
"
Upwards Over the Mountain" by Iron and Wine.
So I must admit, the song I chose to couple this image with, thematically, really has nothing to do with the photo. The song is more about a mother/child relationship and letting the child take wing and set themselves on their own path. It's the way that that is related though that i felt there was some connection. The character of the song is relating a series of glimpses into his personal history involving his mother, asking her not to worry. I feel like flying is such a liberating experience. I still smile like a little kid every time the plane takes off, as everyone else ducks their head into a book or magazine, not reveling in the magic of taking flight.
I feel like above the ground, like that, your perspective is opened, you see the bigger picture and stand outside yourself, observing, reflecting rather than being an active participant in the world below, just like in the song, as the narrator reflects on events in his life.
Life only recommences once you touch down, you're heading to your destination or your next connection... The rhythm of the song lulls me too. anyway, agree or disagree, that's just how i see it.
I also kind of decided that "On Your Wings" by Iron and Wine would work well with this too...
"Sons are like birds,
flying always over the mountain..."