At the Airport Safe and Sound
by @jeremykazoo
Skirmish: Airport (@troubadette)Liner Notes
This was so much fun. Combined this prompt with one Oblique Strategy card (Emphasize the flaws) and we have a ballad about a pilot who is too afraid of heights to fly.
Lyrics
My fear Is a little binding It's held me back I have a panic attack Everytime I'm Up real high That's a real problem When you work for the airline But this pilot appreciates As little air time as I can take
Some men dream to soar the skies, conquer the moon and float on high But when I look at the ground I can't keep dinner down I'll stay at the airport safe and sound.
It can be lonely In the pilots lounge Because no wants to talk work With an acrophobic jerk I'll just sit on this squeaky gate chair
Some men dream to soar the skies, conquer the moon and float on high But when I look at the ground The whole world starts spinning ’round I'll stay at the airport safe and sound.
This is your captain speaking I hope you're enjoying your flight today The attendants will soon be attending While I'm safely flying from the ground remotely.
Some men dream to soar the skies, conquer the moon and float on high I start acting like I'm drowned Everytime that I look down I'll stay at the airport safe and sound.
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I love the twist of having him be a remote pilot. This is a great story.
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Because no wants to talk work With an acrophobic jerk This is a GLORIOUS couplet, I love it so much.
This is such a fun take on the airport prompt - I love storytelling songs, and this one is absolutely delightful. The spoken section of "this is your captain speaking..." is pure gold.
Great tune! Thanks for taking part in my skirmish!
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I love Oblique Strategies. If in doubt, ask Brian !! I love the remote piloting. This is funny and engaging and it has kazoo !!Great skirmish.
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This almost like a new companion for Alice in wonderland's lion and tin man - the pilot with vertigo ! This was an unusual, quirky song which will stick with me a while! Good playing. Good song!
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What a silly song haha. You nailed the delivery of an unsteady man who took the wrong job, somehow, because being a pilot takes a while. I wonder if he’s ever going to recover…. Cheers man, great skirmish track
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Love the kind of boogie woogie feel to the guitar. What a fun song concept - great take on the prompt. These lyrics are cracking me up! Your vocal delivery really sells it so well. Ha love the spoken word. Kazoo to close us out - yes! Great skirmish!
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Fun song, great story, you know the character of the pilot. Funny thing, a couple days ago I wrote a song with the line this is your captain speaking. Just randomly came to me.