According to Billboard, Chicago was the leading US singles charting group during the 1970s. They have sold over 38 million units in the US, with 22 gold, 18 platinum, and 8 multi-platinum albums. Over the course of their career they have had five number-one albums and 21 top-ten singles.
There are at least two artists with this name:
1. A popular American rock band
2. A psytrance artist
(If you are scrobbling tracks here from Chicago - Music From The Miramax Motion Picture, please fix your tags.)
3. A Japanese vocalist named CHICACO but weirdly gets redirected here. She's been active in LYDIA GRAVE and the touhou arrangement circle ESQUARIA.
The second Chicago is a psytrance artist, the pseudonym of David Potter Christman. He is a member of 1200 Micrograms
Flight 602
Chicago Lyrics
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And on your way up north
Canada is so far from where you want to be
Be in California, with sunshine in your heart
But you know there are people
That you have to be
Have to be
What you always wanted to be
Wanted to be
Wanted to be just a man
Fulfilled but a little more free
A little more free
You are, you are in a hotel
And in your room alone
Lying there, but not knowing where you're s'posed to be
Be thinking of be-3s and Leslies going round
And you know there are people
That are going to be
Going to be
Going to see what they say you are
What you've always wanted to be
Wanted to be
I only wanted to be just a man
Fulfilled but a little more free
A little more free
A little more free
The lyrics of Chicago's song Flight 602 depict a person on a journey, physically and emotionally, trying to reconcile their aspirations with the expectations and impositions of others. The first verse describes the character on a plane, heading north to Canada but dreaming of being in California, the land of sunshine, representing freedom and opportunity. However, the character acknowledges that there are people who define who they are and dictate what they should do, which is not aligned with their desires.
The second verse portrays the character alone in a hotel room, feeling lost and uncertain about their purpose. They mention "be-3s and Leslies going round," which could refer to the Leslie speaker, a music equipment that provides a distinct sound effect often heard in jazz and rock music. This could suggest that the character is a musician or someone who is passionate about music, but is facing external pressures to conform to a certain image or style. Again, the lyrics highlight the tension between the character's own aspirations to be fulfilled and free, and the expectations of others that hold them back.
Overall, Flight 602 presents a poignant commentary on the struggle of balancing personal aspirations and societal pressures, and the challenge of finding one's true self and identity amid external influences and expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
You are, you are on a plane now
You are currently on a plane, flying towards a destination.
And on your way up north
You are heading towards a northern destination.
Canada is so far from where you want to be
You would rather be in California, experiencing warmth and sunshine.
Be in California, with sunshine in your heart
Your ideal destination is California, where you can be happy and carefree.
But you know there are people
You are aware that there are individuals who have expectations of you.
That you have to be
These people expect you to live up to certain standards.
Have to be
You are obligated to fulfill their expectations.
Have to be what they say you are
You are expected to act a certain way and fulfill specific roles, based on others' perceptions of you.
What you always wanted to be
You may have your own ambitions, but they might not align with the expectations of those around you.
Wanted to be
You have your own desires and dreams.
Wanted to be just a man
Your ultimate goal is to live a simple, ordinary life.
Fulfilled but a little more free
You wish to achieve a sense of contentment and satisfaction in your life, while still being able to pursue your own passions and goals.
A little more free
You desire a greater sense of personal freedom and autonomy than you currently have.
You are, you are in a hotel
You have arrived at a hotel and are currently staying in it.
And in your room alone
You are by yourself in your hotel room.
Lying there, but not knowing where you're s'posed to be
You are uncertain about where you should be in your life, which is causing you anxiety and discomfort.
Be thinking of be-3s and Leslies going round
You are preoccupied with thoughts of technical equipment, such as keyboards and synthesizers.
And you know there are people
You are aware that there are individuals around you who have expectations of you.
That are going to be
These people will continue to have certain assumptions and expectations of you, regardless of how you feel about them.
Going to see what they say you are
These individuals will continue to view you in a certain way and hold you to certain standards, regardless of your own desires.
I only wanted to be just a man
You simply wish to live a simple, ordinary life and be content with who you are as an individual.
Fulfilled but a little more free
You still desire a sense of satisfaction and fulfillment in your life, while also having greater personal freedom and autonomy.
A little more free
You desire more personal freedom and independence than you currently have.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT WILLIAM LAMM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
James
on Oh, Thank You Great Spirit
Great song and a fitting tribute to Jimi from his friend and fan Terry Kath, I've all ways believed the song was kind of a prospective of the dead, coming to the realization that they have crossed over and or no longer burden by all of life's problem's and pain's and are now free from all, and now overcome with gratitude to the Great Spirit , Greater of the universe and of life , GOD, that he is now free to fly the heavenly sky's , but ether way death or just a good night's sleep, great song.