I'll Fly Away
♫ Kanye West Lyrics


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One glad morning, when this life is over
I'll fly away
To a land where joy shall never end, oh
I'll fly away

Oh I'll fly away oh glory
I'll fly away
When I die Hallelujah bye and bye
I'll fly away





Overall Meaning

The lyrics to ♫ Kanye West's song I'll Fly Away are a reflection on death and the afterlife. The singer is looking forward to the day when he can leave his physical life behind and enter a realm of everlasting joy. The use of the phrase "glad morning" is significant because it suggests that the singer does not fear death but instead views it as a new beginning. The line "when this life is over" also adds to the sense of finality and closure that the singer feels about his life.


The chorus of the song is a repetition of the phrase "I'll fly away" which serves as a symbolic representation of leaving the physical plane of existence and entering a spiritual realm. The use of the word "glory" in the chorus is also significant because it suggests that the nirvana that the singer is seeking is beyond the physical and transcendent. The phrase "when I die Hallelujah bye and bye" is a reference to the Christian belief in Hallelujah which is a form of praise to God. It suggests that the singer is looking forward to the day when he will join the heavenly choir and add his voice to the mix.


Line by Line Meaning

One glad morning, when this life is over
On a day full of happiness, when my time on earth has come to an end


I'll fly away
I will leave this earthly existence


To a land where joy shall never end, oh
To a place where happiness will never cease


Oh I'll fly away oh glory
I will depart with glory and honor


I'll fly away
I will fly away from this world


When I die Hallelujah bye and bye
When I pass away, I will say 'Hallelujah' and fly away soon after


I'll fly away
My soul will take flight and leave this mortal body




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave, CAPITOL CHRISTIAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management
Written by: Albert E. Brumley

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