Cody has also had the privilege of performing with the legendary Earth Wind & Fire, as well as sharing the stage with such greats as Herbie Hancock, Michael McDonald, Kanye West, John Legend, Gloria Estefan, and many others as a part of the GRAMMY Foundation’s Starry Night Tribute Series. He also spent a part of his previous summer singing for Oprah’s Trip of a Lifetime, a chartered Mediterranean cruise vacation for Oprah and her entire staff.
As a singer-songwriter, he has been recording and releasing CD projects of his original songs for over 7 years, on which he sings and plays all instruments. He recently organized and produced three concerts to benefit a charity for African children, which featured his original music with arrangements for a 40-piece orchestra, and generated over $4000. His proactive attitude and do-it-yourself spirit has led to much of his success as an artist. Band arrangements and rehearsals, album artwork, website design—every element of Cody’s artistry is conceived and created by the artist himself, providing a unique and unprecedented window into the mind of the musician behind the work.
Flying
Cody Fry Lyrics
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I could've sworn I could fly
Straight up into the sky
Boy, I should have known
It was all just a lie
No one on earth can fly
Thought the things you said would turn out true
You said if I believed enough, that I would fly
Why didn't I?
Did faith let me down
Or did I not have enough?
That distinction is tough
Still, I thought your hands
Protected me from the fall
Did you mean that at all?
Thought the things you said would turn out true
Was it even you I listened to?
I thought if I believed enough, that I would fly
Air is rushing past, and I can barely see
Seems like this fall will be the death of me
In a second now, the ground will come to take me home
Suddenly, a peace that I cannot explain
Feels like the wind is running through my veins
Oh, and all that I can do is close my eyes as you lift me up
You lift me up
All that I know now is sky and cloud
Don't know when my feet last touched the ground
You said if I believed enough, I would fly
The song "Flying" by Cody Fry is a contemplative and introspective ballad that speaks of a loss of faith and trust in oneself and others. The lyrics describe the moment when the singer realizes that what she had believed in was just a lie, that she cannot fly, and that she's falling to the ground. She questions whether she ever really had faith in herself and in others and wonders whether her lack of faith is the reason she is falling. Despite her free-fall, the singer experiences a moment of peace, and in the end, she is lifted up and can see only the sky and clouds.
The chorus is a repetition of the phrase "Thought the things you said would turn out true; I thought if I believed enough, that I would fly," which emphasizes the theme of trust and faith. The lyrics suggest that this trust was misplaced and that she was betrayed. The verses describe the singer's experience falling to the ground, her lack of faith in herself and whoever she trusted, and then suddenly a peaceful moment where she can let go and let herself be lifted up.
The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, and the narrative could represent a range of feelings from the loss of a loved one to a realization that a dream will not come true. It could also be interpreted as a coming-of-age story where the singer is learning to cope with the realities of the world and the limitations of what she can do. Overall, "Flying" is a reflective solo with a captivating tune that will resonate with anyone who has ever struggled with trusting themselves and others.
Line by Line Meaning
Where did my wings go?
The singer is questioning what happened to their ability to soar.
I could've sworn I could fly
The singer believed they could fly at one point.
Straight up into the sky
The singer believed they could fly higher than anyone else.
Boy, I should have known
The artist realizes they were foolish to believe they could actually fly.
It was all just a lie
The idea of flying was not based in reality.
No one on earth can fly
The singer has come to the conclusion that it is impossible for humans to fly without the aid of machines.
Thought the things you said would turn out true
The singer believed someone who gave them false hope.
Guess that's what I get for trusting you
The artist now knows not to trust the person who made false promises.
You said if I believed enough, that I would fly
The person who gave false hope made claims that belief alone could lead to the artist flying.
Why didn't I?
The artist is questioning why they couldn't fly if belief alone was enough.
Did faith let me down
The singer is questioning whether their faith failed them.
Or did I not have enough?
The artist is considering whether their belief was not strong enough.
That distinction is tough
It is difficult to determine why the belief did not lead to flight.
Still, I thought your hands
The singer believed someone was guiding them.
Protected me from the fall
The singer believed this person could prevent them from crashing down.
Did you mean that at all?
The artist is questioning whether this person actually cared for them.
Was it even you I listened to?
The artist is unsure if they were truly listening to the right person.
Air is rushing past, and I can barely see
The singer is experiencing the sensation of falling fast.
Seems like this fall will be the death of me
The singer fears they will die from the fall.
In a second now, the ground will come to take me home
The artist knows the end is near and they will hit the ground soon.
Suddenly, a peace that I cannot explain
The artist experiences a sudden calmness that is hard to express.
Feels like the wind is running through my veins
The artist feels energized and alive during the moment.
Oh, and all that I can do is close my eyes as you lift me up
The singer attributes the feeling of being lifted to an unknown force.
You lift me up
The artist believes they are being lifted by a deity or supernatural power.
All that I know now is sky and cloud
The singer's surroundings have changed and they are no longer falling towards the ground.
Don't know when my feet last touched the ground
The singer is unsure when they stopped falling and were lifted up.
You said if I believed enough, I would fly
The singer believes that the unknown force that lifted them was the same entity that was previously spoken about.
Contributed by Cooper A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@saptarisiwi1607
"Flying"
Where did my wings go?
I could've sworn I could fly
Straight up into the sky
Boy, I should have known
It was all just a lie
No one on earth can fly
Thought the things you said would turn out true
Guess that's what I get for trusting you
You said if I believed enough, that I would fly
Why didn't I?
Did faith let me down
Or did I not have enough?
That distinction is tough
Still, I thought your hands
Protected me from the fall
Did you mean that at all?
Thought the things you said would turn out true
Was it even you I listened to?
I thought if I believed enough, that I would fly
Air is rushing past, and I can barely see
Seems like this fall will be the death of me
In a second now, the ground will come to take me home
Suddenly, a peace that I cannot explain
Feels like the wind is running through my veins
Oh, and all that I can do is close my eyes as you lift me up
You lift me up
All that I know now is sky and cloud
Don't know when my feet last touched the ground
You said if I believed enough, I would fly
@PeterHollens
This makes me cry everytime I listen. This video only added to that experience. Thanks for making music to inspire and lift us up and help us feel emotion. It is so needed in this numb digital world. Hollenfam are huge fans of yours Cody. 🙏❤️
@Cr4z33_YT
I am that guy too.
I can't easily cry and keep everything inside (I should not I know...), but thanks to songs like this I start crying like a fountain.
@vie4875
more people seriously need to find this song. the whole thing from the lyrics to the vocals are incredible
@benhallett1537
Not to mention the perfect natural beauty of this video.
@cheslavo
Yes yes yes this song is so underrated :(
@moufuzz2759
@@cheslavo low key wanna keep it that way
It’s our thing kinda thing
@jonathanconnor7920
I spent a few hours trying to find this song the other night. I hadn't heard it in a long time and for some reason couldn't remember the name or the artist.
A few minutes ago I just typed in 'Fly', and there is was, the first thing that popped up. I made sure to save it to my list this time.
@poopybird5630
I just found this song and I love it!
@itsholiana3957
Never knew I'd cry over a plane taking off
@bryanlimjinghng9274
I think it's more emotional when connected with other scenarios in life... Yes, I'm speaking from a teen-living-away-from-parents pov