| Air Traffic – Empty Space Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Okay, I didn't sleep last night so my interpretation might be off. Somehow I have the feeling this is about a very difficult delivery where the mother and the child almost die ('"you've done enough, he's breathing on his own"). The verses between the refrain are about the father's feelings of anguish and helplessness ("chaos, panic, pain, fear"). In the end doctors advise them to not have another child because it might be too dangerous ("one more like this could be the end"). Of course it could be about drugs and OD, but that's so not original! Besides, my wife had a horrible first delivery, so I can see where my interpretation comes from. I don't like most of Air Traffic's other songs much, but this one is nice. I heard it while translating a French drama comedy called Clara Sheller (a bit like Ally McBeal but more serious, and in French). The song is played at the end of the episode when two of the male characters undress each other and have sex, one of them a straight guy who does it for the first time. I still noticed and liked the song! Amazing! Well done, Air Traffic! ;-) Last thing: Isn't he singing "I owe you everything I have" instead of "I leave everything I have"? |
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