The Queenstons is an alias of Emma Essex under the Halley Labs label. They … Read Full Bio ↴The Queenstons is an alias of Emma Essex under the Halley Labs label. They were originally envisioned a "duo" comprised of Renard and Jackal Queenston, but that was later ignored and the alias is currently portrayed as the "Figurehead" design. They produce anthem style drum and bass with influences from liquid DnB and trancestep, many times much happier than the other drum and bass alias Jackal Queenston. The Queenstons is also one of the few aliases that has original vocals.

I Prefer the Sky
The Queenstons Lyrics

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I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...

(Now it's our turn to kick some tail!)

I prefer the sky...

I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...

(Now for a little payback!)

I'm movin' fast, I'm leavin' now
Gone in a blast, I'll teach you how
To break the barrier of everything we know
I'm movin' fast, I'm leavin' now
Gone in a blast, I'll teach you how
Movin' as fast as we can possibly go

(I can't let you do that, Star Fox!)

I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...

(Now for a little payback!)

I'm movin' fast, I'm leavin' now
Gone in a blast, I'll teach you how
To break the barrier of everything we know
I'm movin' fast, I'm leavin' now
Gone in a blast, I'll teach you how
Movin' as fast as we can possibly go

(I can't let you do that, Star Fox!)

I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...

(Now it's our turn to kick some tail!)

I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...
I prefer the sky...

(Falco here, I’m fine.)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Queenstons's song I Prefer the Sky seem to be inspired by the video game Star Fox 64, specifically the levels that take place in the sky. The repetition of the phrase "I prefer the sky" may refer to the desire of the game's characters to be airborne, rather than grounded on the planet below. The lyrics seemingly take on the persona of the game characters, with them moving fast, leaving in a blast, and teaching the listener how to break the barriers of everything we know. This can be interpreted as encouraging the listener to push themselves beyond their limits and reach new heights.

The inclusion of quotes from the game, such as "Now it's our turn to kick some tail" and "I can't let you do that, Star Fox" further cement the connection between the song and the game. The sudden appearance of a spoken message from a character in the game, Falco, adds to this connection and may be interpreted as a nod to fans of the game.

Overall, the lyrics to I Prefer the Sky seem to be a celebration of the thrill of flying and pushing oneself to new heights and breaking boundaries. It's a fitting theme for a song inspired by a video game about space battles and exploration.

Line by Line Meaning

I prefer the sky...
Reiterating the preference for the sky over any other place or thing.

(Now it's our turn to kick some tail!)
Expression of readiness and determination to fight back after an altercation.

I'm movin' fast, I'm leavin' now
Acting swiftly, departing immediately.

Gone in a blast, I'll teach you how
Departing in a hurry, with the intention of demonstrating a lesson or a thing.

To break the barrier of everything we know
Intention to surpass limits and push boundaries to explore the unknown.

Movin' as fast as we can possibly go
Moving at the maximum speed possible.

(I can't let you do that, Star Fox!)
Stopping someone from taking an action that would adversely affect a scenario or situation.

(Falco here, I’m fine.)
Presence and condition update from a character named Falco in a communication.

Contributed by Gabriel K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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