Fly
Animal Liberation Orchestra Lyrics


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Mom and Dad we're right
Greed will never get anything
When you see the light you'll feel
Like you want to fly
There's birds in the sky
And the trees will sing
And the world looks mighty good to me
The world is out of sight
And now you can't touch anything
But when you see the light you'll feel
Like you're out of time
So just leave it all behind
And go quietly
I guess I'll never know what's in store for me

I feel that I'm not the same
I bought some beads
And I changed my name to Yahweh
I wear the robes of a Taoist sage
I am the helper of the ogre mage

Why do people fight?
Why does life mean anything?
When you know that you are doomed to die
But maybe that's all right, maybe that's why
I cry tears of joy
When I think about the way the world
Will fade from sight

I feel that I'm not the same
My body's gone
And I changed my name to Karma
I'm comin' down like Georgia rain
I got to go to my dyin' day in nirvana
I wanna tell 'em what I can't explain
Wanna tell 'em not to be afraid
Wanna tell 'em in the end that there is no pain
'Cause when you see the light




You're gonna fly like a lion, up into the sky
While the world around you dies

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Animal Liberation Orchestra's (ALO) song "Fly" can be interpreted in different ways, but the main theme seems to be about finding peace and enlightenment amidst the chaos and suffering of the world. The song starts with a message from the singer's parents that greed will never get them anywhere. The singer then describes the beauty of nature and how the world looks mighty good to them when they see the light. However, the world is also out of sight and they cannot touch anything, but they still feel like they're out of time, so they leave everything behind to go quietly.


The second verse talks about the singer's transformation, both inward and outward. They changed their name to "Yahweh" and wear the robes of a "Taoist sage," indicating a religious or spiritual awakening. They see the futility of fighting and question the meaning of life, but come to accept that death may not be so bad after all. They cry tears of joy when they think about how the world will fade from sight.


The third verse continues the transformation motif, where the singer changes their name to "Karma" and seems to have transcended their physical body. They mention "dyin' day in nirvana," which could be a reference to Buddhist beliefs about achieving enlightenment and breaking the cycle of reincarnation. The singer wants to tell others not to be afraid, as in the end, there is no pain. The song ends with a powerful image of flying like a lion into the sky while the world around them dies, suggesting a sense of freedom and release.


Overall, "Fly" is a complex and multilayered song that touches on themes of spirituality, mortality, and transcendence. The lyrics are open to interpretation and encourage the listener to reflect on their own journey towards enlightenment and peace.


Line by Line Meaning

Mom and Dad we're right
Parents were right, greed doesn't lead anywhere.


Greed will never get anything
A greedy attitude will lead to nothing.


When you see the light you'll feel Like you want to fly
Once you gain enlightenment, you will feel an urge to become free and empowered.


There's birds in the sky And the trees will sing And the world looks mighty good to me
Nature is full of beauty and inspiring elements that make the world seem amazing.


The world is out of sight And now you can't touch anything But when you see the light you'll feel Like you're out of time
The world becomes invisible when you lose touch with it, but gaining enlightenment will make you feel like you have an endless amount of time.


So just leave it all behind And go quietly I guess I'll never know what's in store for me
Leave everything behind quietly and trust the unknown future.


I feel that I'm not the same I bought some beads And I changed my name to Yahweh I wear the robes of a Taoist sage I am the helper of the ogre mage
After gaining enlightenment, the singer has transformed and adopted different spiritual practices.


Why do people fight? Why does life mean anything? When you know that you are doomed to die But maybe that's all right, maybe that's why
People fight and life seems meaningless when they realize they will ultimately die, but maybe the acceptance of mortality is what makes life meaningful.


I cry tears of joy When I think about the way the world Will fade from sight
The artist finds joy in the idea that the world will eventually fade away.


My body's gone And I changed my name to Karma I'm comin' down like Georgia rain I got to go to my dyin' day in nirvana
The artist has transcended their physical body and now identifies as Karma, and is on a journey towards nirvana.


I wanna tell 'em what I can't explain Wanna tell 'em not to be afraid Wanna tell 'em in the end that there is no pain 'Cause when you see the light You're gonna fly like a lion, up into the sky While the world around you dies
The singer wishes they could explain their enlightenment, reassure others not to be afraid, and explain that it leads to a painless existence. Seeing the light will make you feel powerful and free, like a lion soaring into the sky amidst the chaos of the world's end.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: LARS DORSCH, OEZLEM CETIN, TOM DAMS

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