Lyrics
Off to the airport to check in the bags
Preparing to depart for the airport and checking in luggage.
Proud of my suntan and good times I've had
Feeling proud of a suntan and recalling enjoyable experiences.
Laying on beaches and writing out cards
Relaxing on beaches and sending postcards.
Back to the humdrum and bashing out cars
Returning to ordinary life, involving routine tasks like fixing cars.
Into the aircraft I look for my seat
Searching for a seat inside the aircraft.
A nervous tension builds inside me
Experiencing nervous tension as the journey progresses.
Onto the runway I pretend I'm elsewhere
Imagining being somewhere else while the plane taxis on the runway.
In minutes we're flying through the hot evening air
Quickly flying through the warm evening air after takeoff.
Down there toy town the twinkle of lights
Observing the lights of a small town from above.
The long white beaches of holiday time
Noting the extended beaches typical of vacation time.
Suddenly someone has pulled out a gun
An abrupt event, someone brandishing a gun, disrupts the journey.
His shout for attention has everyone stunned
The person with the gun demands attention, shocking everyone.
Hands on our heads there's a new kind of fear
In response, passengers follow safety procedures with hands on heads.
We're over the barrel with the hits of the year
Metaphorically, passengers feel trapped or pressured by the "hits of the year," possibly symbolizing challenges or crises.
Held up to ransom assured we'll be safe
Assurance that passengers will be safe during the hostage situation.
The yellow ribbon comes out again
A symbolic yellow ribbon, often associated with hope and remembrance, is mentioned.
How many gods can there be in one sky
Raising a philosophical question about the existence of multiple gods in the sky.
All so important and all so involved
Reflecting on the significance and complexity of various gods.
Here on a trigger a disciple of fear
An individual with power and influence, potentially representing fear or control.
As we wait without knowing if we're hits of the year
Uncertainty about whether the passengers will be remembered or remembered positively as the "hits of the year."
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