SALU, alongside lyricists AKLO and Chaki Zulu, crafts ‘Airplane Mode’ with a mix of determination and self-reflection. The songwriter pens a story of constant movement and ambition, paired with a beat that mirrors the hustle of chasing dreams. The tune highlights the struggle to stay grounded while reaching for the stars.
Airplane Mode
Salu
Airplane Mode Meaning & Lyrics (Salu)
SALU talks about leaving everything behind to chase success, singing, ‘I’m leaving you behind and heading far away, flying as many times as it takes.’ The performer uses the metaphor of an airplane mode to describe cutting off distractions and focusing on the journey ahead, blending personal sacrifices with a relentless drive.
Mata machi kara machi eMoving from town to town again,
Now reach for the lightnow reach for the light
Kono basho kara Take you to the topFrom this place, I’ll take you to the top
dakara ima wa Airplane Mode (Ye)so for now, I’m in Airplane Mode (Ye)
Kimi o nokoshi Far awayI’m leaving you behind and heading far away,
Tobu nando demoflying as many times as it takes
Tsurete ku sono saki eto bring you to what lies beyond,
dakara Swipe to the airplane modeso I’m swiping into airplane mode
Itsu demo hoshi ni natte shimau nanikaSomething’s always on the verge of fading like a star,
Okiru kakuritsu no ue de Money danceas I do the money dance on the edge of what’s possible
Moshikasitara mou nido to ae wa shinaiSince I’m always thinking maybe we’ll never meet again,
Itsumo omou kara itsu datte toushindaiI make sure I’m always staying true to myself
Okay, sorry im a messOkay, sorry I’m a mess
Demo Baby im the bestbut baby, I’m the best
Dore dake matta tte maji kawari nanka ineeNo matter how long you wait, there’s really no one like me
Ushinau mono nakatta ano koro mo ima moI had nothing to lose back then, and I still don’t now
Kono mi kakeru tobu dake Cause im a manI’ll risk it all and just fly, ’cause I’m a man
Kazoku wa noseru aka-chan kara faasuto kurasuI’m putting my family in first class, from the baby on up
Ore ima mo DOSHABURI demo kasa wa sasazuI’m still in the pouring rain, but I won’t use an umbrella
Suteitasu yori daiji ni shiteru What i haveI value what I have more than any social status
KOHH mitaku mata tonde ikuI’m taking off again just like KOHH,
Imma up in the skyheading way up into the sky
Mayonaka no furaitoIt’s a midnight flight,
Nan-zen kiro hanareta Homethousands of miles away from home
Kowagattari nante shiteru hima naiI don’t have a second to waste on being afraid
Ima me o sokezu Open my eyesI won’t look away, I’m opening my eyes now
Yami o saki terasu miraiCutting through the dark to light up the future,
Sono saki e Flyflying to what’s ahead
Mata machi kara machi eMoving from town to town again,
Now reach for the lightnow reach for the light
Kono basho kara Take you to the topFrom this place, I’ll take you to the top
dakara ima wa Airplane Mode (Ye)so for now, I’m in Airplane Mode (Ye)
Kimi o nokoshi Far awayI’m leaving you behind and heading far away,
Tobu nando demoflying as many times as it takes
Tsurete ku sono saki eto bring you to what lies beyond,
dakara Swipe to the airplane modeso I’m swiping into airplane mode
Tondemo tondenakute moWhether I’m flying or not,
Swipe shiteruI’m still swiping
Tondemonai hindoat an unbelievable frequency
Airplane ModeAirplane Mode
datte sa ima no netto shakaiBecause in this digital age we’re living in,
It’s Too Addictiveit’s just too addictive
Mite cha sugu jikan tatsuyou get lost in it and time just vanishes,
Let’s Not Be The Victimsso let’s not be the victims.
Shougeki eizou no renzoku no fiido niIn this endless feed of shocking clips,
Motte kareteru Like kubi ni riidothey’ve got us led around like we’re on a leash.
Hontou kore de ii no?Is this really the life we want?
Matorikkusu suki noJust like we’re stuck in the ‘Matrix’,
Ore ni wa mieru ze Green LightI’ve got a clear view of the green light,
Wake Up Neoit’s time to wake up, Neo.
Tokai no kouen hitori de ChillJust catching a vibe alone in a city park,
Kono ki to onaji I’m Alive kono chiI’m alive on this earth, just like these trees.
Biru no sukima mieta taiyou no hikariSunlight bleeding through the cracks in the skyline,
Tooku no hou kara kanjiru enajiifeeling that energy pulsing from afar.
Hirogete iku Vision To The TopExpanding my vision all the way to the top,
Airplane nanka ja todokanai tokoroto a place no airplane could ever reach.
Kyou mo Looking FreshLooking fresh again today,
Baabaa de hea settogetting my hair faded at the barber’s,
I’m Too Fly sorya Swipe suruI’m way too fly, so yeah, just keep swiping,
Airplane Modeinto Airplane Mode.
Mata machi kara machi eHeading from city to city again,
Now reach for the lightnow I’m reaching for the light.
Kono basho kara Take you to the topI’ll take you to the top from right here,
dakara ima wa Airplane Mode (Ye)so for now, I’m in Airplane Mode.
Kimi o nokoshi Far awayLeaving you behind as I drift far away,
Tobu nando demoI’ll take flight as many times as it takes,
Tsurete ku sono saki eto carry you even further beyond,
dakara Swipe to the airplane modeso just swipe into airplane mode.
Airplane Mode Music Video
‘Airplane Mode’ lyrics offer a powerful anthem about ambition and focus. The song features SALU and is part of a narrative that resonates with anyone chasing their dreams while staying true to themselves.