The 13 Cats received some exposure from the film The Rage/Carrie2. The movie featured a pair of the band's songs, "13 Cats" and "Teddy Boy Kung Fu Weapon". In addition, guitarist Harvey penned the movie's score. Before the release of In the Beginning, the band's 2002 debut, Dionysus included the group's "Hell Bopp" on the label's Tigermask Trash Au Go-Go compilation.
Fly Away
13 Cats Lyrics
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Jumping up these fences
Finding other places to start again
The cracks in the sidewalk
I'm over of the small talk
Setting off like fire in the wind
I won't waste another day
Running but not looking back
I want a little bit of California
With a little bit of London sky
I wanna take my heart to the end of the world
And fly away tonight
I want a little bit of open ocean
With a New York state of mind
I wanna take my heart to the end of the world
And fly away, fly away tonight
Fly away tonight
Fly away tonight
A never ending replay
With memories I can't erase
I see the best in times of sudden peace
Now I'm after paradise
It's your world I'll never find
Say goodbye to pain and misery
Na na na na na na
I won't waste another day
Wishing this would fade away
Running but not looking back
I want a little bit of California
With a little bit of London sky
I wanna take my heart to the end of the world
And fly away tonight
I want a little bit of open ocean
With a New York state of mind
I wanna take my heart to the end of the world
And fly away, fly away tonight
I won't waste another day
Wishing this would fade away
I won't waste another day
Wishing this would fade away
Coming down to seconds
Always second guessing
Give me up a place to start again
I want a little bit of California
With a little bit of London sky
I wanna take my heart to the end of the world
And fly away tonight
I want a little bit of open ocean
With a New York state of mind
I wanna take my heart to the end of the world
And fly away, fly away tonight
Fly away tonight
Fly away tonight
The lyrics of "Fly Away" by 13 Cats speak of a desire for escape and new beginnings. The singer counts down the seconds, feeling confined and trapped. They long for something new, jumping over fences and looking for other places to start again. The cracks in the sidewalk represent the limitations and boundaries that the singer wants to escape from. They are done with small talk and want to set off like fire in the wind.
The chorus highlights the singer's desire for adventure and escape, specifically mentioning California, London, New York and the open ocean. The singer wants to take their heart to the end of the world and fly away tonight. The repetition of the phrase "fly away tonight" emphasizes the urgency and intensity of the singer's desires.
The second verse mentions memories that cannot be erased, but the singer is now after paradise and wants to say goodbye to pain and misery. The repetition of "na na na na" gives the song a lightness and sense of shedding the past. The song ends with a repeated bridge that emphasizes the singer's desire to start again in a new place.
Overall, "Fly Away" is a song about breaking free from limitations and seeking adventure and new beginnings. The lyrics are relatable to anyone who has felt stuck in a place, relationship or situation and just wants to fly away.
Line by Line Meaning
Counting down these seconds
Anticipating a new beginning and trying to stay patient for its arrival.
Jumping up these fences
Overcoming obstacles to create a better future.
Finding other places to start again
Seeking out new opportunities to escape from old problems and start afresh.
The cracks in the sidewalk
Metaphor for the difficulties and uncertainties faced, which require an act of strength to overcome.
I'm over of the small talk
No longer interested in meaningless conversations and ready to take action.
Setting off like fire in the wind
Ready to blaze a new trail and move quickly towards the destination.
I won't waste another day
Motivation to not let another day go to waste and take control of life.
Wishing this would fade away
Desire to do away with the pain of past mistakes and regrets.
Running but not looking back
Moving ahead without dwelling on the past.
I want a little bit of California
Wants to experience a different environment and culture, symbolized by California.
With a little bit of London sky
Wants a change of perspective, looking up to the sky of another place, here represented by London.
I wanna take my heart to the end of the world
Ready to embrace adventure and take the heart to the limit of its capabilities.
And fly away tonight
Wanting to take off from the current situation immediately and not wait for any more time.
I want a little bit of open ocean
Desiring freedom and space, with the unobstructed horizon of the open ocean as a symbol.
With a New York state of mind
A new attitude and outlook, drawing inspiration from the energy and hustle of New York City.
Say goodbye to pain and misery
Ready to leave behind old wounds and hurtful situations.
Coming down to seconds
Impatience is setting in as the wait for a new start becomes more difficult.
Always second guessing
Uncertainty and doubt creep into the mind as the decision to move on is about to be made.
Give me up a place to start again
Request for a fresh beginning, in a new place with new opportunities.
Writer(s): (CDN) SHELLEY PETER, IVOR RAYMONDE
Contributed by Claire I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
typical
I can’t imagine a world without Steve’s face...
it’s such a big part of my childhood, and his cats...
Man I’m balling right now.
the dre squad
Me to
precision Brown
@typical there’s always that one guy 🙄
precision Brown
@ali that’s uncalled for
Revolution
@ー松ねこ I did cry from sadness
Dawn Hayden
@ali the videos are just funny as shit have you not seen his videos
Ria The Skyrim Fan
Steve and Gibson are flying together in heaven now RIP Steve and Gibson
Jnieto Gaming
Same with Shelby and Sylvester they are all together in heaven!
lady noire
Ik😭🥺
Matthew McVey
Not long after, Shelby and Sylvester joined them