Aerie
Jefferson Airplane Lyrics
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Never lost -
No one, well there's no one faster
Direction born in his brain
He's got no reason to hide
He's got no laws to cross
He's got
Well he's got no master
Freedom born in his name
Aerie (3x)
Well you can't fly human master
No you can't fly - fly by yourself
You can't fly dying master
Without a rifle on your shelf
Aerie (3x)
In Jefferson Airplane's song Aerie (Gang of Eagles), the lyrics describe a free-spirited eagle who has a clear sense of direction and purpose. The eagle is always on track and never lost, and is faster than anyone around him. The eagle is not bound by any laws or masters, and lives a life of complete freedom. The refrain of the song, "Aerie," is a reference to the eagle's nest, which is his home and the place where he feels the most safe and secure.
The second half of the song takes a darker turn, with the vocalist warning that humans cannot fly like an eagle without some form of artificial aid, such as a rifle. The message seems to be that while the eagle is the embodiment of freedom, humans are limited by their mortality and need for tools to accomplish their goals. Overall, the song celebrates the spirit of freedom and the powerful imagery of the eagle.
Line by Line Meaning
How he knows where he's going -
He possesses a clear direction in life and is aware of his destination.
Never lost -
He never deviates from his course.
No one, well there's no one faster
He is the quickest and swiftest.
Direction born in his brain
He has an innate sense of direction.
He's got no reason to hide
He does not need to conceal himself.
He's got no laws to cross
He does not have to break any laws or rules.
He's got
He has nothing
Well he's got no master
He is not under anyone's control.
Freedom born in his name
He embodies the concept of freedom itself.
Aerie (3x)
The freedom he has cannot be taken away from him.
Well you can't fly human master
One cannot fly while being ruled over by someone else.
No you can't fly - fly by yourself
One can only truly fly when one is independent and free.
You can't fly dying master
One cannot truly be free when one is bound to serve someone else.
Without a rifle on your shelf
One can only achieve true freedom when they are not being oppressed or controlled by others.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: GRACE SLICK, GRACE WING SLICK
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ChandraShekher Mishra
How he knows where he's going -
Never lost -
No one, well there's no one faster
Direction born in his brain
He's got no reason to hide
He's got no laws to cross
He's got
Well he's got no master
Freedom born in his name
Aerie (3x)
Well you can't fly human master
No you can't fly - fly by yourself
You can't fly dying master
Without a rifle on your shelf
Roger Sliva
I come back here whenever I want to feel chills down my spine.
CadBane
Its the acid for me
Irlandy Guevara
the first thing I felt today
Joseph Huth
What a fucking masterpiece. I have listened to this millions of times for 46 years. It's a fucking masterpiece.
230968
Perfection. Love it to bits. Love you Grace Slick.
Juanplate00
amazing vocals by Grace in this one... is out of this world
James N. Osterberg
Masterpiece.
Seanus32
Of the highest order!
woodrackes
I love the way she belts out the chorus. Aerie!
230968
The pause between human and master is other wordly. Grace Slick is unmatchable.