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Guster — Airport Song
Album: Goldfly
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Released: 1997
Length: 3:18
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Glad you made it, welcome to the farm
Who's your daddy, I'm your daddy now
I'm here seeking only what I need
In your mind is where I'll plant my seed
It's for sure.

Let me keep you in this place you'll be better off this way
I will keep you warm and safe, you'll be better off this way
You learn to love the price you pay
Trust me dear you're better off this way

Put to bed the sun and sister moon
I'll be hiding in your dirty room
I'll go there seeking only what I need
La de da we'll stay there 'til we bleed
It's for sure

Let me keep you in this place, you'll be better off this way
I will keep you warm and safe, you'll be better off this way
I will not wake you from your sleep,
Leave you wandering counting sheep
No more sad and sunshine days
Trust me dear, you're better off this way

You'll be selling books at the airport.
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 BoFiS wrote:

Just be sure to bring ping pong balls for full effect ;-)

Wow, glad I looked this up: "The sounds of a ping pong game can be heard during the outro of the song. A Guster fan tradition involves throwing ping pong balls onstage during this part of the song when played live. Another aspect of live performances includes a pitch change on Miller's vocal mic to cause a sort of demonic effect. Furthermore, the band plays a disco dance groove to extend the song to roughly six minutes."
Posted 1 year ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
They still do this one in concert. Just as good today as it was then.

 
Just be sure to bring ping pong balls for full effect ;-)
Posted 8 years ago by BoFiS    [ Reply ]
Sssswwwoooooon!!!
Posted 8 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
We're only making plans for Nigella. 
Posted 8 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Sounds a lot like Pinback only not quite as good.
Posted 8 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]

Posted 10 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
They still do this one in concert. Just as good today as it was then.
Posted 10 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
how did this revoltingly poor tune come to ruin my morning's listening?
Posted 10 years ago by adpucci    [ Reply ]
Very unhealthy lyrics  non?

All a bit yukky for me
Posted 11 years ago by crazy_cat    [ Reply ]
 Byronape wrote:

Still like it and it's still the only non-happyish song I've heard from Guster.  I suppose it makes sense that they would have some.  Even Jimmy Buffet has to have a morning after Margaritaville night. 
 

Little late in responding to this, but this is not the only melancholy song of Guster's off this album.  There is "Demons", "Getting Even" and "Rocketship" as well...all pretty solid tunes by the way...
Posted 11 years ago by e_b    [ Reply ]
 justsomeone wrote:


Romeotuma, apparently, has checked out from his hotel room and left the building...
 

I have been saved!  Everybody in my church loves this song...

Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
 (former member) wrote:


Everybody in my hotel room loves this song...

 
 

Romeotuna, apparently, has checked out from his hotel room and left the building...
Posted 12 years ago by justsomeone    [ Reply ]
i give this one an "eh". 
they have many other much better songs. 
Posted 12 years ago by amyvoscas    [ Reply ]
What number should I choose for "tedious, alternating with annoying?" 
Posted 12 years ago by colt4x5    [ Reply ]

Stephen Fry believes this is a very bad song and urges you not to listen to it:

Stephen Fry  
"This is a very bad song and I urge you not to listen to it." 

Such avuncular genius.  
Posted 12 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
This one I could live without.
Posted 12 years ago by cmulder    [ Reply ]
the lyrics really start off with some idiocy...
Posted 12 years ago by Giselle62    [ Reply ]
 Byronape wrote:
This is the first not-happy sounding song I've heard from Guster.  Interesting.
 
Still like it and it's still the only non-happyish song I've heard from Guster.  I suppose it makes sense that they would have some.  Even Jimmy Buffet has to have a morning after Margaritaville night. 
Posted 12 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
This is the first not-happy sounding song I've heard from Guster.  Interesting.
Posted 13 years ago by Byronape    [ Reply ]
 RadioDoc wrote:
Awwwww.....Bill.  You cut off the ping pong. {#Grumpy}
 

It's still there - a little odd to hear it at the end of a song, but it's there.
Posted 13 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
Awwwww.....Bill.  You cut off the ping pong. {#Grumpy}
Posted 14 years ago by RadioDoc    [ Reply ]
 auburntigerrich wrote:
First Guster song I ever heard, back in the nineties. Brings me back.
 
right there with you! my mind always follows this with songs like Fake Plastic Trees and the Fire Maple Song

Posted 15 years ago by jenakle    [ Reply ]
 Leslie wrote:
That's a ping pong game at the end. Did you catch it? Love it.
 
I heard it too!
And it only took me 5 years from your post Leslie. {#Lol}
Posted 15 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
same loop playing now as noted in previous post
Posted 15 years ago by martinc    [ Reply ]
 passsion8 wrote:
Okay, add "such great heights"...Is bill Osama Bin Layen dormant waitin' to strike again?
 
Looks like Bill took your advice:

8:08 am - The Postal Service - Such Great Heights
8:05 am - Guster - Airport Song
7:59 am - Alpinestars - Burning Up
7:56 am - Country Joe & The Fish - Flying High
7:52 am - Stephen Stills - Treetop Flyer

Posted 15 years ago by cmrump    [ Reply ]
Weird, unsettled, pastiche of REM, The Police, Nirvana, Weezer, and the Replacements. Not my favorite of theirs - seems like they've grown a lot since '98.
Posted 15 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Long time since I heard this song last
thanks Bill 
Posted 15 years ago by cambraca    [ Reply ]
dirty...oh so dirty...
Posted 16 years ago by kelty    [ Reply ]
Heavy on cliches.  
Posted 16 years ago by westslope    [ Reply ]
"...every day is a winding road..." anyone else hearing Sheryl Crow?
Posted 16 years ago by MediaGrrl    [ Reply ]
First Guster song I ever heard, back in the nineties. Brings me back.
Posted 17 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
TimeWaster wrote:
The first 30 seconds of this song made me want to purchase this album. I am heading to iTunes as soon as I'm done posting this. I hope it's as good as "Keep It Together" or "Ganging Up On The Sun". Thanks, RP, for making me spend more money.
It's a great album; lots of nice songs. But it's much more stripped down than their others---congo/bongo/djembe (or whatever) drums only.
Posted 17 years ago by bobbyghanouj    [ Reply ]
The first 30 seconds of this song made me want to purchase this album. I am heading to iTunes as soon as I'm done posting this. I hope it's as good as "Keep It Together" or "Ganging Up On The Sun". Thanks, RP, for making me spend more money.
Posted 17 years ago by TimeWaster    [ Reply ]
C57BL6 wrote:
the last set of treetop flyer/midnight flyer/burning up/airport song.... hmmm.. any ideas? i have some macabre ones...
Okay, add "such great heights"...Is bill Osama Bin Layen dormant waitin' to strike again?
Posted 17 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
the last set of treetop flyer/midnight flyer/burning up/airport song.... hmmm.. any ideas? i have some macabre ones...
Posted 17 years ago by C57BL6    [ Reply ]
zarathustra wrote:
like to hear more...
Also sprach Zarathustra
Posted 17 years ago by ThePoose    [ Reply ]
great song to wake me up from a boring friday of work and get me psyched for happy hour!
Posted 17 years ago by buckeyes    [ Reply ]
I like this song, but actually prefer the live version off the Maine CD. This version doesn't sound as meaty and the ending is a little more anti-climatic. Still, it's good to hear. ^_^ Go Bill, go!
Posted 18 years ago by chirpie    [ Reply ]
what a train wreck at the end...and sounds like Ozzie Osborne doing vocals but I like this band anyway
Posted 18 years ago by yclept    [ Reply ]
ObsidianInfinity wrote:
Guster's one of my favorite bands .. but I consider this one of their worst songs!
They are pretty good, and this is pretty bad, I agree
Posted 18 years ago by strick    [ Reply ]
Not a Guster fan at all, yet this is very nice. Decent music, yes.
Posted 18 years ago by meloman    [ Reply ]
This things gets up and moves. I like it.
Posted 18 years ago by Odyzzeuz    [ Reply ]
"You're be selling books at the airport." I met one of those guys once. Damn irritating fellow, tried to sell me some hare krishna books and he would just not accept no for an answer. Geez.
Posted 18 years ago by Darkmatter    [ Reply ]
Guster's one of my favorite bands .. but I consider this one of their worst songs!
Posted 18 years ago by ObsidianInfinity    [ Reply ]
sonasona wrote:
saw guster play with the boston pops symphony...such an incredible show. 'two points' was amazing. hope they do it again!
Hell yeah brotha!
Posted 18 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
Saw Guster play with the Boston Pops last year, amazing show. Also at UMD, their first "Stadium Rock" show, Black Eyed Peas opened for 'em. Spectacular shows, and all around sweet ass group. Lovin' it!
Posted 18 years ago by TobalMoreno    [ Reply ]
What a bunch of friggin' noise at the end- Yuck.
Posted 18 years ago by strick    [ Reply ]
I love Guster...their old stuff especially. The best part of this song is the ping pong ball noise at the end. You know, where they used an actual ping pong ball. :) And also the line, "you'll be selling books at the airport." Genius.
Posted 18 years ago by JTRox8    [ Reply ]
saw guster play with the boston pops symphony...such an incredible show. 'two points' was amazing. hope they do it again!
Posted 19 years ago by sonasona    [ Reply ]
This group rocks! Be sure to rent/borrow/buy their live concert dvd. It is most excellent. Good drivin tunes...
Posted 19 years ago by jbo    [ Reply ]
Who's your daddy? I like it!
Posted 19 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
mkd wrote:
good piece, but reminds me crowded house "weather with you"
really? I like Crowded House but why does every second comment refer to them? Credit where credit is due, but overkill will kill the bill.
Posted 19 years ago by NoEnzLefttoSplit    [ Reply ]
good piece, but reminds me crowded house "weather with you"
Posted 19 years ago by mkd    [ Reply ]
Ooh, there's a DuranDuran thang goin' on there. (middle/vocals only)
Posted 19 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
RPsavedme wrote:
if you haven't already, catch these guys live next time they're in town
Even if you have, see them again
Posted 19 years ago by BoFiS    [ Reply ]
if you haven't already, catch these guys live next time they're in town
Posted 19 years ago by RPsavedme    [ Reply ]
Leslie wrote:
That's a ping pong game at the end. Did you catch it? Love it.
who won?
Posted 19 years ago by bubble_headed_beach_blond    [ Reply ]
timcolson wrote:
You're right... this snog really is good. ;-) Until the harmonization came in, I didn't realize it was Guster. Saw them live in San Francisco years ago. The drummer is an amazing-to-watch freak-show -- bare hands for everything -no sticks. Wild. Snoggy.
"Snoggy?!? That's just sick good. (oooh, this is fun! thanks jerzey!)
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
serenity5 wrote:
This snog is great. That's all there is to it. 8)
You're right... this snog really is good. ;-) Until the harmonization came in, I didn't realize it was Guster. Saw them live in San Francisco years ago. The drummer is an amazing-to-watch freak-show -- bare hands for everything -no sticks. Wild. Snoggy.
Posted 20 years ago by timcolson    [ Reply ]
Really like the way they let loose at the end. Good stuff from a band that continues to impress.
Posted 20 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Guster! And some GOOD Guster too! One of my favorite bands for a long time, great live shows as well! This song and others from the first 2 albums are the best, play some more!
Posted 20 years ago by Stevo    [ Reply ]
This snog is great. That's all there is to it. 8)
Posted 20 years ago by serenity5    [ Reply ]
panda wrote:
Why the hell hadnÂ't I heard this band before??!!!!!%@#*&º!!!!!! Darn good.
I've been a big fan of Guster for what seems like forever now. I own and enjoy every album. Do yourself a favour and pick up an album or two. Very fun listening (and singing along if you're into that sort of thing). My favourites are Goldfly and Lost and Gone Forever. As far as non-musical instruments being used in their other songs: I know that the band has at least used typewriters and a child's toy that jingles when you shake it (the songs escape me right now).
Posted 20 years ago by amznandy    [ Reply ]
Why the hell hadnÂ't I heard this band before??!!!!!%@#*&º!!!!!! Darn good.
Posted 20 years ago by panda    [ Reply ]
That's a ping pong game at the end. Did you catch it? Love it.
Posted 20 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
I wish I heard some Guster when I listen to RP. Oh well. It's just so exciting to hear the boys on the radio rather than my stereo.
Posted 20 years ago by underwhelmed    [ Reply ]
I have not heard this in a while. Always liked the drums in this.
Posted 20 years ago by cpn    [ Reply ]
Ooohhh! I like it!
Posted 21 years ago by btc9183    [ Reply ]
Long time listener, first time poster. This song drew me out of lurking... My main complaint of RP over the past few years (where has the time gone?) has been the fact that you don't play guster! Well I guess somewhere along the lines things changed (Summer, 03?) for the better! I guess it is better late than never. I hope to hear more Guster who has been one my favorite bands over the years.
Posted 21 years ago by GoIU    [ Reply ]
like to hear more...
Posted 21 years ago by zarathustra    [ Reply ]
Excellent upload if I do say so myself
Posted 21 years ago by OlSpazzy    [ Reply ]