I'll Fly Away
Alison Krauss ft. Gillian Welch Lyrics
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I'll fly away
To that home on God's celestial shore
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away, in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
When the shadows of this life have gone
I'll fly away
Like a bird from these prison walls I'll fly
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away, in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
Oh, how glad and happy when we meet
I'll fly away
No more cold iron shackles on my feet
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away, in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away, in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
Just a few more weary days and then
I'll fly away
To a land where joys will never end
I'll fly away
I'll fly away, fly away, oh glory
I'll fly away, in the morning
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
I'll fly away
I'll fly away
The lyrics of "I'll Fly Away" suggest the hope and excitement of an afterlife in heaven. The imagery in the song paints a picture of escaping the limitations and struggles of earthly life and being reunited with loved ones who have passed on. The chorus expresses an eagerness to depart from this world and ascend to a place of eternal happiness, free from suffering and pain. The verses touch on themes of liberation and spiritual renewal, serving as a reminder that death is not an end but rather a transition to a better place.
The lyrics are reflective of a deep spiritual belief in God, heaven, and the eternal soul, which were foundational to the black spiritual music that informed much of early gospel music. The song has been seen as a form of prayer and praise, celebrating the promise of salvation and the eventual triumph over death. The song has been covered by many artists throughout the years, both in the gospel and secular music genres, making it one of the most popular and enduring hymns in American culture.
Line by Line Meaning
Some bright morning when this life is over
One day, when my life on earth is done and the sun rises brightly in the sky
I'll fly away
I will ascend to heaven like a bird taking off into the sky
To that home on God's celestial shore
I will go to a heavenly home on God's beautiful and magnificent shore
I'll fly away, oh glory
With great joy and praise, I will soar into the sky
I'll fly away in the morning
I will take flight in the morning, as the dawn breaks and the day begins
When I die, Hallelujah by and by
When I pass from this life, I will sing praises to God and be with Him in heaven
When the shadows of this life have gone
Once the hardships and struggles of this life have passed
Like a bird from these prison walls I'll fly
I will escape the confinements and limitations of this physical world like a bird leaving a cage
Oh, how glad and happy when we meet
I will be overjoyed when I am reunited with loved ones in heaven
No more cold iron shackles on my feet
There will be no more bondage or limitations to hold me back in heaven
Just a few more weary days and then
After enduring a few more difficult and tiring days on earth
To a land where joys will never end
I will enter a heavenly land where happiness and delight will be endless
Lyrics © DistroKid, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Albert E. Brumley
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