Gary Allan’s Soulful “Watching Airplanes”

“Watching Airplanes” is a country song performed by Gary Allan. It was released in 2007 as the second single from his album “Living Hard.” The song was written by Jim Beavers and Jonathan Singleton.

The lyrics of “Watching Airplanes” depict a man reflecting on his life and the passing of time while observing airplanes in the sky. The narrator contemplates the ups and downs of relationships, acknowledging that some things are beyond his control. The metaphor of watching airplanes serves as a metaphor for the transient nature of life and the inability to change certain outcomes.

Gary Allan’s soulful vocals and the song’s contemporary country sound contributed to its success. “Watching Airplanes” became a hit on the country charts, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 2008.

The song is often appreciated for its reflective lyrics, Allan’s emotive performance, and the overall atmospheric quality of the production. “Watching Airplanes” stands out as one of Gary Allan’s notable contributions to modern country music.