"Hold That Plane" is a song by the American blues musician Buddy Guy. The lyrics depict the frustration and annoyance the narrator feels towards the noise of jet engines interrupting his peaceful mornings. The repetition of the lines "Please don't let those jet-engines start" and "You know, it almost drives me out of my mind" emphasizes the narrator's plea for silence. The song suggests that the narrator's mornings have been consistently disrupted by the sound of jet engines lately. He expresses a strong desire to remain in bed and not have to face the noise. The repetition of the lines "Before I get out of my bed" and "Before, before I get out of my bed" demonstrates the narrator's reluctance to start his day due to the continuous disturbance. Throughout the song, the narrator expresses frustration, showing how the sound of the engines is gradually driving him "out of his head." The repetition of these feelings emphasizes his distress. The lyrics convey a sense of helplessness as the narrator pleads for the engines to be quiet and offers an emotional plea with the repeated line "Please, please don't let those jet-engines start." Overall, "Hold That Plane" portrays the frustration and longing for peace and quiet in the midst of an increasingly noisy world. Buddy Guy conveys these emotions through his blues-infused lyrics, giving voice to the annoyance and desire for tranquility.
