Fly Me To The Moon
Bossa J.N.K Lyrics
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I left you groovin'
I've got you on the beat
I left you broken
But won't you take my place
Since long ago I wandered
Way out on a cliff
With the brilliance of an angel
So fly me courageous
So fly me courageous
Mother America is brandishing
Her weapons
She keeps me safe and warm
By threats and misconceptions
So if you break the chains
You'll have to shake me
And if you break my heart
You'll have to take me
Whoa lady won't you take it easy
Push, me, out, of
Whoa won't you take it easy lady
Push, me, out, of
Whoa won't you take it easy lady
Push, me, out, of
So fly me courageous
I heard your whispers
From the bottom of the canyon
It's not so hard to hide
The rattlesnakes confusion
Wrap me high in the sky
Circle me with stallions
She flew from peak to peak
With the freedom of an eagle
So fly me courageous
Fly me courageous
So fly me courageous
The lyrics to "Fly Me To The Moon" by Bossa J.N.K+ describe a sense of feeling lost and disconnected from society, but also a desire for bravery and courage. The opening lines, "I've got you on the loose, I left you groovin', I've got you on the beat, I left you broken," convey a sense of recklessness and perhaps even a hint of guilt. The singer then asks someone to take their place, suggesting a need for escape or change.
The lyrics then shift to a political commentary, with mention of "Mother America" and the weapons she brandishes. The singer seems to acknowledge the safety that comes with living in America, but also highlights the misconceptions and dangers that can arise from blindly following societal norms. The line "if you break the chains, you'll have to shake me" suggests a willingness to fight against oppression, even if it means being shaken out of one's comfort zone.
The final verses describe a feeling of being surrounded by danger, but also a sense of freedom and bravery. The singer hears whispers from the bottom of a canyon, but takes solace in the confusion of the rattlesnakes. The image of being wrapped high in the sky and surrounded by stallions conveys a sense of power and strength. The repeated refrain of "fly me courageous" encapsulates the theme of bravery and the desire to soar above life's challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got you on the loose
I have set you free to move around as you please.
I left you groovin'
I departed with you feeling happy and enjoying the music.
I've got you on the beat
I have control over the rhythm and tempo of the music.
I left you broken
I left you feeling hurt and emotional.
But won't you take my place
Can you substitute for me in my absence?
Since long ago I wandered
I have been lost and on a journey for a long time.
Way out on a cliff
I am in a precarious and dangerous position.
With the brilliance of an angel
I have a divine radiance and grace.
Mother America is brandishing
The United States is displaying and flaunting its power.
Her weapons
The tools and force that the country uses to protect itself.
She keeps me safe and warm
The country provides security and comfort for its citizens.
By threats and misconceptions
Through fear and misunderstanding.
So if you break the chains
If you release me from my restrictions.
You'll have to shake me
I am steadfast and will not be easily moved.
And if you break my heart
If you hurt me emotionally.
You'll have to take me
You will be responsible for the consequences of your actions.
Whoa lady won't you take it easy
Please calm down and do not act rashly, ma'am.
Push, me, out, of
Force me away from this situation.
Whoa won't you take it easy lady
Please relax, ma'am.
So fly me courageous
Help me stay brave and bold.
I heard your whispers
I listened to your secretive messages.
From the bottom of the canyon
They were coming from a low and hidden location.
It's not so hard to hide
It is easy to conceal something in nature.
The rattlesnakes confusion
The chaos and agitation of the environment.
Wrap me high in the sky
Take me up and surround me with the atmosphere.
Circle me with stallions
Encircle me with strong and powerful horses.
She flew from peak to peak
She soared and glided from one mountain top to another.
With the freedom of an eagle
She had the liberty and grace of the majestic bird.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BUREN FOWLER, JEFF SULLIVAN, KEVIN GERARD KINNEY, TIM NIELSEN
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