Planes by Elton John - Lyrics and Translation

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Planes

Elton John

Planes

Song byElton John

in AlbumRare Masters

Lyrics by Bernie Taupin

Oh Jessie I'd like to be

One of those men upon the screen

With an elegant lady and a cafe in Paris

Serving Pernot and Kalua with cream

You can see it I know

All the doors have been closed in my face

And the drinks at the Casbah

Run a mile or more from this place

And oh Jessie won't you look at the planes

Tell me, oh Jessie, is it true what they

That there's a capital G in the name of the game

And the runway's a home for my silver-red plane

And won't you look at the planes

Riding down the skyway

Jessie ain't those wings just fine

Don't it make you want to fly someday

Why friend am I so still

Tied to my job with time to kill

Do I still bear the traces of old Don Quixote

Tilting giants on imaginary hills

LanguageEnglish

Translated byAllen Morningstar

About this Song

Planes by Elton John captures the essence of longing and the feeling of being grounded while watching others take flight both literally and metaphorically. The song delves into themes of aspiration, restlessness, and the desire for freedom and change. The narrator reflects on the planes flying overhead as metaphors for opportunities and dreams that are just out of reach. Poignant moments in the song include reflections on personal growth and the frustration of feeling stuck in one's current circumstances. The song resonates with anyone who has ever felt confined by external factors while yearning to explore new horizons.