Theme From Rocky
101 Strings Orchestra Lyrics
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Gonna fly, fly, fly
Rocky's ready to make a move, yeah
Rocky's ready he just can't lose, yeah
Every nerve a wire sweatin' blood, like fire
Body's achin' from the hurt it's takin'
muscles screamin' like a burnin' demon
Every nerve a wire sweatin' blood, like fire
Tryin' hard now, it's so hard now
Tryin' hard now, Rocky power by the hour
Pumpin' iron God ya know he's tryin'
Every nerve a wire sweatin' blood, like fire
Gonna fly now, flyin' high now
Gonna fly, fly, fly
Feelin' strong now, won't be long now
Gettin' strong now, fists like thunder gonna put you under
Pumpin' iron God ya know he's tryin'
Every nerve a wire sweatin' blood, like fire
Gonna fly now, flyin' high now
The lyrics to the Theme from Rocky by 101 Strings Orchestra describe the determined spirit and unwavering willpower of the titular character, Rocky Balboa. The song is meant to evoke the feeling of triumph and accomplishment as Rocky trains and prepares for a fight, with lyrics like "Rocky's ready to make a move, yeah, Rocky's ready he just can't lose, yeah" and "Tryin' hard now, it's so hard now, Tryin' hard now, Rocky power by the hour".
The song also mentions the physical toll that his training takes on him with lyrics like "Body's achin' from the hurt it's takin', muscles screamin' like a burnin' demon" and "Every nerve a wire sweatin' blood, like fire". The lyrics convey a sense of perseverance despite the pain and fatigue that Rocky may be feeling, with the final stanza saying "Feelin' strong now, won't be long now, Gettin' strong now, fists like thunder gonna put you under". Overall, the lyrics to the Theme from Rocky encourage listeners to push themselves to their limits and overcome any obstacles in their path.
Line by Line Meaning
Gonna fly now, flying high now
Rocky is motivated and determined to soar higher and higher
Gonna fly, fly, fly
He is eagerly looking forward to achieving his goal and soaring like a bird
Rocky's ready to make a move, yeah
Rocky is confident and poised for action
Rocky's ready he just can't lose, yeah
Rocky is determined not to lose and will give his all to win
Every nerve a wire sweatin' blood, like fire
He is intensely focused and adrenaline is coursing through his veins
Body's achin' from the hurt it's takin'
His body is in pain but he perseveres through it
muscles screamin' like a burnin' demon
His muscles are pushed to their limits and feel like they're on fire
Tryin' hard now, it's so hard now
He is pushing himself to the limit and it's a difficult, but necessary struggle
Tryin' hard now, Rocky power by the hour
Rocky is fueled by his determination, and keeps pushing himself harder and harder
Pumpin' iron God ya know he's tryin'
He is working hard to build his strength and endurance, relying on determination and hard work
Feelin' strong now, won't be long now
After all his hard work, Rocky is finally starting to feel like he might achieve his goals soon
Gettin' strong now, fists like thunder gonna put you under
Rocky is getting stronger and developing a fighting spirit that will help him win
Gonna fly now, flyin' high now
Rocky's hard work and determination will help him soar to great heights and achieve his goals
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AYN ROBBINS, CAROL CONNORS, BILL CONTI
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