Story Behind The Song
Airport Goodbye was featured in the film Paper Heart and written about a long distance relationship and the feelings that occur when you know it's too late.
Song Description
The song tells of the impossibility of turning back the clock in a relationship - reflecting if I knew then what I know now.
| Song Length |
3:21 |
Genre |
Pop - Alternative, Folk - Contemporary |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Poignant, Cool |
Subject |
Long, Life |
| Similar Artists |
Bob Dylan, Jack Johnson |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
When I was a child
I stumbled as a child
I grew but I have yet to stand
The minutes running by
Playing catch me if you can
All our best days were spent
Making other plans
If I knew what I know now then
I'd go back to that house
we were living in
and hold you in your tracks
when you ask
Say its real love
Real Love
If I knew what I know now
Back Then
When we were in Love
there was never enough
time for you
I was always lost
In the airport goodbye
I didn't think you would fly
I waited at the gate for you to turn Back
If I knew what I know now then
I'd go back to that house
we were living in
and hold you in your tracks
when you ask
Say its real love
Real Love
If I knew what I know now
Back Then
Wide Awake
From the sound of your own heart beating
You can't here it till it breaks
Then it's too late
If I knew what I know now then
I'd go back to that house
we were living in
and hold you in your tracks
when you ask
Say its real love
Real Love
If I knew what I know now
Back Then