Airplane Mode
Airplane Mode Reflections: Navigating Life's Turbulence
Lyrics
This one I wrote before I learned how to chill
This song was written before the artist learned how to relax or take it easy.
Hurdle cross an ocean so fast I can even tell
The artist faced a significant challenge or obstacle, possibly metaphorical, that they overcame quickly.
Sidewalk prophet called me don't I know it goes to hell
A person, referred to as a "sidewalk prophet," warned the artist about a situation leading to a negative outcome.
His voice drowns out below the engine
The prophet's voice is overshadowed by the noise of the engine, suggesting a difficulty in heeding warnings or advice.
I put me on airplane mode
The artist puts themselves in airplane mode, a metaphor for disconnecting or distancing from external influences.
So the plane can fly
The airplane is allowed to fly, symbolizing progress or moving forward, while the artist remains disconnected.
Keep me in pacific air
The artist seeks solace in the calm atmosphere at a higher altitude, away from distractions.
There's nothing here I'm grounded by
There's nothing in the current situation that grounds the artist; they are free from limitations.
All the turbulence I stomach
The artist tolerates difficulties or challenges, implying resilience in the face of turbulence.
The rest goes past my head
Things beyond the artist's control are ignored or overlooked, focusing on what matters.
What point is sighing if I know it all blows up
The artist questions the significance of expressing frustration or disappointment if they anticipate a catastrophic outcome.
Seatbelt light ends this tonight
The seatbelt light signifies the end of a journey, and the artist eagerly awaits the landing.
I'm counting down the minutes to landing
The artist is counting down the time until they reach their destination, anticipating a resolution.
I'm understanding that it's up to me
The responsibility for the situation lies with the artist, emphasizing self-awareness and accountability.
What I can't control and I won't let go
The artist refuses to let go of things beyond their control, possibly referring to familiar challenges or problems.
Is even so the devil I know
Accepting the known difficulties is preferable to facing unknown challenges ("the devil I know").
Familiar miseries I keep alive
The artist deliberately maintains familiar miseries, choosing the known over the uncertainty of change.
The wheels touch down on the runway floor
The airplane lands, signifying the end of a journey or phase, and the wheels touch down on solid ground.
A principle I hope I remember
A principle is mentioned, possibly about the inevitability of ups and downs in life.
What goes up must come down I'm gonna try
The artist expresses intent to remember the principle that what goes up must come down.
Until it all blows up
Despite anticipating a negative outcome, the artist acknowledges the inevitability of things falling apart.
I can hurt I can trust that
The artist can endure pain and place trust in a situation even if it leads to a breakdown.
It all blows up all blows up
Repetition of the idea that everything can collapse or fail, reinforcing a sense of impending disaster.
My demise is certain yuh
The artist accepts the certainty of their downfall or failure.
It all blows up all blows up
Reiteration of the theme that everything can collapse or fail, emphasizing the inevitability of a negative outcome.
I can hurt I can trust that
The artist can endure pain and trust despite the anticipated breakdown.
It all blows up all blows up
Repetition of the idea that everything can collapse or fail, emphasizing the inevitability of a negative outcome.
When I can't get enough
When the artist can't satisfy their desires or needs, everything falls apart.
Then it all blows up all blows up
Reiteration of the theme that everything can collapse or fail, emphasizing the inevitability of a negative outcome.
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