Watching Planes Go By
Lost Time and Broken Foot: A Skyward Journey in Kassi Valazza's Melodic Tale
Lyrics
Michael blames his broken foot on lost time
Michael attributes his broken foot to lost time.
Sitting by the window watching planes go by
Observing airplanes pass by while seated by the window.
In the morning light, in the morning light
Emphasis on the morning light during this observation.
Rock n' Roll pours out the radio
Rock n' Roll emanates from the radio, shaping into sunken hills and UFOs.
Taking shape of sunken hills and ufos
Continued imagery of the music transforming into landscapes and unidentified flying objects.
Watching planes go by, watching planes go by
Repeated observation of watching planes go by.
In the early morning here she comes
A new character, possibly a female, appears in the early morning.
Watch the sky break open see her run
Encouragement to witness the sky breaking open and see her run.
Watching planes go by
Reiteration of the act of watching planes go by.
Watching planes go by
Repetition of the theme of observing airplanes passing.
Michael take it slow and sweet
Advice to Michael to take things slowly and enjoy the sweetness.
soon you'll be on your feet
Assurance that he will soon recover and be on his feet.
Autumn leaves turn to yellow
Transition from summer to autumn, symbolized by leaves turning yellow.
and green turns to jealousy
Metaphorically, the color green transforms into jealousy.
Watching days go by, watching days go by
Continued observation of days passing by.
Ego trips like sunken ships washed ashore
Comparison of egotistical behavior to sunken ships washed ashore.
Salted galleons bold and brass you can't ignore
Reference to bold and noticeable salted galleons (ships) that cannot be ignored.
Feel the rivers rise
Sense of rivers rising, possibly indicating emotional intensity.
Feel the rivers rise
Repetition emphasizing the rising rivers.
In the early morning here she comes
Reintroduction of the female character in the early morning.
Watch the sky break open see her run
Encouragement to witness the sky breaking open again and see her run.
Watching planes go by
Reiteration of watching planes go by.
Watching planes go by
Final repetition of the theme of observing airplanes passing.
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