Panama
The Cat Empire Lyrics


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I was in a plane to Panama
And a fly landed on her thigh
And I thought I brushed it off quite brashly
I introduced myself
And she said her name was sky.

A simple Hi and I could tell
That her plainness was well seamless
And somewhere deep inside
She drove a calm and weightless determination

And to what lands her mind would travel
I don't know but I was so curious
I had to keep on thinking of her floating through the clouds Yeah

I asked her wether she enjoyed being in the air
And airily she answered with an accent so careful
I could feel each syllable while
I love things that seem impossible
I love things that seem impossible
Well I love things that seem impossible
And I love things that seem impossible Yeah

Bridge
Seem impossible
Seem impossible
I love things that seem impossible

And to what lands her mind would travel




I don't know but I was so curious
I had to keep on thinking of her floating through the clouds Yeah

Overall Meaning

The Cat Empire's "Panama" tells the story of a chance encounter between the singer and a mysterious woman on a plane ride to Panama. As the singer brushes off a fly that landed on the woman's thigh, he introduces himself to her and learns that her name is Sky. Despite her plain appearance, the singer senses a deep and calm determination within Sky. He becomes interested in her mind and the places it travels to, imagining her floating through the clouds. When he asks her if she enjoys being in the air, Sky responds that she loves things that seem impossible. This admiration of the impossible seems to intrigue and fascinate the singer, who continues to ponder her until the end of the song.


The lyrics of "Panama" evoke a feeling of wonder and intrigue towards Sky's character. The use of metaphorical language, such as "floating through the clouds," adds to the dream-like and imaginative nature of the song. The idea of loving things that seem impossible also adds to this theme, suggesting that Sky herself might be an elusive and mysterious figure.


Line by Line Meaning

I was in a plane to Panama
I was on a flight to Panama.


And a fly landed on her thigh
A fly came and sat on her lap.


And I thought I brushed it off quite brashly
I tried to remove the fly rather abruptly.


I introduced myself
I greeted her and introduced myself.


And she said her name was sky.
She told me her name was 'Sky'.


A simple Hi and I could tell
Just a small greeting and I could sense.


That her plainness was well seamless
That her simplicity was beautifully effortless.


And somewhere deep inside
And within her soul.


She drove a calm and weightless determination
She had a peaceful and determined attitude.


And to what lands her mind would travel
I wonder where her thoughts wander to.


I don't know but I was so curious
I don't know, but my curiosity was aroused.


I had to keep on thinking of her floating through the clouds Yeah
I couldn't stop imagining her, flying high in the sky.


I asked her whether she enjoyed being in the air
I inquired if she liked flying.


And airily she answered with an accent so careful
She responded with a light tone and a precise accent.


I could feel each syllable while
I was able to comprehend every word.


I love things that seem impossible
I enjoy doing things that others see as impossible.


I love things that seem impossible
I take pleasure in achieving what others deem impossible.


Well I love things that seem impossible
I really love doing what others see as impossible.


And I love things that seem impossible Yeah
I feel happy and excited when I'm doing what others believe is impossible.


Seem impossible
Things that appear impossible.


Seem impossible
Things that are hard to imagine.


I love things that seem impossible
I love doing things that others see as impossible.


And to what lands her mind would travel
I wonder where her thoughts wander to.


I don't know but I was so curious
I don't know, but my curiosity was aroused.


I had to keep on thinking of her floating through the clouds Yeah
I couldn't stop imagining her, flying high in the sky.




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Comments from YouTube:

@schmurzschmurz1431

Beautiful song

@single_daddin_it

Anyone who can help me find the bass tabs to this I’ll forever be in your debt.

@ardyblue

If anyone sees this question, who is the conversation with? The girl on whose thigh the fly sat or the fly herself?

A fly named Sky adds to the beauty of the scene I imagine this song in.
The 'her' thigh has me very intrigued though.

@danielmackin2067

Mind blown

@crutches9755

Thanks to my Auslan teacher to recommending this

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