Flying Solo
Chris Brown Lyrics


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Departure time 7:30
I'm packed and ready to go
First class ticket out of here
I think it's time
To put it back in gear
No more stand by
I'm trying to stear clear
Turbulence got me nervous
I should have never flown
Scared when you fly alone again
You know the atmosphere wasn't perfect
I'm thinking to myself,
Was it worth it?

(Bridge)
Layover's almost over,
I can see clearly,
No more stormy weather
Exit row
Don't pull on the lever, lever
This gon' be my final destination
No more sittin' around having my time wasted
You say its now or never
I pick never, we can be together
So calm down
No more red-eyed late nights
I'm one way, no more connected flights, when...

(Chorus)
When we started I know this relationship was unhealthy
You broke the code
Never thought that you would stoop so low (low)
You got me flyin' solo
Now you cryin' talkin' 'bout you can't live without me, yeah
My heart is sold
Should've never ever let me go
you got me flyin' solo
Solo solo solo
Solo solo solo
Solo solo solo
You've got me flying (you've got me flying)
Solo solo solo
Solo solo solo
Solo solo solo
You've got me flying
You've got me flying solo

Touchin' down 11:30
I'm rushing through the doors
I'm in a good place now
I can't find my baggage
And I don't even want it back
And I don't want to have it no more

I don't need to carry on
It's gonna weigh me down
You didn't think that I would find out
Whether or not who was wrong or right
I can't talk now,
I gotta catch another flight

(Bridge)
Layover's almost over,
I can see clearly,
No more stormy weather
Exit row
Don't pull on the lever, lever
This gon' be my final destination
No more sittin' around having my time wasted
You say its now or never
I pick never, we can be together
So calm down
No more red-eyed late nights
I'm one way, no more connected flights, when...

(Chorus)
When it started out, no this relationship was unhealthy
You broke the code
Never thought that you would stoop so low (low)
You got me flyin' solo
Now you cryin' talkin' 'bout you can't live without me, yeah
My heart is sold
Should've never ever let me go
And now you flyin' solo
Solo solo solo
Solo solo solo
Solo solo solo
You’ve got me flying (you’ve got me flying)
Solo solo solo
Solo solo solo
Solo solo solo
You've got me flying
You've got me flying solo

Thought I was scared to fly without you here
Now you can't get under my skin
Like you did before, why?
I was so reluctant to walk out on us
So now I'm taking back my life
Good-bye, yeah, yeah

(Chorus)
When it started out, no this relationship was unhealthy
You broke the code
Never thought that you would stoop so low
You've got me flyin' solo
Now you cryin' talkin' 'bout you can't live without me, yeah
My heart is sold
Should've never ever let me go
You've got me flyin' solo
Solo solo solo
Solo solo solo
Solo solo solo
You've got me flying (you've got me flying)
Solo solo solo
Solo solo solo
Solo solo solo




You've got me flying
You've got me flying solo

Overall Meaning

In Chris Brown's song Flying Solo, he sings about leaving a toxic and unhealthy relationship behind and moving on with his life. The song starts with Brown packing and getting ready to leave, ready to put his life back on track. He knows that he has to steer clear of the person who had been holding him back. Brown compares his journey to that of a plane's takeoff, mentioning the time of departure and turbulence. He admits that flying alone makes him nervous and questions if it's all worth it.


As he approaches his destination, he feels liberated and free from the burdens of the past relationship. Brown realizes that he doesn't need to carry on the baggage of that relationship and that he's better off without it. He mentions having to catch another flight, indicating that he's moving on with his life and that this is just the beginning of his journey.


The chorus of the song talks about the toxic relationship and how the other person broke the code, leaving Chris to fly solo. The other person cries, realizing that they can't live without Chris, but it's too late, as Chris has his heart sold to someone else. The song ends with Brown saying goodbye to his past and taking control of his life.


Line by Line Meaning

Departure time 7:30
I am leaving this toxic relationship at the time I have always planned.


I'm packed and ready to go
I'm all set for a new beginning, without you.


First class ticket out of here
I'm taking the high road and will not settle for anything less than the best.


I think it's time
I'm ready to move on from this broken relationship.


To put it back in gear
I'm taking control of my life and moving forward with a new perspective.


No more stand by
I am no longer waiting for you to make up your mind or trying to accommodate for your decisions.


I'm trying to steer clear
I'm avoiding any further negative experiences with you and moving on to a happier future.


Turbulence got me nervous
The past struggles and challenges we faced in our relationship have made me apprehensive of trying again.


I should have never flown
I regret ever getting involved in this unhealthy relationship.


Scared when you fly alone again
I'm afraid of being alone again, but it's better than being in a toxic relationship with you.


You know the atmosphere wasn't perfect
Our relationship was not what I wanted it to be.


I'm thinking to myself, Was it worth it?
I'm reflecting on our relationship and wondering if it was worth all the pain and heartache.


Layover's almost over, I can see clearly
I'm starting to see things more clearly and am almost ready to move on fully.


No more stormy weather
I'm leaving behind the negative experiences of our relationship.


Exit row, Don't pull on the lever, lever
I'm in a good place now and don't want to risk going back to where I was.


This gon' be my final destination
I am moving on and will never look back.


No more sittin' around having my time wasted
I am taking control of my life and not letting anyone waste my time anymore.


You say its now or never, I pick never, we can be together
I am choosing to move on and not give you another chance to hurt me.


So calm down
I am trying to avoid any further drama with you.


No more red-eyed late nights
I am no longer staying up all night worrying about our relationship.


I'm one way, no more connected flights, when...
I am moving in one direction and not looking back, no matter what.


When we started I know this relationship was unhealthy
I knew from the beginning that our relationship was not good for me.


You broke the code
You violated our trust and broke the promises we made to each other.


Never thought that you would stoop so low
I never imagined that you would treat me so poorly and hurt me so much.


You got me flying solo
Your actions have caused me to leave the relationship and move on by myself.


Now you cryin' talkin' 'bout you can't live without me, yeah
You are regretting your actions and trying to get me back, but it's too late.


My heart is sold
I have moved on and will never allow you to hurt me like that again.


Should've never ever let me go
You regret letting me go, but it's too late to fix things now.


Touchin' down 11:30
I am starting my new life and am ready for whatever comes my way.


I'm rushing through the doors
I'm excited to start this new chapter of my life and am ready to move forward.


I'm in a good place now
I have moved on from our relationship and am happy with where I am now.


I can't find my baggage
I am leaving behind the past and not bringing any emotional baggage with me.


And I don't even want it back
I am not interested in dwelling on the past or trying to fix the relationship.


I don't need to carry on
I am ready to move on and start over without any emotional weight holding me back.


It's gonna weigh me down
Holding onto the past and trying to fix broken relationships will only hinder me in the long run.


You didn't think that I would find out
You thought you could hide your behavior and actions from me, but I found out the truth.


Whether or not who was wrong or right
It doesn't matter who was right or wrong, our relationship was not healthy or productive.


I can't talk now, I gotta catch another flight
I'm moving on and don't have time to waste trying to fix something that can't be fixed.


Thought I was scared to fly without you here
I was hesitant to move on from our relationship, but now I am confident in my decision.


Now you can't get under my skin
I am no longer emotionally invested in our relationship and your words and actions don't affect me like they used to.


Like you did before, why?
I am confused as to why I ever let you have that kind of emotional control over me.


I was so reluctant to walk out on us
Leaving you and our relationship was a hard decision for me to make, but it was the right one.


So now I'm taking back my life
I am done letting your actions and behavior control me, and am ready to take control of my own life.


Good-bye, yeah, yeah
I'm saying goodbye to our relationship and am ready to move on to a better future.




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@maikeschweikle8857

2020 and this Song is still Not available on Spotify

@FloraFarid

Ikn i just looked😖

@realskeezy3601

switch to apple music they have it

@stillintodreams

2021 and still

@al-aminbashir1017

@@realskeezy3601 no they don’t

@aliceylan8470

2022 🤷🏻‍♂️

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@makani86

2008 was such a vibe for Chris Brown. Life was so simple then. Now, formerly married, 2 kids, and this song makes so much sense, had a messed up divorce that I swear still hurts me today. This song hits my soul deep

@joseph.mflores

2019 and still rocking this. How come it's not in spotify? #underrated

@thehairdream1107

Agreed

@honddaf4766

It's leaked song

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