart, and every tune I hum will be dedicated to you
When I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring
When we reunite, I promise to bring a symbol of commitment and love - a wedding ring for you
Now the time has come to leave you, one more time let me kiss you, then close your eyes, I'll be on my way
The moment for me to depart has arrived, let me give you one final kiss goodbye, then close your eyes as I make my exit
Dream about the days to come when I won't have to leave alone, about the times I won't have to say: kiss me and smile for me, tell me that you'll wait for me, hold me like you'll never let me go
During this time apart, I implore you to dream of our future together when I don't have to leave you behind, and when you won't have to send me off with the same bittersweet ritual of kisses, smiles, and promises of waiting and holding on tight
'Cause I'm leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again. Oh, babe, I hate to go
Once again, I must remind you that my departure is imminent and unknown in duration, and that the pain of parting is unbearable
I'm leaving on a jet plane, don't know when I'll be back again. Oh, babe, I hate to go
Reinforcing the sentiment established throughout the song, I am leaving via airplane with indeterminate return, and I absolutely despise the idea of bidding you farewell
Writer(s): John Denver
Contributed by Brayden H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.