Gonna Fly
Amber Lawrence Lyrics
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I could just watch life go by
Waiting for the rain
And just staring at the sky
What if rain never falls
And what if I never see you at all
Way too scared to dream
On the outside looking in
Never wanna hide
So watch me climb,
Who cares how high
I'm gonna fly
Well I could play the fool
Too scared to show what hides inside
Breaking all the rules
Just to keep them satisfied
So what happens when they disappear?
And what happens if I need you here?
Oh, I never wanna be
Way too scared to dream
On the outside looking in
Never wanna hide
So watch me climb
Who cares how high
I'm gonna fly
What if rain never falls
And what if nothing happens at all
Oh, I never wanna be
Way too scared to dream
On the outside looking in
Never wanna hide
So watch me climb
Who cares how high
Oh, I never wanna be
Way too scared to dream
On the outside looking in
Never wanna hide
So watch me climb
Who cares how high
I'm gonna fly
I'm gonna fly
I'm gonna fly high
I'm gonna fly
The lyrics of Amber Lawrence's song "Gonna Fly" are about overcoming fear and taking control of your own life. The first verse talks about standing in the way and just watching life go by, waiting for the rain and staring at the sky, indicating that the singer is feeling stuck and directionless. However, they quickly realize that if they wait for rain to come, they might be waiting forever, and if they never take action, they might never see the person they are waiting for.
The chorus expresses a determination to not be too scared to dream and miss out on opportunities, to not be on the outside looking in and hiding, but rather to climb higher and fly. The second verse talks about the fear of being judged for showing your true self and breaking the rules, but also the fear of losing those who might not accept us for who we are. However, the singer also realizes that if they keep trying to please others, they might end up alone and that some people might be worth risking everything for.
Overall, the song is a motivational and upbeat anthem about embracing risk-taking, overcoming fear, and reaching for your dreams, even if it means flying into the unknown.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing in the way
Feeling stuck, unable to move forward.
I could just watch life go by
Just letting life pass me by, without taking action or making changes.
Waiting for the rain
Waiting for something to happen, for a sign or for things to fall into place by themselves.
And just staring at the sky
Spending time daydreaming, instead of taking action in the real world.
What if rain never falls
What if the things I'm waiting for never happen, or the circumstances never change?
And what if I never see you at all
What if the people or things I'm hoping for never materialize, or I miss my chances?
Oh, I never wanna be
I don't want to fall into this pattern or mindset, and I want to avoid this outcome.
Way too scared to dream
Feeling too afraid or insecure to imagine new possibilities or go after my goals.
On the outside looking in
Feeling excluded or disconnected from what I really want, and just observing others from a distance.
Never wanna hide
I want to be visible and authentic, without holding back or pretending to be someone else.
So watch me climb
I'm going to start taking action, and making progress towards my goals.
Who cares how high
It doesn't matter how challenging or daunting the climb may seem - I'm going to keep going, and not limit myself with fear.
Well I could play the fool
I could pretend that I don't want anything more, or that I'm content with the status quo.
Too scared to show what hides inside
Afraid to reveal my true desires or hopes, for fear of being judged, rejected or disappointed.
Breaking all the rules
Taking risks and defying conventions, in the pursuit of what truly fulfills me.
Just to keep them satisfied
Ignoring my own dreams and desires, in order to please others or avoid conflict.
So what happens when they disappear?
If my desire to please others is based on them being present in my life or approving of me, what will I do if they leave or disagree with me?
And what happens if I need you here?
If someone or something I'm dependent on is no longer present or available, how will I cope?
What if nothing happens at all
If I don't take action, or if things don't work out the way I hoped, what will I have to show for my effort?
I'm gonna fly high
I'm going to soar and succeed, and reach heights that I might not even have imagined before.
I'm gonna fly
I'm going to take off and achieve my dreams, no matter what obstacles or doubts might arise.
Contributed by Gabriella Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.