The song 'Leaving on a Jet Plane' by John Denver expresses the bittersweet emotions of departing from a loved one, promising to return despite past mistakes. The jet plane symbolizes the inevitability of leaving and the uncertainty of when one will be back, while the act of kissing and smiling signifies a hopeful farewell amidst the sadness of parting.
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Themes
Farewell and longing
• Oh baby, I hate to go
• Already I'm so lonesome I could die
• I hate to wake you up to say goodbye
Commitment and love
• Tell me that you'll wait for me
• When I come back, I'll bring your wedding ring
• Dream about the days to come
Regret and reflection
• So many times I've played around
• There's so many times I've let you down
• I tell you now, they don't mean a thing