The song "Transatlantic Flight" by Electric Six tells the story of a romantic encounter on a flight from JFK to Heathrow. The narrator questions whether they met their love interest on this particular flight and wonders if they misunderstood the connection. The lyrics suggest that the meeting was brief and possibly subtle, as the love interest appeared shy. As the flight takes off, the captain announces that the weather conditions may be rough, hinting at potential turbulence ahead. In a playful manner, the narrator offers their body as a flotation device, using it as a metaphor for emotional support in case of an emergency landing. However, tragedy strikes as the headline of the paper announces a fire and the disappearance of the flight over the Nova Scotia sea. There are no survivors, which leads the narrator to believe that their love interest was on board the plane that went down. Expressing regret for not being able to fully express their love, the narrator suggests that they now have an eternity to finally get to know them. The repeated line "Everybody's dead" emphasizes the feeling of loss and the finality of the tragic event. The song explores themes of missed opportunities, mortality, and the lasting impact someone can have on another's life, even if they never had the chance to fully understand or express their love.
