Cessna
Unified Theory Lyrics


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Flight, oh captain please remember my name for the clouds
Safe, with wings of wax, I trust in the sun over me
Fast, I'm so elated, days I have saved on these wings,
Choice, the chair I'm strapped to, falling my way into God
God knows that I cannot fly
Streaming through conscience and I God knows that I cannot fly
Fuel, and simple thoughts, I've tried to forget in the sky
Choice, the chair I'm strapped to falling my way into God
I'm going down





Overall Meaning

The song "Cessna" by Unified Theory is a reflection of the human desire to fly and reach new heights, both metaphorically and literally. The lyrics depict a person who is flying in a Cessna plane, trusting their life to the wings made of wax and the sun shining above. The person is elated and filled with excitement, having saved days by choosing to fly instead of taking a longer route. However, amidst the thrill, there is also fear and uncertainty, as the person acknowledges that they cannot truly fly on their own. They are merely strapped to a chair, falling their way into God's hands.


The concept of flying can be seen as a symbol of ambition and aspiration. Just like the person in the song, we all have goals and dreams that we strive towards. But in order to achieve them, we must take risks and trust in something greater than ourselves. The fear and uncertainty that comes with pursuing our dreams is also highlighted in the song, as we acknowledge our own limitations and the inevitability of failure.


Overall, "Cessna" is a poignant reminder that the pursuit of our goals requires both courage and humility. We must be willing to take flight, but we must also acknowledge our own limitations and trust in something greater than ourselves in order to truly soar.


Line by Line Meaning

Flight, oh captain please remember my name for the clouds
I request the attention of the pilot to take me high up in the air among the clouds.


Safe, with wings of wax, I trust in the sun over me
I feel secure with these fragile wings made of wax, relying on the sun to guide my flight to safety.


Fast, I'm so elated, days I have saved on these wings
I feel exhilarated by the speed of my flight, covering distances in mere days that would have otherwise taken me much longer.


Choice, the chair I'm strapped to, falling my way into God
I made the decision to be seated in this aircraft and now I am entrusting my fate to a higher power.


God knows that I cannot fly
Despite my confidence in aviation and the technology behind it, I acknowledge that I am not inherently capable of flight without assistance.


Streaming through conscience and I God knows that I cannot fly
Through my consciousness, I recognize my limitations in the air without divine intervention.


Fuel, and simple thoughts, I've tried to forget in the sky
I have attempted to push aside thoughts of fuel running out and other potential issues while soaring amidst the clouds.


Choice, the chair I'm strapped to falling my way into God
I chose to sit in this seat and now I am facing an uncertain outcome, leaving it in the hands of a higher power.


I'm going down
I am in a state of decline, likely indicating that the aircraft is experiencing issues and may crash.




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