To the Sky
►Owl City Lyrics
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There's a dreamy world up there
Dear friends in higher places
Carry me away from here
Travel light, let the sun eclipse you
'Cause your flight is about to leave
And there's more to this brave adventure
Birds-eye view, awake the stars 'cause they're all around you
Wide eyes will always brighten the blue
Chase your dreams, and remember me, sweet bravery
'Cause after all those wings will take you, up so high
So bid the forest floor goodbye as you race the wind
And take to the sky (you take to the sky)
On the heels of war and wonder
There's a stormy world up there
You can't whisper above the thunder
But you can fly anywhere
Purple burst of paper birds
This picture paints a thousand words
So take a breath of myth and mystery
And don't look back
Birds-eye view, awake the stars 'cause they're all around you
Wide eyes will always brighten the blue
Chase your dreams, and remember me, sweet bravery
'Cause after all those wings will take you, up so high
So bid the forest floor goodbye as you race the wind
And take to the sky (you take to the sky)
There's a realm above the trees
Where the lost are finally found
Touch your feathers to the breeze
And leave the ground
Birds-eye view, awake the stars 'cause they're all around you
Wide eyes will always brighten the blue
Chase your dreams, and remember me, sweet bravery
'Cause after all those wings will take you, up so high
So bid the forest floor goodbye as you race the wind
And take to the sky
(You take to the sky)
(You take to the sky)
"To the Sky" is a song by Owl City, released as the lead single from the soundtrack of the computer-animated film Legend of the Guardians: The Owls of Ga'Hoole. It is an inspiring song about overcoming challenges and pursuing one's dreams. The song speaks of a shipwrecked person lost amidst millions of people and in desperate need to escape. It talks about a dreamy world up there, a magical and calm place that the person aspires to reach. The lyrics explain how one needs to travel light and let the sun eclipse them because their flight is about to leave. That there is so much more to this brave adventure than one may ever believe. Despite the chaos on the ground, the song encourages the person to take flight and chase their dreams.
The chorus of the song speaks of a unique experience while in flight. One gets to awaken the stars because they're all around you, and the wide eyes will brighten the blue. The lyrics acknowledge that it's impossible to whisper above the thunder, but while flying, one can go anywhere. The imagery of the paper birds is painted so vividly, and the song suggests an ethereal kind of beauty for the whole journey. There's also an underlying message of endurance and perseverance as one is requested to remember the road traveled and the moments of bravery even after reaching the sky.
Line by Line Meaning
Shipwreck in a sea of faces
Feeling lost among many people
There's a dreamy world up there
The possibility of a better life
Dear friends in higher places
People who can help you achieve your goals
Carry me away from here
Wanting to escape the current situation
Travel light, let the sun eclipse you
Leave behind any burdens and enjoy life
'Cause your flight is about to leave
There is an opportunity to change your life
And there's more to this brave adventure
The journey will be challenging but rewarding
Than you'd ever believe
It's possible to achieve more than you think
Birds-eye view, awake the stars 'cause they're all around you
See the world from a different perspective and appreciate its beauty
Wide eyes will always brighten the blue
Having a sense of wonder and optimism
Chase your dreams, and remember me, sweet bravery
Never give up on what you want, and stay courageous
'Cause after all those wings will take you, up so high
You can achieve great things
So bid the forest floor goodbye as you race the wind
Leave behind old limitations and enjoy the journey
And take to the sky (you take to the sky)
Embrace the opportunities and soar high
On the heels of war and wonder
After difficult times and unknown outcomes
There's a stormy world up there
The future may be uncertain, but there is potential
You can't whisper above the thunder
Sometimes you need to be louder than the chaos to be heard
But you can fly anywhere
There is always freedom to explore and change your life
Purple burst of paper birds
An image of freedom and creativity
This picture paints a thousand words
Visuals can convey deep meaning
So take a breath of myth and mystery
Explore the unknown and find inspiration
And don't look back
Move forward and leave the past behind
There's a realm above the trees
A world beyond what we normally see
Where the lost are finally found
Potential to find purpose and belonging
Touch your feathers to the breeze
Embrace the freedom and possibility of change
And leave the ground
Break free from limitations and soar high
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ADAM R. YOUNG
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@smilesometim3s
Man we was 8-10 years old singing this song word for word .. not knowing how many of us would actually relate to this song later in life 💯 whether it be personally, family, or friends.
Psycho Pompous
Can't relate.
Madison Speer
I just saw this song a year ago
Funkdaddyflex
Crazy as a kid you know all the words. But as adult these lyrics hit hard
Singerlinger
Totally agree! Now as an adult I understand the lyrics and I must say this song is pretty heartbreaking.
Gifted
I agree
Thomas Webb
Agreed
chychyblueeyes pleasant
Agree 🔊
Dino Caprice
Totally fckin agree.. I remember when they first came out too 😩
Jenny B
I used to sing this song as a kid happy, now having lost my job being a mom in this pandemic I actually cry to it