“Airplanes” by B.o.B (ft. Hayley Williams)
B.o.B’s “Airplanes” sees the narrator wishing to have back the once simple, normal life he had prior to experiencing all the glitz and glamour of becoming a famous rapper.
The chorus of the song highlights how he desperately needs to make some wishes while a shooting star passes. In its absence however, he prefers to make his wish by pretending that an airplane is a shooting star.
Apparently, the artist, having gained all the fame and success he once craved for, realizes that he misses the times when his life was simple. He wishes he could go back to the time when he rapped solely based on passion rather than for the politics it has now become.
“Airplanes” Facts
Writing: B.o.B penned this with the following:
- One Love Kinetics
- DJ Frank E
- Alex da Kid
Production: Alex
Album/EP: B.o.B’s “B.o.B Presents: The Adventures of Bobby Ray” (which is his debut studio album)
Release: 13th April, 2010
Artists: B.o.B (primary) and Hayley Williams (featured)
Did B.o.B release “Airplanes” as a single?
Yes. It was one of the six singles he released from his debut album.
Mammoth Chart Success
“Airplanes” hit number 1 in the following countries:
- United Kingdom
- Scotland
- New Zealand
- Israel
- Czech Republic
Performance on the Hot 100
“Airplanes” reached number 2 in Canada’s Hot 100 charts as well as that of the United States’.
Did “Airplanes” win a Grammy?
No. However, its sequel titled “Airplanes, Part II” was nominated for a Grammy. This version featured Eminem. It also featured Hayley Williams on vocals.
