Biplanes Lyrics

He wakes up in a cold sweat

He touches the other side of the bed

But there's nothing there, he feels no heart

He looks out at the open door

Love can cause men to do strange things

So from rusty metal he forges wings

And he steals the engine from his wreck of a car

It's not much but it'll get him far

Fix a strong propeller to the front

Double stack the wings instead of one

Steal some gaudy wheels from your automobile

And you will be with her

On the runway, the crack of dawn

The flashing lights and the coloured knobs

Put on your glasses, slip on your hat

Focus on your vital task

Slowly gaining speed and thrust

Tempt to stop but you know you must

Never stop 'til you take flight

You'll dance among the stars tonight

Fix a strong propeller to the front

Double stack the wings instead of one

Jam the joystick down 'til you're lifting off the ground

And soon you'll be with her

High above the mountains, high above the trees

High above the flowers, high above the bees

Tinny toy people playing on the ground

Who have to go about their daily rounds

Thread between the buildings, loop around the clock

Head in her direction, co-ordinates are locked

Blessed speed of Hermes to fly around the world

And boy will reunite with girl

Fix a strong propeller to the front

Double stack the wings instead of one

Know that when you land she'll be there to take your hand

And then you'll be with her

She leaps from the window to your arms

A kiss under a blanket sheet of stars

She looks in your eyes and suddenly you realise

You're finally with her

So fix a strong propeller to the front

Double stack the wings instead of one

To an end his journey's come so they chase after the sun

He's finally with her

Together forever