I'll Fly Away
Acappella is an all-male Contemporary Christian vocal group that was founde… Read Full Bio ↴Acappella is an all-male Contemporary Christian vocal group that was founded in 1982 by Keith Lancaster, who has variously played the role of singer, songwriter, and producer throughout the group's history. Acappella is by far the most popular musical group to have come out of the Churches of Christ in the U.S. They are in large part responsible for inspiring an entire culture of a cappella musical performance in the Church of Christ. Churches of Christ members strive to worship as first century Christians worshiped, and believe one should sing 'making melody in your heart' (Eph. 5:19), instead of using musical instruments in worship. The song "Acappella" from 1986's Conquerors was the first to achieve widespread popularity within the church of Christ (it could almost be called a 'hit') and the 1988 album Sweet Fellowship has become their all-time best seller. AVB's breakout Song in My Soul was released almost concurrently, and the number of like-minded a cappella vocal groups within the church of Christ grew almost exponentially after these two albums. Acappella experienced their first mainstream success outside the church of Christ with 1993's Set Me Free. This album also had a song licensed for use in a Sony Camcorder Super Bowl commercial (with the refrain "They are more precious than gold").

I'll Fly Away
Acappella Lyrics


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Some glad morning when this life is o'er
I'll fly away! (got to fly away)
To a home on God's celestial shore
I'll fly away! (got to fly away)

Chorus:
I'll fly away (got to fly away), oh glory!
I'll fly away (got to fly away)
When I (when I), I die (I die), hallelujah by and by (oh hallelujah by and by)
I'll fly away! (got to fly away)

Just a few more weary days and then
Oh I'll fly away (got to fly away)
To a land where joy shall not end!
I'll fly away (got to fly away)

Repeat Chorus (x2)

I'll fly away!

Scriptural Reference:





"I said, 'Oh, that I had the wings of a dove! I would fly away and be at rest'" Psalm 55:6
"In My Father's house there are many rooms; if it were not so, I would have told you. I am going there to prepare a place for you." John 14:2

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Acappella's song "I'll Fly Away" express the desire for liberation from the struggles of life in this world and the hope for a better home in heaven. The lyrics suggest that death is not to be feared, but rather a door to eternal paradise in God's celestial shore. The song speaks of the weariness of life and the anticipation of flying away to a place where joy shall not end. The repetition of the words "I'll fly away" in both the verses and the chorus emphasizes the eagerness of the singer to leave his earthly burdens behind.


The chorus of the song celebrates the hope of flying away to glory, which is a common theme in many gospel songs. The phrase "hallelujah by and by" reinforces the idea of looking forward to the time when faith will be vindicated and a joyous reunion with loved ones will take place. The lyrics of "I'll Fly Away" convey a sense of hope and optimism in the ultimate destination of the singer's soul.


The scriptural references to Psalm 55:6 and John 14:2 provide a context for the themes of the song. The Psalmist expressed a longing for escape from his troubles, while Jesus spoke of the many rooms that awaited his followers in heaven. The lyrics of "I'll Fly Away" take these biblical references and place them into the context of a song that celebrates the glory of flying away to paradise.


Line by Line Meaning

Some glad morning when this life is o'er
At some point in the future, likely in the afterlife, when this current life has come to a close and whatever struggles or hardships it may have entailed are behind me,


I'll fly away! (got to fly away)
I will figuratively take flight, soaring into a different kind of existence free of mortal burdens.


To a home on God's celestial shore
I will find myself in a tranquil, heavenly abode under the care of a divine presence.


Just a few more weary days and then
Though I may yet have to endure some additional struggles or challenges,


Oh I'll fly away (got to fly away)
I remain certain that I will eventually overcome and transcend them, departing this world and its troubles for a peaceful afterlife.


To a land where joy shall not end!
The destination I seek is a place of unending delight and satisfaction.


I'll fly away (got to fly away), oh glory!
I will exultantly take flight, my spirit soaring to heights I can barely imagine, filled with an almost unspeakable sense of joy and wonder.


When I (when I), I die (I die), hallelujah by and by (oh hallelujah by and by)
When the end of my mortal life arrives, however it may occur, I will greet it with a sense of exultation and celebration, for it means that I am finally being reunited with my maker.


I'll fly away! (got to fly away)
In the end, my faith in the divine will carry me to that final resting place, transporting me beyond sorrow, struggle, and pain, and into eternal peace and grace.




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Comments from YouTube:

@countryman4995

I wish church today would go back to the old time music like this instead of having rock and roll bands. Make church music great again

@renee6738

I would like to find churches/denominations in my area that sing A Cappella.  I go to a congregation that does but I want to find a Holy Spirit filled congregation with elders that lead spiritually and a cappella singing.  I am asking for a lot.  If you have resources to share, I would appreciate it.

@1Hopeinhim

@@renee6738 I visited one in Toronto called the Evangelical Presbyterian Church. The sermons were excellent too. They sang the Psalms acapella.

@ethanrudy7161

Try and find your local church of Christ a lot of them are Acappella

@SageG453

Small churches singing this hymn with an out of tune piano in the background is the most satisfying thing I can hear.

@1Hopeinhim

Me too! Such great memories of the little church by the river in the mountains of Va!

@lucyanthony5499

Use voices only.

@lucyanthony5499

Forget the instrument s. That is accapella.

@lucyanthony5499

Forget the piano.

@marilynnjefferson8525

Been there. Done that. Loved it. And it’s going to happen sooner than later. Hallelujah!

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