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Genius Annotation

“In the Aeroplane Over the Sea” is widely considered to be written about Anne Frank due to lyrics seemingly alluding to her, such as lines referring to her birth and death dates. Though the group has never officially stated that the album is indeed about Frank, it is a popular theory among fans, and Jeff Mangum has mentioned the influence her diary, The Diary of a Young Girl, has made on his craft and outright referred to “Holland, 1945” being about her while performing live.

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Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning

Is the song really about Anne Frank?
Genius Answer

Yes, a lot of songs on this album are. If you want to learn more, Pitchfork made a great video about this album and Jeff Mangum’s interest in Anne Frank. The video can be viewed either here or below:

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