Lyrics
i like the window. you like the middle
The singer prefers the window seat, contrasting with the listener's preference for the middle seat.
the aisle seat...
Referencing the aisle seat, suggesting a desire for an empty seat nearby.
well fingers crossed it stays empty
Hoping that the adjacent seat remains unoccupied.
once you freefall
After letting go or experiencing a significant change, there's a possibility of meddling or getting involved.
you might like to meddle
Upon experiencing a change, there's a likelihood of getting involved or interfering.
with the cold breeze comin' on down to our seats
Describing the sensation of a cold breeze reaching their seats.
Referring to chaos or disorder.
wailing hellions what's their problems
Commenting on noisy or disruptive individuals and their issues.
i've got no problems
The singer doesn't have problems currently.
but you, you've always been a keeper
Complimenting the listener, stating they've always been reliable or a good partner.
counting sheep is easy for you
Implying the listener finds it easy to fall asleep by using the technique of counting sheep.
you're a keeper
Reiterating the praise for the listener being a reliable or good partner.
counting down the hours til' we'll just finally feel
Anticipating the time when they will finally feel alone or have time together.
alone
Expressing a desire for solitude or intimacy together.
i like the window, you like the middle
Reiterating the singer's preference for the window seat and the listener's for the middle seat.
the aisle seat...
Referencing the aisle seat again, expressing hope for an empty seat nearby.
well fingers crossed it stays empty
Hoping that the adjacent seat remains unoccupied, echoing the sentiment from earlier in the song.
once you freefall
Similar to line 4, after experiencing a significant change, there's a possibility of getting involved or meddling.
you might like to meddle
After a change, there's a likelihood of getting involved or interfering, echoing line 5.
with the cold breeze comin' on down to our seats
Repeating the sensation of a cold breeze reaching their seats from earlier in the song.
i like the window, you like the middle
Reiterating the singer's preference for the window seat and the listener's for the middle seat, echoing lines 1 and 15.
the aisle seat...
Referencing the aisle seat once more, expressing hope for an empty seat nearby, similar to lines 2 and 16.
well fingers crossed it stays empty
Repeating the hope that the adjacent seat remains unoccupied, echoing lines 3 and 17.
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