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Flyin
Charlie Parker Lyrics


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We're sitting out here on the runway
Waiting for the plane to leave
And the captain says, "There'll be a short delay
Bear with me, please"

They gave us the usual hassle
"You can't take those guitars on board"
But the boys in the band just smiled
Heard it all before

And as they're starting to serve champagne
To the folks at the front of the plane
I can hear the engines roaring
We're on our way

And we are flying home
I feel the freedom in my soul
Flying home at last
Flying home
I've got the freedom in my soul

And it's four in the morning
My world is calling
Speeding through the universe tonight

The movie reminds of my lady
As she waits, "Where are those guys?"
Yes, it's nice to see old Butch and Sundance in the sky

And now the sun is beginning to rise
It's like looking down on Paradise
There's a ball of fire that's burning
Giving life

And we are flying home
I feel the freedom in my soul
Flying home at last
Flying home
I've got the freedom in my soul

And it's four in the morning
My world is calling
Speeding through the universe tonight

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Flyin' Home" by Charlie Parker and Ella Fitzgerald tell a story of a band on tour waiting on the runway to take off. The captain announces a short delay, and the band talks about how they can't take their guitars on the plane. However, they have heard it all before, and they continue to wait for the plane to take off. As they start to serve champagne, the engines roar, and they are on their way home.


The singer talks about feeling free as they fly home. They are speeding through the universe and calling it four in the morning, reminding them of their lady waiting for them. The song talks about how nice it is to see old Butch and Sundance in the sky, referencing two famous outlaws. They witness the sunrise, which is like looking down on paradise. There is a ball of fire burning, giving life and symbolizing new beginnings.


The lyrics of "Flyin' Home" are about the excitement of coming back home after being on a tour. The freedom that comes with being on the plane and leaving your worries behind, even if just for a moment. The song tells a story, and the lyrics are beautifully crafted to convey the emotions of the experience.


Line by Line Meaning

We're sitting out here on the runway
The band is currently waiting to take off on the airplane.


Waiting for the plane to leave
They are waiting for the airplane to depart from the runway.


And the captain says, "There'll be a short delay Bear with me, please"
The captain informs the travelers that there will be a brief wait and requests them to be patient.


They gave us the usual hassle "You can't take those guitars on board" But the boys in the band just smiled Heard it all before
The band went through the regular trouble at the airport when they were told that they could not carry their guitars on board but they didn't mind because it's something they've experienced before.


And as they're starting to serve champagne To the folks at the front of the plane I can hear the engines roaring We're on our way
As the flight attendants commence to serve champagne to the first-class passengers, the band can hear the engines roaring, indicating they are taking off.


And we are flying home I feel the freedom in my soul Flying home at last Flying home I've got the freedom in my soul
The band members are headed home and are feeling relieved, knowing they finally have the freedom to be at home with their loved ones.


And it's four in the morning My world is calling Speeding through the universe tonight
The band feels the need to return home, and it is currently 4 AM as they are rapidly traveling through space.


The movie reminds of my lady As she waits, "Where are those guys?" Yes, it's nice to see old Butch and Sundance in the sky
The film reminds the band of their partners waiting for them at home and they feel at ease, seeing the distinctive Hollywood characters in the sky.


And now the sun is beginning to rise It's like looking down on Paradise There's a ball of fire that's burning Giving life
As the sun rises, the band can see how beautiful the world looks from above. They recognize that the sun is the source of all life on earth.


And we are flying home I feel the freedom in my soul Flying home at last Flying home I've got the freedom in my soul
Once again, the band members are enjoying their flight home, feeling free and excited to return to their homes.


And it's four in the morning My world is calling Speeding through the universe tonight
It is 4 AM, and the band is hurtling through the universe, drawn back to their world by a strong connection.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHN T. WILLIAMS

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Louis Philippe

I'm jealous of the audience that was there to witness this spectacular collaboration

Philip Voerding

Bird, Pres, Ella, Flip, "Little David", the late 40s JATP rhythm section, and Oscar Peterson was first introduced at this concert. My father saw JATP in Minneapolis a few years earlier. The closest I ever got was seeing and meeting Ella Fitzgerald when I was 14 in 1974 with the Tommy Flanagan Trio. Roy Eldridge played the opening set.

Norman Granz was criticized a lot, though not by almost all musicians, but I think he packaged Jazz tours that allowed the musicians to get paid what they were worth. He produced lots of classic recordings along the way.

Jürgen Naeve

well this is…. fantastic!

Ole Birger Pedersen

It's announced as Parker record but himself is very little to hear.

lastknowngood0

Be Bop a Ruka ~ Love your Be Bop Ruru!

Meloş

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