V37
vials Lyrics
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Welcome aboard Flight V37 with nonstop service to Vialsland
Please listen carefully to all announcements
And do not remove your headphones until we reach our final destination
As smoking is permitted on this aircraft
We ask that you only smoke gas for the duration of this flight
To ensure the highest air quality for all passenger
In the case of an emergency, or if you are experiencing shortness of breath
Please notify one of our crew members
Who are highly qualified in performing mouth to mouth
We would like to remind you that most side effects are only temporary
And you have nothing to fear
Thank you for choosing Vials Air
We hope you enjoy the ride
Welcome to the future
The opening lyrics to “V37” by Vials casts a dystopian view of the future masked in a commercial airline announcement. The song’s initial lines are reminiscent of any preflight announcement, however, the seemingly innocuous request to only smoke “gas” and the dark undertones of “most side effects are only temporary” foreshadow a danger that awaits. The song is a mixture of surrealism, vivid imagery, and distorted vocals that showcase a future world gone awry. As the song progresses, the announcement becomes more sinister, with the crew urging passengers to remain calm and not to panic in the case of an emergency. The lines “Please notify one of our crew members/ Who are highly qualified in performing mouth to mouth” speak to a post-apocalyptic world where emergency procedures are vastly different from the ones we know today.
The last line of the song, “Welcome to the future,” highlights the grim portent of what is to come. The lyrics of “V37” explore a reality where the line between what is good and evil is blurred, and technology has exceeded humanity’s ability to control it. The song leaves the listener with a sense of unease as it portrays a world that is both familiar and estranged.
Line by Line Meaning
Good evening passengers
Greetings, travelers
Welcome aboard Flight V37 with nonstop service to Vialsland
We are pleased to have you on board Vials Air's direct flight to Vialsland
Please listen carefully to all announcements
We kindly ask you to pay attention to the announcements
And do not remove your headphones until we reach our final destination
Please keep headphones on until we arrive at Vialsland
As smoking is permitted on this aircraft
We allow smoking on this flight, but with a condition
We ask that you only smoke gas for the duration of this flight
Please use only gas for smoking purposes during the whole duration of the flight
To ensure the highest air quality for all passenger
This is to guarantee the best air quality for everyone on board
In the case of an emergency, or if you are experiencing shortness of breath
Should there be an emergency or difficulty in breathing,
Heart palpitations, or dizziness
including heart palpitations or dizziness,
Please notify one of our crew members
Please inform a crew member immediately
Who are highly qualified in performing mouth to mouth
as they are equipped to perform mouth-to-mouth resuscitation
We would like to remind you that most side effects are only temporary
We would like to mention that most side effects are temporary
And you have nothing to fear
and there is no need to worry.
Thank you for choosing Vials Air
We appreciate you choosing Vials Air
We hope you enjoy the ride
We hope you have a pleasant flight
Welcome to the future
Welcome to the future of air travel
Writer(s): Vials Kuysters
Contributed by Aria M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.