Yeah Systems check Clear for takeoff

Thursday night a holding pattern in the dark Waiting for the signal waiting for the spark The city lights are diamonds scattered on the floor I'm standing at the threshold of an open door Gravity is heavy pulling on my shoes But the engine's humming singing out the blues Checking all the gauges pressure on the rise Reflection of the future in my tired eyes

Runway 23 clear the path for me Ignite the silver wings set the spirit free Leaving ground at midnight chasing down the sun The countdown has started five four three two one We are defying logic we are burning bright Taking off together into the velvet light

The cabin is quiet but the mind is loud Punching through the ceiling of a heavy cloud Turbulence of worries shaking up the frame But we hold the joystick playing our own game Oxygen is flowing sweeter than the wine Crossing over borders crossing every line Below us is the shadow above us is the star No matter where we’re going we know who we are

Runway 23 clear the path for me Ignite the silver wings set the spirit free Leaving ground at midnight chasing down the sun The countdown has started five four three two one We are defying logic we are burning bright Taking off together into the velvet light

Tower to Pilot You are cleared for higher altitude Maintain velocity Love and Freedom confirmed Over and out

Runway 23 clear the path for me Ignite the silver wings set the spirit free Leaving ground at midnight chasing down the sun The countdown has started five four three two one We are defying logic we are burning bright Taking off together into the velvet light

Wheels up Into the blue Runway 23 Gone