Warm in the Wake is comprised of Christopher Rowell (guitar, vocals), James… Read Full Bio ↴Warm in the Wake is comprised of Christopher Rowell (guitar, vocals), James Taylor, Jr. (drums), Daniel Barker (keys), and Andy Barker (bass). We live and make music in Atlanta, GA, but grew up playing in Alabama. Many dark and beautiful days dripped into our youth....shadows of statues, ill histories, hot mountains, movie stars, and the contemplation of earthly pleasures creep into our songs today.

Airport Girl
Warm in the Wake Lyrics

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We climbed a high pass together
Yeah, we climbed a high pass
And you're a lotus flower
In a great expanse

I don't want to liberate
You're as free as it comes
No self-loving artist or distressed ones

Will handle you or your future fun

In mazes and winds of data
Your gaze is a perfect matter

We climbed a high pass together
Yeah, we climbed a high pass
And you're a lotus flower
In a great expanse

There's something real on the inside
Of the concourse fuss
Airport girl, don't let the fatal fatalist
Meddle with your plans

In mazes and winds of data
Your gaze is a perfect matter

Overall Meaning

The song "Airport Girl" by Warm in the Wake is a tribute to a woman who is free-spirited and independent. The opening lyrics, "We climbed a high pass together/ Yeah, we climbed a high pass/ And you're a lotus flower/ In a great expanse," suggest that the singer and the airport girl have been on a journey together and the woman is like a lotus flower, blooming and thriving despite the challenging circumstances.

The lyric, "I don't want to liberate/ You're as free as it comes," shows that the singer recognizes the airport girl's independence and does not want to change it. The woman is capable of taking care of herself, and the singer acknowledges and respects that.

The line "No self-loving artist or distressed ones/ Will handle you or your future fun" suggests that the airport girl is not going to be controlled by anyone, including other artists who might want to work with her or distressed people who might want to take advantage of her.

The repeated lyric "In mazes and winds of data/ Your gaze is a perfect matter" adds to the enigmatic and intriguing nature of the airport girl. She seems to be navigating some challenging situations, but she remains focused and unwavering despite them. Ultimately, the song is a celebration of the airport girl's unique spirit and determination.

Line by Line Meaning

We climbed a high pass together
We went through a difficult time together

Yeah, we climbed a high pass
Yes, we went through a challenging period

And you're a lotus flower
You're a beautiful and peaceful person

In a great expanse
Surrounded by endless possibilities

I don't want to liberate
I don't want to change who you are

You're as free as it comes
You're already completely free

No self-loving artist or distressed ones
No one who's obsessed with themselves or suffering will control you

Will handle you or your future fun
Will interfere with your life or your enjoyment of it

In mazes and winds of data
In the complicated and ever-changing world of information

Your gaze is a perfect matter
Your way of looking at things is clear and precise

There's something real on the inside
There's something genuine within you